2006-08-07 08:31:09 · 8 answers · asked by MAK 6 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Think of Patience as a muscle.
You have to exercise it everyday for it to get strong.
So in all those little situations that frustrate you, you should try to regain your perspective and try to take the focus off your needs so much.
Example: Waiting in line at the store
Old (thinking to your self, getting impatient)
"Why is this line so slow, Argh. This clerk looks stupid. Why do I always get the lame-o line. $#!T now the lady in front of me has coupons...coupons? For stupid cat food? This is going to take all friggin day."
New: "This line doesn't seem to be getting anywhere fast. Oh well. Not a lot I can do about it. Might as well just try and chill. That poor clerk, she looks tired. It would probably be really hard to work retail. Wow, that lady ahead of me is using a lot of coupons, I wonder if she is living on her social security now. That must be hard. I'm glad I have a job and can afford to buy what I want. How sweet she is getting cat food. Well at least she has a cat to keep her company.
See the difference?
It takes you the same amount of time to get through the line, but one you are filled with rage and self righteousness that your troubles are so much more important. And the other you are a bit of calm in the storm. Your patience can be a breath of relief into other people's day.
Repeat after me:
"Patience is a muscle"
2006-08-07 08:48:36 · answer #1 · answered by Crystal Violet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prayer
2006-08-07 15:34:32 · answer #2 · answered by mediahoney 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hm. Try emptying a full bathtub with a cup.
2006-08-07 15:35:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
look into meditation
try 5 minutes in the morning and work your way up
its not hard... just try to sit still and clear your mind
2006-08-07 15:34:44 · answer #4 · answered by BigD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) living life without attachments only preference
2) learning how to not be bored no matter what kind of situation
2006-08-07 15:37:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
prayer and a lot of waiting....to learn to be patient you have to have someone that u care about make you wait, always wait.
U usually learn with practice.
2006-08-07 15:36:54 · answer #6 · answered by Marlyn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Withhold gratification from yourself or delay it longer everytime. Eventually you get there.
2006-08-07 15:37:23 · answer #7 · answered by brokenheartsyndrome 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MARRIAGE,WOMEN ARE SLOWER SOMETIMES I THINK THEY DO IT ON PURPOSE,I AM MARRIED & HAPPY. 4 EIGHT YEARS NOW...
2006-08-07 19:40:13 · answer #8 · answered by Clydesdale 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋