Develop Patience on your Journey to Success
Do you need to work on practicing more patience in your life? We all have probably heard that patience is a virtue: an asset, a good quality, and an excellent feature. Yet, too many of us do not use this valuable skill as often as we should. In this fast paced world that we currently live in, patience is something that is rarely seen and demonstrated these days. And as a result, too many people are stressed out in their lives and suffering from many different illnesses.
Did you know that several diseases and illnesses first starts with a high level of impatience, which later culminates into chronic stress, which leads to a break down in the functioning of the immune system. Believe it or not, the effects of stress on the immune system causes it to work less effectively, oftentimes leaving the body more vulnerable to illnesses such as infections, cancers and other diseases –all because of a lack of patience. Immune deficiency disorders are the result of a malfunctioning or weakened immune system, failing to fight off foreign cells (which can lead to cancer); and autoimmune is an overactive and confused immune system, failing to recognize its own cells and tissues (which can lead to arthritis or lupus). According to research, type A personality people, who are impatient and aggressive are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease because their fast rising anger and impatience can cause hormonal changes that can harmfully affect their coronary health; thus, leading to the development of heart conditions.
This is why I am so amazed when I see grown adults acting in extremely impatient and inappropriate ways. It is totally unbelievable and very troubling for me. Impatient people get irritated if the lines are too long at the grocery store; annoyed if someone is driving too slow on the highway and belligerent if they accidentally cut them off; and their impatient thoughts actually causes them to get extremely angry and out of control when they do not get their needs met very quickly.
Yes, I have actually witnessed grown people showing their cantankerous behaviors in public and having temper tantrums. If this describes you, then please make a few changes before the situation gets totally out of control and something severe happens; or even worse it escalates into a psychological illness. Yes, it can happen! There is actually a mental illness called 'cyclothymia disorder' that is a type of “impatience madness.” Cyclothymia refers to a person who is in a constant state of flux between a severely elevated mood and feelings of depression. Now I know you don’t want to end up developing cyclothymia, so why not start making some positive changes today; develop more patience!
Why not embrace a new life commitment and join me on a self-controlling endeavor to practice more patience?
Yes, I have actually witnessed grown people showing their cantankerous behaviors in public and having temper tantrums. If this describes you, then please make a few changes before the situation gets totally out of control and something severe happens; or even worse it escalates into a psychological illness. Yes, it can happen! There is actually a mental illness called 'cyclothymia disorder' that is a type of “impatience madness.” Cyclothymia refers to a person who is in a constant state of flux between a severely elevated mood and feelings of depression. Now I know you don’t want to end up developing cyclothymia, so why not start making some positive changes today; develop more patience!
Why not embrace a new life commitment and join me on a self-controlling endeavor to practice more patience?
Here are some simple tips that should help you with this new endeavor to practice more patience:
(1) Stop taking on so many tasks at the same time and try focusing on completing one major goal or activity at a time. This way it will reduce your chances of getting frustrated or burned out; thus, allowing more time for patience.
(2) Plan to leave for your destination at least 15 minutes earlier than you currently do so you are not stressed out by unforeseen delays or uncontrollable situations towards your destiny; thus, allowing more time for patience.
(3) Practice simple acts of kindness. As an alternative to being impatient with, and rude to others, why not plan to assist or help that person out instead.
(4) Practice silence in times of negativity and stress. Instead of responding to everything that you see, hear, or experience right away, why not take the time to remove yourself from the negative or stressful situation and ponder how you could respond to the situation in a calm and collected manner.
(5) When you start to feel impatient or overwhelmed, give yourself an adult timeout. Stop right at that moment -count to ten- and start to take some deep breaths to clear the toxins out of your mind and body. Continue to do this until you start feeling calm again.
Do you need to work on developing more patience in your life? If the answer is yes, then there is no better time than now - today- to start the change process.
Your Success coach,
Dr. Amy
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