When You Are Frustrated In Your Life

First, when you are frustrated in your life, what do you do?

 

Even little things that happen can cause us to become frustrated.

I’m experiencing some frustrations as I’m writing this.

For instance, being aware of being frustrated is a good place to start.

 

Then using the tools I talk about and have taught, help.

 

As a result of my dad, back in Ohio, having his lung collapse this week, and I’m in Minnesota, I’ve found myself frustrated.

 

Furthermore, as a former nurse, I do keep up to date with his medical history and his My Charts.

Only not being there right now, is hard for me. I’m flying next week to be there for Christmas.

Fortunately, I have my sister and brother there with him. I also just spoke to his nurse that’s taking care of him today.

I’m taking deeper breaths and feeling less frustrated after calling her.

 

One thing I know about myself, I have a challenge with being patient.

I am a great advocate for people I love and care about, medically.

When I can be proactive, such as calling Dad’s nurse today, some of my frustrations become less.

 

When life’s frustrations come my way, I of course feel all of my human emotions. Irritated, upset, impatient etc.

 

Then I look at a solution of what I can do to change around my emotions from that right side of the Emotional Scale that holds lower vibrations, to move over to the left side of the Emotional Scale.  The left side has the higher vibrations.

 

I’ll include the Emotional Scale at the bottom of this article.

Pay attention to number 10. Toward the top of the right side.

That is where I’ve been at. Frustrated, irritated and impatient.

You see, these emotions don’t serve you or me very well if we stay within them very long.

 

Additionally, I know as I take time to do a meditation, I will release these feelings that aren’t serving me.

As I have told you, I love doing a guided meditation or listening to relaxing music on my iPhone.

Not only do I feel back in balance afterward, I have more energy to move forward with my day.

 

Lastly, I just received a phone call from the pulmonary nurse with the group my dad sees.

His last two chest X-rays showed the tiny hole in his lung is healed and they will remove his chest tube soon.

He will be discharged if another chest X-ray, two hours after, is still good.

 

Ok so my frustrated feeling has lifted! Hurray!

I’m counting my blessings and I have found appreciation.

With love and appreciation,

Connie

PS. Below is the Emotional Scale I love so much: