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As these weekly posts are published – currently on the Junto’s Emotion Wheel. Our intention is one of self -improvement. Therefore, as we go through each subsequent week. We touch upon lighter emotional experiences than the previous week.

We feel the need to remind everyone of this intention at this time. As we are currently on the darker emotions and our posts may otherwise be perceived as gloomy subjects.

It is also worthy to remind all that we are not our emotions, they are just a state we are experiencing or passing through at the time. This or similar wording has and will be repeated from time to time.

This week’s discussion is on: Exasperated – Agitated, Frustrated.

The Britannica Dictionary states: –

Exasperated: to make (someone) very angry or annoyed.

Agitated: to disturb, excite, or anger (someone).

Frustrated: very angry, discouraged, or upset because of being unable to do or complete something.

Let us break this down and see if we can improve our situation, by asking ourselves the following: –
Why exactly are we feeling this way now?
What or who has got us worked up into such a state?
What was it we wanted to do or complete?
Is it possible that we may do or complete the thing we wanted at a later stage?

Breaking down our current situation through answering those questions is two-fold:
We begin to rationalise our situation.
Which in turn aides us – through the answers – towards a resolve. As we work our way through logically.

If you cannot move past those questions right away. I would suggest starting off with a moment or two of:

Bringing awareness to our breathing.
When we are passing through such states, our breathing may become shallow. To gain some control of the situation, be aware of how you are currently breathing. If it is shallow, then:

Begin to breath in full deep breaths – through the nose if possible. Then when you breath out – through the mouth, just let it go. After a short while, you should begin to feel a little better.

Alternatively. You may wish to use Tapping on the Meridian Points at this time – or even a combination of the two.
For instructions on how to use Tapping. Please visit my blog post entitled: “Emotional Freedom Technique” (EFT) 6/14. Just change the wording to suit your particular situation.

Then when you feel ready, work through those questions.

Thank you for reading.

Next week, we’re discussing: Irritable – Annoyed – Aggravated.