Patience
Do you have what it takes?
Being patient, even in the
fast pace world we live in,
is indeed a virtue that we
all need to practice more
in every aspect of our life.
Patience is not a relative to the words
lethargic or procrastination.
Instead it means giving your well thought
out plan a chance to materialize and
work its magic, rather than throw the
towel in at the first sign of difficulty or
adversity.
What can you
do to learn
patience???
1.
Study Yourself
Study what triggers
your impatience.
Notice what happens
just before you're
ready to blow.
Notice how impatience feels.
Identify your own feelings of
annoyance or irritation. Find a
way to counteract your
feelings. For example, breathe
slowly or tell yourself, "I have
plenty of time."
Discover ways to slow
yourself down.
Patience comes with a
much slower, even
pace.
2.
Harness
Patience
Laugh at the situation.
Find the humor in
what is often a
ridiculous situation.
Think about all you have
accomplished when you
are feeling overwhelmed.
Don't focus merely on what
remains to be done.
Ask for help.
Count to ten.
If that doesn't work,
count to 100.
Put a pebble in your pocket.
When you find yourself getting
anxious, move the pebble to
the other pocket. Continue
moving it from one to the
other to interrupt the cycle of
your anxiety.
Take daydream trips.
When you must wait,
visualize the most
peaceful place you can.
See and feel yourself
there.
Take a moment to notice
three breaths at a stoplight
or when the phone rings.
Notice how your breath
comes and goes without
trying to change it.
Reduce or swear off
caffeine. Caffeine is a
stimulant that can make
us nervous, edgy, and
jittery.
Get a
Hobby:
Fishing, chess,
gardening,
collecting,
dancing…
What activities can
you think of that
will teach you
patience?