PRACTICE ACCEPTANCE
Sometimes there’s nothing you can do to change a situation. In those cases, impatience solves nothing. Once you accept the conditions of the present moment, everything becomes more bearable.
BUILD YOUR TOLERANCE FOR DISCOMFORT
Practicing patience during life’s little setbacks can build your tolerance when the bigger issues arise. Getting into the habit of letting a car go in front of you in traffic can be a small gesture that will help you get used to the idea of being OK with slowing down. It’s okay to let other people go ahead of you in line.
IMPROVE YOUR LISTENING SKILLS
Active listening is an important tactic in how to be more patient with others. When you hear their concerns, you’ll be more compassionate. This kind of emotional intelligence will help you keep your cool.
REMEMBER IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT YOU
In some ways, impatience is a selfish mindset. Remember that you’re part of something bigger, a world full of people with their own worries, ambitions, and perspectives. When you put yourself in their shoes, you’ll have less to be frustrated about. Everyone is going through something you don’t know.
SORT YOUR BAGGAGE
Your impatience might be rooted in past experiences or traumas. Working through them will help you let go of negative emotions feeding your annoyance.
BE KIND TO YOURSELF
You might be putting too much pressure on yourself to perform. When you do this, you increase your stress levels and the likelihood of becoming impatient.
TRY TO HAVE FUN
Daily life is a lot less irritating when you imagine it as a sitcom. Many stressful situations are inherently funny, so don’t take things too seriously. Laughing will help you find how to be more patient and less angry.
