We always prefer to avoid frustration — or do we? There are many puzzles, games, and sports challenges that are deliberately packed full of obstacles, and we enjoy them all the more. What are some "frustrating" forms of recreation that you enjoy? And what's the difference that makes some experiences aggravations and others entertainment?
Apparently, I am really serious about avoiding frustration. No seriously. I am having a hard time thinking of any of those "puzzles, games and sports challenges" that I actively enjoy. Perhaps its simply that I Sports of choice? Solitary, things I'm good at, smooth. Swimming, biking, running (but not too far), skiing (no moguls, thank you very much....) I don't like games; though I'll play them now, especially at my son's behest, I wouldn't choose a competitive game on my own accord. Video games, puzzles, logic games, brain teasers-- all well and good as long as there's no penalty for just "taking a break" when frustration kicks in.Being around other people? Lovely as long as they all agree with me and don't frustrate me with banality or offensive comments... I prefer to stick to activities, conversations, jobs, hobbies that come easily to me, smooth sailing, obstacle free, firmly in my own control.
That's the secret to it all, isn't it? Turns out maybe I'm not an introverted perfectionist after all..
I just have frustration-phobia.
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