>> Why We Have This Emotion
Patience is a signal that the setbacks we're experiencing are worth it. It helps us keep cool during minor annoyances. It can also help us persist in the face of major obstacles and complications.
◎ What to do in the moment
Good Ideas
- Remind yourself of the end goal
- You can be annoyed and not act on it
- Be gracious when others come first
- Work toward intermediate goals
- Focus on what's in your control
- What else can you do while waiting?
- Keep grounded in the present
Bad Ideas
- Accept all setbacks with blind hope
- Vent every minor frustration
- Begrudge those who get theirs first
- Adopt an all-or-nothing mindset
- Compare your progress with others
- Stop everything while you wait
- Fixate on the future