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Honestly, my therapist told me my 'venting' was just complaining and it stung
She said to try writing down one small action I could take instead, so now I keep a notebook by my bed. Has anyone else had feedback that totally shifted how you handle frustration?
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elizabeth9001mo ago
What if you tried that puzzle method for your own written notes too?
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grant.nina1mo ago
That puzzle idea sounds like it could really work for notes. My friend color codes her to-do list by how much brain power each task needs. Makes you wonder if we all just need our own weird systems, right?
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My old boss called my venting "problem broadcasting" and it changed everything. Now I try to text a friend one possible fix before I even start complaining. It turns the frustration into a tiny puzzle to solve.
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