Were more impatient now than ever before.
But learning how to be more patient is easier than you might think, according to pyschologists.
Experts divulge key advice, below.
How to be more patient
1.
Practice positive self-talk
it’s possible for you to be your own (patience) hype-woman.
How to do that?
neuropsychologist and founder ofComprehend the Mind
Davids recommends to turn up your positive inner voice.
What Would You Tell Your Younger Self?
waiting in a long line at the grocery store), Dr. Hafeez highly recommends practicing this weekly.
Sure, it may not be easy at first.
For instance, maybe reacting in that way may hurt a loved ones feelings.
These are not instant gratification activities, Dr. Hafeez says.
Remind yourself that life is short
If all else fails, remind yourself that life is short.
but having perspective can help you take a step back when youre about to snap.
Consider it the carpe diem approach to patience.
neuropsychologist and founder ofComprehend the Mind
Even in the workplace, were expected to be available 24-hours a day.
Impatience creates stress, and stress has tremendous health implications, says Jacobs..
When were under stress, it causes chronic lowinflammationin the body.
Losing our patience from time to time is pretty much inevitable.
These expert-recommended tools and strategies can certainly help us be more patient when those times arise.
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