How does it feel when someone says to you, “I’m here for you,” or they say “good job” or “you got this”? Think about how positive encouragement can change how we parent ADHD kids or talk to ourselves through daily stumbles.

relationship with frustration

The Pareto principle was developed by Pareto, observing that 20% of the pea pods in his garden led to 80% of his peas. This can help you develop a relationship with frustration. Focus on planting seeds and expect that 20% of your efforts will pay off.

Use flexible thinking to solve problems rather than use substances to manage the mood caused by those problems.

flexible thinking problems

Slow down and focus on your breath. Imagine yourself on a balcony observing yourself. As you imagine viewing yourself about to begin a self-defeating habit, what would you like to say to yourself?

Balcony

If you are frustrated with the time it takes to make changes in your life, tell yourself, “This will take time; I can improve in a slow and easy way.”

This will take time

If you are frustrated with the time it takes to make changes in your life, tell yourself, this will take time. I can improve in a slow and easy way.

relationship with frustration

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