I think it’s a general sense of discomfort. Even the positive feelings that come from accomplishing a goal can lead to some emotional disruption. For example, when I get hyper-focused on a project, I end up staying up late and not getting as much sleep as I should, which can become uncomfortable over time. There’s that excitement of finishing, that high when it’s done, but then there’s also the low of knowing I need to start another project and go through the whole cycle again.
Another stimulating post, Sheril. You clearly explain why "frustration is the crucible in which skill and resilience are forged" - a very expressive and apt conclusion. Thank you.
The human mind is always making predictions, I guess the emotional experience of frustration is the data we need to get better at calibrating our predictions to reality. The more we expose ourselves to frustration, the better our data models for making predictions.
I think it’s a general sense of discomfort. Even the positive feelings that come from accomplishing a goal can lead to some emotional disruption. For example, when I get hyper-focused on a project, I end up staying up late and not getting as much sleep as I should, which can become uncomfortable over time. There’s that excitement of finishing, that high when it’s done, but then there’s also the low of knowing I need to start another project and go through the whole cycle again.
Another stimulating post, Sheril. You clearly explain why "frustration is the crucible in which skill and resilience are forged" - a very expressive and apt conclusion. Thank you.
Thank you Don! And happy new year! Let's catch up in a couple of weeks.
The human mind is always making predictions, I guess the emotional experience of frustration is the data we need to get better at calibrating our predictions to reality. The more we expose ourselves to frustration, the better our data models for making predictions.
Prediction is an interesting angle especially in the context of reframing. Glad you like it John!