I have a coworker whose job performance constantly frustrates me (because it directly affects me) and working with him is sometimes a source of anger for me. Going for a run and then calmly explaining what needs to be changed or making some workarounds myself resolves it just fine.

Staying in work related field - sometimes I find myself in an impossible position, because something has changed within the client company. Usually a change in management and shifted expectations and because of that we are not aligned anymore. Walking away is not usually an option, because I am bound by some contract. Clearing my head in the nature helps with shifting my priorities, accepting the changes and reorienting.

The third kind are mostly interpersonal problems. There is almost always something to do about it, but I don’t want to face the consequences, sometimes worry if the aftermath wouldn’t be worse than the problem in the first place.

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Sounds like you know yourself pretty good.

Curious on that third one. What are some consequences you don't want to face?

Like… divorce?

What's the aftermath that most worries you?

...would be worse? that is...

Exactly. Would it or wouldn’t it?

Maybe taking a time apart can help clarify?

It’s more complicated than that, but that’s not for a public square. But thank you for your interest, though.