One of the things that stands out when dealing with unemployment is frustration. There is frustration with the system from understanding the unemployment system to waiting for responses on status. There is also the frustration of trying to find a new job or begininning a new career.  Are you feeling frustrated? Do you feel down or depressed? Frustrations in life can cause you to be in a bad mood. But science shows what you can do to keep frustration from negatively impacting your mood.