FRIDAY MOTIVATOR - Frustration Transformed

[joeyjoe]

Posted: 1/21/05 at 8:37am

for redhot...

In its raw form, frustration can be painful, negative and even destructive. However, frustration also has a positive side.

There is an enormous amount of energy in frustration. There is the potential for powerful and meaningful motivation in your frustration.

The key to successfully dealing with frustration is not to avoid it or to fight it or to let it overwhelm you. The best thing to do with frustration is to turn it into positive motivation.

The more intensely you feel frustration, the more motivated you can be to make positive changes to the situation. When you feel frustrated, stop for a moment and calmly consider your circumstances.

Instead of thinking of a thousand different ways to complain or to feel sorry for yourself, think of one way in which you can take a step forward. Then do it, and suddenly the frustration is transformed into something beneficial.

Frustration is powerful, but it doesn't have to get you down. Aim that power in a positive direction and it can take you far.

[judy_in_disguise]

Posted: 1/21/05 at 8:47am

you wouldn't believe how much I needed to hear this!

[joeyjoe]

Posted: 1/21/05 at 9:02am

there are many people who need to hear this... i'm glad it made a difference, Judy!

[Broadwayboobs]

Posted: 1/21/05 at 9:04am

This is a frustrating day so thanks for that jj.

[joeyjoe]

Posted: 1/21/05 at 9:36am

awww, Boobies, you're quite welcome!!!

[redhotinnyc2]

Posted: 1/21/05 at 9:58am

it sure was good for me to hear

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 1/21/05 at 10:25am

I'm frustrated - last night I met the woman I know I'm destined to marry, and made a total fool of myself. I'll probably never see her again... how do I turn that into positive motivation, Mr. Motivation Man?

[joeyjoe]

Posted: 1/21/05 at 10:45am

ah, yes, Maureen McGovern... ponder this...


Friday is a doorbell. Each visit begins with the same tone.

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 1/21/05 at 10:54am

Maureen McGovern rings all my bells with her incredible vocal tone.

sorry. one track mind today.

[joeyjoe]

Posted: 1/21/05 at 11:16am

ah, rath, there's got to be a morning after...

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 1/21/05 at 11:19am

*sobs*

[spiderdj82]

Posted: 1/21/05 at 8:08pm

LOVE Maureen McGovern......Ok, back on topic-- thanks Joey for this