When life throws us curveballs, we need to set aside our discouragement so we can think through our next course of action. Improvise, adapt, overcome!
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Adults with low frustration tolerance find it difficult to cope with everyday irritations, and they often lash out at others, compromising their relationships. There are many techniques for increasing your patience which can be learned at any age.
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When it comes to our interactions with others, much as we’d rather believe our frustrations are all their fault, there’s a lot of work to do on our side as well. We sometimes forget to use the emotional tools we already have at our disposal.
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Shame can cause us to inaccurately assess our skills, making us feel like imposters. When we learn to embrace all the parts of our personalities, including those that make us feel uncomfortable, we can feel whole and real again.
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You can use your imagination to anticipate what your future self will need. A technique called future self journaling can help make your hopes and dreams come true.
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Passion projects are the ones that excite us, and the energy we get from them sustains us throughout the process so we’re able to complete them.
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There are many ways to deal with challenging life situations. One way is to look for microjoys that can lift our moods by taking us back to fun moments from our past.
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In our frustration with others, it's easy to assume that they are the cause of our relationship conflicts. But conflict can resolve spontaneously when we take the time to ask questions and understand fully why other people are doing what they’re doing.
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It can be hard to set limits on the behavior of others, even when it is adversely affecting us. Direct communication, with appropriate boundaries, can not only improve relationships, it can sometimes save them.
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Often we give up on projects when we get stuck and can’t figure out what the next step is. Setting aside our embarrassment and asking for help is the surest way to bring a project to completion.
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Caregivers in the “sandwich generation” can easily become overwhelmed with their responsibilities. Many are unaware of the numerous sources of help and support available. It’s important for caregivers to take care of themselves, too.
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The new year offers a wonderful time for reflection. As we get older, it’s easy to get set in our ways. But if we can find the courage we had when we were little children, we can embrace new roles and begin exciting new adventures at any age.
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