How to be Patient
Have you ever been stuck in a long, slow-moving lunch line? If so, you are not patient, or we say, you have felt impatient You have this kind of feeling when things aren't happening as quickly as you want them to.
Impatience is something you can learn to control, though A few simple ways can help quiet your impatient feelings
How to be patient in the moment?
☆Find out what is causing your impatience.
Try to find out what is causing this feeling Ask yourself, "Why am I feeling this way?"Maybe you are in a situation that is not like what you planned For example, maybe you are very hungry You thought you could get lunch in the dining hall quickly, but there is a longer line than you expected Now you have to wait.
☆Take a deep breath.
Close your eyes and breathe in deeply Hold your breath for a second and let the air out slowly You will feel your body calm down Sometimes impatience makes us say or do things we feel badly about later Deep breathing can make you stop for a moment.
How to learn patience for the future?
When you feel impatient, write about it Be sure to include your thoughts and feelings, too Later, read what you wrote and look for ways You may notice that similar situations always make you feel impatient The next time you are in this situation, you will be more prepared.
