The Blessings Of Irritations.
NOTE:
This
is a Guest Post used with permission from Gloria
Thomas Anderson, LMSW at http://www.hearttones.com.
This
is a Guest Post used with permission from Gloria
Thomas Anderson, LMSW at http://www.hearttones.com.
Has
anyone or anything irritated you recently? It seems no matter how
determined you are to keep calm, cool and collected, something
happens to ruffle your feathers.
anyone or anything irritated you recently? It seems no matter how
determined you are to keep calm, cool and collected, something
happens to ruffle your feathers.
A nagging spouse, a
whining child, an unrealistic boss, an impolite clerk, or somebody
tailgating you when you drive—all can trigger that emotion called
irritation. These kinds of annoyances can get under your skin
sometimes and cause a joyous occasion to become an upsetting
one.
Many times these irritations are more prominent
around the holidays. That is the time where we interface with people
who are not necessarily “our cup of tea”. How do you deal with
these vexations of the soul?
I have found some practical
and somewhat lighthearted ways to help ease the stress in these
moments of aggravation. Here are a few suggestions:
-
Take
a deep breath and smile as you exhale—this is healthier for you in
the long run.
-
Scream—but
wait until you are alone and nobody can hear you.
-
Laugh—Laughter
is like medicine for the soul and takes away the sting of anger.
-
Close
your eyes—daydream about what you would really rather be doing.
-
Have
a good cry when you get alone—crying is cleansing and can make you
feel better if nothing else.
Of
course, there are many other possible alternatives to dealing with
irritations—some of which result in more distress. Just remember
that when we become really annoyed by other people, irritations can
serve as reminders that we still have the precious gift of
life.
course, there are many other possible alternatives to dealing with
irritations—some of which result in more distress. Just remember
that when we become really annoyed by other people, irritations can
serve as reminders that we still have the precious gift of
life.
Blessings to you,
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