Frustration getting in the way of your peace of mind?
Lauren Halberstadt 
You never want to regret what you do out of frustration. So instead, use that frustration for good, a catalyst for change, and get (more) creative.
Frustration getting in the way of your peace of mind?
There are many a source of frustration in daily life, but it's what we do with this frustration that's important.
We never want to regret what we do out of frustration.
Believe it or not, frustration can actually be used for good.
When I am feeling particularly frustrated, I recognise it.
I own it.
And I use it as a catalyst for change.
I take steps to deal with it - I get creative!
You see, it's a double edged sword - life and its busyness gets in the way and makes my regular creative practice irregular. But it's also because of that irregular creative practice that my frustration has built up in the first place!
And so, when this happens, it's time to be more proactive in setting aside just 5 to 10 minutes daily to be creative.
That's all it takes.
And by creative, I DON'T mean I try to create a masterpiece.
Instead I doodle and I collage.
Both of these creative tools are SO good for influencing how I process my emotions. The meditative state they give, helps me feel lighter and more positive. And this helps me connect with, and understand, the world around me better.
BUT, stress management does not come overnight.
With REGULAR creative practice, stress management becomes second nature and I can then go on to fully enjoy life.
Emotional resilience is essential for maintaining mental health.
And your creative spirit can significantly boost your self-esteem and help you work through your problems, relieve tension and overcome daily stressors.
LOOKING FOR IDEAS TO DOODLE/COLLAGE?
If you're looking for ideas to doodle or collage, how about bringing more calm into your world by collaging this sunflower ⬇️ .
The creative process is deliberately simple.
It uses the satisfying sensory feedback of tearing paper, and the therapeutic repetition of sponging watercolour for the background.
MY FREE ART JOURNALING TUTORIALS SHOW YOU HOW TO CREATE IT
I keep all my art journaling ideas in one place on my website. These how-to video tutorials show you exactly how to create everything, including the sunflower featured above, and the layout below.
Find my FREE art journaling resources here.
I use the hummingbird artwork I created with my students to showcase in this art journaling tutorial. But because of the many design tips and tricks I give, I make it super easy for you to journal with ANY of your own artwork.
FURTHER CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES IN MY CLASSES
And if you're looking for even more creative opportunities as an emotional outlet, I invite you to one of my classes.
I offer them online to the world. More info is here.
Or if you live on the Gold Coast, Australia, my creative community gets to share in all my journaling resources, with much chatter and laughter along the way. Find out more here.