How to Release Frustration

Everyone experiences feelings of frustration at times, and it is difficult to know how to productively release the feelings of anger and tension that so often accompany your frustration. The following steps will help you to release these negative feelings so that you can let go of whatever it was that was frustrating you and move on.

Instructions

• 1

  Take a mental break to clear your mind and forget about whatever it was that was frustrating you for a moment.

• 2

  Exercise to release your frustration. Take a jog, ride your bike, hit the gym, do some push-ups, take a dance or yoga class or take a walk to physically release the tension you've been feeling.

• 3

  Allow yourself to cry it out if you need to. Sometimes having a good cry is just what you need to let out your frustrations and get back to work.

• 4

  Write about whatever is frustrating you in a journal, on your computer or even on a scrap piece of paper. Letting it all out on paper can help to clear your mind so that you can start to work through the problem that is causing you frustration.

• 5

  Do something enjoyable and relaxing that will calm you down. Go see a movie, listen to music, draw or paint, meditate or pray.

• 6

  Vent to a close friend, family member or counselor. Talk about your frustrations openly so that you can let them go and move on.

• 7

  Continue to work toward your goals, even if they are the source of your frustration. Use your frustration as fuel to work even harder to overcome obstacles and achieve these goals.