Rejection, failure, self-doubt, loss, boredom, anger, frustration — these feelings are a normal part of life.

It’s easy to want to push them away or distract ourselves… but here’s what the research tells us:

Developing distress tolerance — the ability to sit with uncomfortable emotions and shift toward a helpful response — leads to better learning, greater success, and deeper wellbeing.

It’s not about ignoring the tough stuff, it’s about navigating it with awareness so we can grow through it.