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Patience is one of the most valuable tools that we have at our disposal. But patience is a skill that we need to continually cultivate. If you need to work on being more patient, work on cultivating it with these ideas:
Patience is not simply the ability to wait – it’s how we behave while we’re waiting.” – Joyce Meyer
you react to the situation at hand by shifting your perception; try to look at the bigger picture. It’s only a bump in time, not a forever.
4. Be aware of your surroundings
There may be a person in need of assistance 1. Let go of the gas and slow down nearby. You can practice patience by taking the When you catch yourself speeding through life, time to stop and hold a door open for another take action and slow down. Drive the speed person; to help a person carry their groceries limit and watch how others rush past you. Be to their car, or even to send a smile their way to spontaneous and take the long drive home to remind them that they are not alone. Being of enjoy the journey. assistance to others is a great way to practice patience.
2. Practice active listening
Really listen to the person in front of you, rather than already having pre-formulated responses in your mind. When we are patient and take the time to listen to others, we not only allow give ourselves the opportunity to learn from them, but we also allow the person to be heard.
3. Take a deep breath
If you catch yourself facing adversity, allow yourself the space to take a step back and to take a deep breath. Consciously choose how
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5. Practice gratitude
Take the time each day to practice gratitude. By making a list of 5 things you are grateful for from your day, you will start to see the gifts and synchronicities that come your way. By practicing gratitude, you can begin to see that everything is interconnected, and when faced with adversity you start to look at it as a learning opportunity rather than a “problem.”
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