How To Be More Patient

It does hit hard in a fast-pace environment we have gotten used to through the years.

Ever felt you have so little time on your hands?

Barely enough for you to enjoy life fully, forcing you to rush everything.

However, life was never meant to be lived in a hurry.

Each one of us has a unique journey, a different timeline towards becoming our own #bestmeever.

And we must embrace that whole heartedly.

Only then can we fully appreciate the space we are in.

When we allow ourselves to take up space as we are.

So take this time now to reflect: when was the last time you became impatient over something?

Waiting for important results?

A long-awaited trip?

A much-deserved promotion?

Someone changing for the better?

Whatever has caused you to become highly frustrated over the seemingly long delays , please take note that if you look at those things closely, they are beyond your control. So yeah, no point of stressing over them, simply because doing so won’t even change a thing.

I know that probably knocked some sense to you and hopefully as I share this blog post, the entire experience of reading through it changes you for the better.

Here are 5 ways on how you can be more patient:

1. Don’t focus too much on waiting

You already know that it will take some time for something you truly want to happen. So why constantly stress yourself on focusing how long it will take? Remember, the waiting time does not shorten itself based on how much you stress over it. It gets shorter when you leave it as is and go on with your life, as life does not technically wait for anyone. Don’t waste the chance to grow in harmony with it.

2. Divert your attention towards things (and people) you love

Waiting for the next big thing for you does not mean your life must come to a pause too. Consider this as your much needed time off to focus on the people and things you love most. Spend time with your family. Play with your pets. Pursue that passion project. Remember, you become more patient with things (and people) that make your heart smile and feel good about yourself as you enjoy the moment with them.

3. Anticipate the value of having to patiently wait

Humility. Commitment. Compassion. Hope. Some of the important things you learn along the way. Embracing the waiting game whole heartedly allows you to see the value of being patient with yourself and your own journey. When you see something as a growing experience, you allow yourself to be more patient towards it.

4. Take time to upskill

You only stop growing when you allow yourself to be held back by the circumstances surrounding you. So choose to continuously invest on yourself and your growth, so that instead of stressing over things beyond your control, you get to channel your energy and focus to making yourself better. The waiting game then becomes a springboard for your own breakthroughs and success.

5. Reframe your mindset

Greatness takes time. It will all be worth it. I am learning and growing as I wait. Time is on my side. Trusting myself and the process. Just some of the things you can take to heart as you view your situation differently. Mind you though, you get real results when you actually believe these thoughts fully.

Whatever space you’re in now, I hope after reading this, you become more patient towards yourself and your journey.