This is a reprint of an article found in Grand Season – March 2022 (www.grandseason.com) that resonated with me. Some very good tips on how to manage your life better and ENJOY THE MOMENT!
Patience is one of the most valuable tools that you have at your disposal. But patience is a skill that you need to continually cultivate. If you need to work on being more patient, work on cultivating it with these ideas!
Let go of the gas and slow down
When you catch yourself speeding through life, take action and slow down. Drive the speed limit and watch how others rush past you! Be spontaneous and take the long drive home to enjoy the journey.
Practice active listening
Really listen to the person in front of you, rather than already having pre-formulated responses in your mind. When you are patient and take the time to listen to others, you not only give yourself the opportunity to learn from them, but you also allow the person to be heard.
Take a “Deep” breath
If you catch yourself facing adversity, give yourself the space to take a step back and take a deep breath. Consciously choose how 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 forever!
Be aware of your surroundings
There may be a person in need of assistance nearby. You can practice patience by taking the time to stop and hold a door open for another person; to help a person carry their groceries to their car, or even send a smile their way to remind them they are not alone. Being of assistance to others is a great way to practice patience.
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 along 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.”
