Ways to help you become more patient

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1. The role of patience

Some people are innately patient, while others are notoriously impatient. How to practice patience? Patience is like a muscle. Anyone can learn the skills needed to be a patient person. Patience is important for mental health and physical health. Specifically:
A 2007 study found that people who are patient can cope better with stressful situations and are less likely to become depressed. Cultivating patience helps you better handle the inevitable discomforts and inconveniences of everyday life. Patience helps you get through difficult situations and make better decisions. For example: If you're grumbling to yourself in traffic jams or slow-moving traffic, building the skill of waiting will help your life in the long run. Remember, patience is a gradual process that doesn't happen overnight. Be kind to yourself in the meantime and take the time to focus on the present.

2. How to become more patient

2.1. Fix your frustrations

Let's say you've been waiting for a colleague to come to a meeting you didn't even want to attend in the first place. However, your colleague is even more late and makes you feel frustrated. How to be more patient? You can spend that time going through your notes or replying to a few emails on your phone. This way, you can manage your emotions.

2.2. Practicing mindfulness

Practicing mindfulness is the answer to the question how to be patient? Mindfulness is keeping an unbiased awareness of: Thinking; Feelings and emotions, physical well-being, surroundings...
The benefits of mindfulness work together to improve your health and make you patient for your current job. Along with building patience, mindfulness can improve: Immune system; Quality of sleep ; Stress management ; Cognitive abilities; Mental sharpness; Emotional health.
The first step in practicing mindfulness and improving your patience is becoming aware of your own thoughts and feelings. Awareness doesn't require identifying them as "bad" or "good," just noting them. See your thoughts as an unbiased viewer. The second step is to accept your experiences as they are. Whether it's good or bad, you have to accept the current situation.
Regardless of your level of patience, anyone can benefit from mindfulness. Improving your patience will help you control the long moments and prevent impulsive decisions due to impatience.

2.3. Meditation

Meditation involves training the mind to help focus and divert your thoughts from everyday distractions. It can also help you reduce stress, manage anxiety, and promote emotional well-being - all of which help you build patience. A 2017 study even found that mindfulness meditation can offset anxiety, especially when you're stuck waiting for something. Moreover, meditation is easy to do anywhere, anytime.

2.4 Get enough sleep

Sleep deprivation can make feelings of anger or dominance more intense. You should improve the quality of your sleep by:
Limit caffeine intake, especially in the afternoon and evening Put electronic devices away at least 30 minutes before going to bed Try to stick to a sleep schedule -wake regularly, even on weekends Avoid heavy meals or drink a lot of fluids at least 2 hours before going to bed

2.5. Slow down life

In a life filled with satisfaction, it's easy to get in the habit of expecting things to happen quickly. If hurrying has become your default, try these tips to slow things down:
Don't get out of bed in the morning. Instead, spend 5 to 10 minutes lying down with your thoughts. Take some time away from your phone every day, whether that's when you're at work or when you get home from work. Be patient to be optimistic, full of life and refrain from negative thoughts or irritating emotions.

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References: webmd, healthline