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So, in the last couple months,
I've had a few friends lose their jobs, and a common emotion has been frustration.
One friend in particular recently shared with me her deep frustration after being laid off.
She had just mustered the courage to leave a past job that drained her energy and enthusiasm.
And after months of searching and finally landing a new role that felt like the perfect fit,
she was laid off.
What followed was a wave of anger, disappointment, and disbelief.
She found herself caught in a painful loop.
replaying the unfairness and questioning the purpose behind all her efforts she had poured into this next chapter.
Frustration arises when there's a gap between what we had hoped for and what actually happened.
It's not just annoyance.
It's a signal and a powerful emotion indicating that something important to us is blocked,
delayed, or taken away.
After job loss, frustration usually arises from feelings of injustice,
powerlessness, loss of control, and unfilled expectations and dreams.
Understanding where your frustration is coming from can help you address it constructively rather than becoming consumed by it.
I remember there was a time in my own life when I was experiencing deep frustration when a project I had invested in fell apart unexpectedly.
I was working on a wellness workshop series that I had dedicated countless hours,
heart, and creativity convinced it would succeed.