Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement 3769: Are You Frustrated, Anxious or Angry? Listen Inside, You May Be Tripping! By Ingrid Y. Helander
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Oct 12, 2025 Ingrid Y. Helander delves into the roots of frustration, anxiety, and anger, suggesting that these feelings often stem from hidden parts of ourselves. She introduces mindful techniques, combining Internal Family Systems and journaling, to identify and address these inner triggers. By practicing deep listening and self-compassion, we can transform emotional roadblocks into clarity and healthier relationships. Her insights highlight the importance of having an outside perspective and how self-healing can enhance our connections with others.
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Feelings Hide A Story Under The Story
- Frustration, anxiety, and anger often hide a deeper story under our immediate reaction.
- Having another person's curious, wise perspective helps reveal the unseen parts causing the upset.
Clients Often Apologize For Their Pain
- Ingrid describes clients apologizing for sharing frustrations, thinking their problems are small.
- She finds listening to clients' struggles invigorating rather than tiring and honors their stories.
Pause, Breathe, And Don't React
- Notice and name that you're feeling bad, then breathe and accept it as information.
- Slow down and avoid reacting in the outside world based on the immediate thoughts and feelings.