Exploring The Art Of Patience

 Patience is a skill that many of us could learn how to master. We may get short with our kids, have some road rage, or struggle with other issues that make us stamp our feet or get frustrated over the little things. Learning the art of patience can facilitate more success, healthier relationships with others and yourself, improve well-being, and much more.

 The Dictionary defines patience as, “the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset. 

 What is Patience?

First, we need to take a closer look at patience and what it means. Patience is a state that occurs between an experience that you have and your reaction. Whether you want to be patient with yourself, with those around you, or with life, patience always seems to be how you deal with obstacles or delays in life.

Those with patience will find that they can let go of some of the things that occur to them that are outside their control. This can be hard for some people to do. But when you are successful, it can help you to live a happier life because you have less frustration, anxiety, and stress. Patience is about letting go of control and allowing things to unfold in their own time. Impatience brings with it a multitude of negative emotions and triggers unhealthy biological reactions that more times than not, don't end up well.

 "One minute of patience, ten years of peace" - Greek Proverb

 How to Become More Patient :

Now it is time to look at some of the steps that you need to take to be more patient in your daily life. Some of the best steps to help with this include:

1. Practice mindfulness: Being present in the moment can help us to not get caught up in negative thoughts about the past or future. By focusing on the present, we can let go of stress and frustration and be more patient.

2. Take deep breaths: When we feel ourselves getting worked up, taking a few deep breaths can help us to calm down and gain perspective.

3. Set realistic expectations: Sometimes our lack of patience stems from unrealistic expectations. By setting realistic goals and expectations for ourselves and others, we can avoid disappointment and frustration.

4. Practice gratitude: Focusing on the things we are thankful for can help us to put our problems in perspective and be more patient. When you show more gratitude in your daily life, you will be happier and won’t have impatience take over your life any longer.

5. Take breaks: Taking breaks can help us to recharge and come back to a task with a fresh perspective, making it easier to be patient.

6. Try to see things from others' perspectives: Understanding where someone else is coming from can help us to be more patient and empathetic towards them.

7. Figure out what makes you impatient: You need to learn more about your triggers and what makes you impatient overall. When you learn what these triggers are, you will be able to avoid them or find methods to better deal with those things.

8. Set short-term goals: Setting goals and celebrating your achievements will give you something amazing to look forward to and can help you enjoy the process.

9. Stop/Hold/ Wait: When you make yourself stop, hold, take a breath, and wait whilst you think through something, you will find that it is easier to learn patience. This can be hard but it’s good for helping you slow down.

 Being patient is a skill that takes time. While it would be nice to wake up one day and have a ton of patience, this isn’t how things work. By following some of these tips, you can add more patience to your life, along with more peace and happiness.

 What are the Benefits of Patience?

 Several benefits come with having more patience during our lives according to Medium.com. Some of these benefits include:

 -You avoid health issues: Having patience can put us at a lower risk of heart conditions, anxiety, and depression. The reason being is that we feel less stressed when we are more patient.

- You make better decisions: You won’t rush into something because you are worried about it taking too long. You can slow down and make a smart decision.

- It is easier to be happy: Patience allows us to feel happier. When we have less stress and anxiety, we can feel more tranquil and better overall.

-Life is easier: Your life becomes easier if you can reduce stress and just be patient.

Everyone can work on their patience, bringing in more and helping them feel less stressed and happier. Finding the right tips to add to your life to have more patience is the key to making that happen.

Remember, developing patience takes time and practice. By incorporating these tips into our daily lives, we can work on becoming more patient individuals.