#MindfulMonday - Dealing with Frustrations and Problems in a More Mindful Way...

The ideal time to be mindful is when you’re encountering a problem or feeling frustrated. But this is usually the hardest time to be mindful for you may be feeling a lot of emotions all at once.

You may want to blow up and let everything out but that could be more harmful then helpful. Instead, try to deal with your frustrations and problems by staying mindful.

Here’s 4 tips for doing that…

1. Start with awareness.
   Often, we want our emotions to be heard, so start by acknowledging how you feel. Try saying something simple to yourself like, “I’m angry that (person) did (action)”. Take a few deep breaths. Acknowledge other emotions you feel bubbling to the surface like overwhelm, anger, sadness, jealousy, etc.
2. Analyze your emotions.
   Where are these emotions coming from? Are they linked to something that happened recently? It’s important to pause and ask yourself if your emotions are in proportion to what happened. Sometimes, we react to a minor incident because we’re not acknowledging a problem in another area.
3. Think it through.
   When your frustration or problem has to do with someone else, think about it carefully before you decide to confront them. Could it be that you’ve been projecting your emotions onto someone else? Can you explain how they feel? Are you willing to step in their shoes for just a moment to look at this situation from their perspective?
4. Look for alternatives.
   Sometimes, a frustration or problem comes along that can be handled easily. Ask yourself if you can change the situation. Ask yourself what your choices are and which one is the best response.
5. Reach out for feedback.
   Reach out to a group or community that you’re part of. Your group can give you the benefit of several different perspectives and it can be helpful to know that you’re not the only one dealing with these problems. Or if you have a coach or mentor reach out to them.

Don’t berate yourself if you don’t handle every frustration or problem mindfully. Instead, acknowledge that you could have dealt with the situation differently and move on. Mindful living isn’t about getting it right every time or being perfect. It’s about living in this moment.

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