Hi,
It's Stefania here,
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Today,
Let's explore ways to develop a bit more patience in life,
Both with ourselves and with others.
If we can learn to be a bit more gentle with ourselves,
We might actually achieve more with less effort.
Here are some tips to get you started.
But first,
Why be patient at all when we can accomplish so much more by charging ahead after our goals or a life problem?
Well,
As I see it,
With a bit of patience,
We can do these four things,
Reduce stress and anxiety,
Improve our decision-making,
Enhance relationships and understanding of others and develop a bit more perseverance and determination.
On top of that,
While patience is vital,
It's also important to recognize when to set boundaries and avoid overextending yourself.
We can overdo on this patience front,
So let's be aware of our energy levels and limitations and learn to say no when necessary.
But having said all of that,
Here are some practical things that we can do to develop a healthy level of patience.
For one thing,
Start small,
Baby steps.
Practice patience in small,
Everyday situations like,
Oh,
Waiting in line or dealing with minor inconveniences.
Sometimes even little things,
If we're not in a patient mood,
They can drive us crazy.
So practice patience with those little things.
Easy enough to say,
Sometimes it does feel impossible,
But it's there to charge us up,
To make us better.
So that makes a very good start as these situations,
They come up naturally and very easily.
It's part of our everyday life.
The second tip to develop a healthy level of patience is mindful breathing.
Let's try to incorporate some deep breathing exercises to calm our mind and refocus our attention.
Some of the breathing exercises can be quite complicated or they can be something that takes time,
But this one is so simple.
Just inhale to the count of four,
Hold,
And exhale to the count of four.
Let's try it right now.
Inhale to the count of four,
One,
Two,
Three,
Four.
Now hold it,
Three,
Four,
And exhale to the count of four,
One,
Two,
Three,
Four.
Now,
Depending on your capabilities,
If four is too much,
Count of three.
The important thing is just bringing that breath in,
Holding it,
Calming ourselves,
Letting it out again.
Do it slowly and mindfully.
This can help immensely to slow us down and bring our minds to the present moment,
The present situation,
Not thinking about what we have to do in the future,
Which is why we want to hurry,
Or the past.
This breathing just keeps us right where we are.
In some circumstances,
Even just one mindful breath in and out can be helpful.
The important thing more than how long you do it is that you do it mindfully.
Next tip to help us develop some of this patience,
Get a better handle on it,
Identify your triggers.
It's important to notice those triggers,
Those kind of situations or emotions that tend to challenge your patience.
Once we can look at them objectively,
We can then move on to develop strategies to manage them.
Triggers are sometimes tricky things because we don't know that we've been triggered.
We just know all of a sudden we're all in a flutter,
All in a hurry.
Could have been something that triggered.
Could have been someone saying,
You're always late.
So in your mind you think,
I'm always late,
So I gotta hurry.
Triggers are sometimes very subconscious,
But once we can get a hold on them,
Maybe even journal.
You don't have to write pages and pages.
Just write a little note.
This thing happened and I think it was because of such and such a thing.
So then once you get a handle on this,
You can see that trigger firing up and you can just slow it down right then and there.
Take control.
First thing,
Our good friend,
Our very good friend,
Gratitude.
Focus on what you appreciate in your life.
This can help you shift your perspective and develop some patience.
You might be feeling impatient about a meal coming to you or you're trying to make something and you're getting impatient because you think I'm running out of time.
Where's the point of gratitude there?
For one thing,
If you are in your home,
You got a home to be making food.
For whomever you're making the food,
Be grateful for them that you have someone to share that lovely meal with.
If you're in the restaurant,
Be grateful that you're in the restaurant.
Of course,
This also goes back to that bit about watching out for yourself.
If you're in the restaurant and you have to go back to work like you're on your lunch break,
Of course,
We can be impatient.
Of course,
We can speak up.
Maybe there's something that they can do or maybe we can think about those triggers,
Order something that's quick because we don't have a lot of time.
It all fits together.
Once you get a handle on this thing,
You can apply it to so many situations.
Next thing,
Using words to calm ourselves and train our minds from the heart.
These words are cold affirmations,
Positive affirmations,
Not the negative ones that push us even further into panic and impatience,
But loving,
Gentle,
Empowering affirmations.
I've got a few I'd like to close with that you can repeat or you can just listen to them and try them later when you feel yourself journeying into the land of impatience and stress to bring yourself back to center.
I'm just going to read them out to you,
Not leaving a space.
You can,
If you like,
Please repeat them afterwards.
Play the recording again and then repeat them,
Whichever one resonates with you.
But for the time being,
I will just go through them.
I trust the process and release the need for instant gratification and trust that everything unfolds in perfect timing.
I choose to respond calmly and mindfully,
Even in challenging situations.
I embrace patience as a strength that empowers me to navigate life's ups and downs,
Knowing that success takes time and dedication.
I am patient with myself and others,
Understanding that growth and progress are continuous.
I am committed to my goals and remain focused despite challenges or setbacks.
I choose to respond calmly and mindfully,
Even in challenging situations.
I embrace patience as a strength that empowers me to navigate life's ups and downs.
And I'll repeat one of these again.
I release the need for instant gratification and trust that everything unfolds in perfect timing.
If you like,
Maybe you can pick your favorite one,
The one that resonated with you most.
Put it on a card.
Put it in your wallet,
Your pocket.
Keep it with you.
Then when you start to feel stressed and a little bit impatient,
You've got that little card,
The reminder.
That's it for now.
We'll be back again with more good news and uplifting boosts to keep our vibration in a more positive space.
Are you working with these affirmations every day or as often as you need?
Bye for now.
