1) Let go of knowing the outcome NOW! You will be amazing what can show up if you let it.
2) Choose to grow. It’s much easier to be patient when you see the greater design of things. Frustrating moments, people, and situations can all teach us something, if we choose to learn the lesson. If we choose to grow. 2) Write it out. Writing is one of the greatest tools for personal growth, for it helps us get things out of our head and onto paper, where we can go back and examine it. Writing helps us see what’s really going on and helps us gain perspective to increase our patience. 3) Accept what is. You don’t have to like what is or even agree with it; you just have to accept it. In accepting what is, we stop fighting with ourselves over things. We can breathe, take a good long look and see, “This is what is happening right now.” And that is patience.
4) Be Grateful. Look for all the great things that are in front of you right now. Never take for granted your loved ones, the beauty of the world, and the moments that make life worthwhile, and you will definitely become more patient. 5) Learn to live in the uncomfortable If you don’t have clarity, or if things seem to be paradoxical or confusing, go ahead and live in the unknown for a while. Give yourself time for things to work themselves out instead of impatiently forcing an outcome. Don't be a bulldozer. 6) Ask “How.” Don’t get stuck in the “why’s” of life. “Why is this happening to me?” “Why can’t I just be good at this?” Instead, ask “how.” “How do I carry on?” “How do I do what I’m being asked to do?” “How” is the question of patience. 7) Fake It ‘til you Make It. One of the best ways to practice patience is to act as if for a while. Act as if this thing didn’t bother you, or as if you know what you’re doing. I'm not saying you should be fake; no, I am definitely all for authenticity and being real. But, faking it for a while is a great way to get through the tough moments with patience. 8) Slow Down! Practice deep breathing and/or meditation. Practicing deep breathing every day helps it become a habit. And taking a few deep breaths when stress comes our way can hugely affect our level of patience. Meditation is also a wonderful practice, taking us out of of thinking mind and into our soul. Slowing down allows us to see and appreciate the richness of life. If all else fails count to 10.
9) Be sure to Rest! When we’re tired, we don’t cope well. Get your 7-9 hours per night and take naps as needed to refresh you and give you a boost in patience. Take a time-out. This is great for parents. We give our kids a time-out when they need to settle down, and it works just as well for adults. It’s also great when we’re feeling frustrated with a project or person. Taking time to let our bodies calm down can increase our brain power, mental clarity, and understanding, leading to greater patience 10) Ask for guidance from your Higher Power. Recognize that we cannot see the bigger picture, but God can. He knows what we need and don’t need and will never lead us astray. Putting our trust and faith in the great Divine, praying, seeking guidance and answers, and listening as they come is the key to lasting patience.
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