We live in an age where we expect instant satisfaction from everything. Packages must be delivered within 24 hours and meals at a restaurant need to arrive within 30 minutes. The good news is that patience can be developed with time and practice. Here are some ways to help you become more patient.
Take a slightly longer route on your walk home. Appreciate the smell of your food before having a meal you love. Practice things like word puzzles that will test your patience. By doing these small things, you'll develop your patience.
Knowing your triggers (诱因) will help you take better charge of a situation the next time you find yourself impatient. For example, maybe you grow impatient when you see a long line at your favorite coffee shop. You can choose another time to go when you know it'll be less busy.
Slowing things down when appropriate can help you build patience. Take some aspects in your life you can afford to slow down. For example， wait for your coffee to brew (冲泡) on a weekend morning.
Accept things that are out of your control. If you are stuck in a traffic jam, there's little you can do to get out of it. You can either observe the cars around you or play some music in your car.
A. Looking at things from another perspective.
B. Being more patient reduces your stress levels.
C. Enjoy such process occasionally rather than rush to do it.
D. Identify the things, places or people that make you impatient.
E. Many people have grown more and more impatient as a result.
F. Becoming more patient is a long journey and start it with small steps.
G. Instead of getting frustrated, accept your situation and make the best of it.
