Allow Yourself To Be Patient

The most successful people do the work that they need to when they need to do it. But they also understand that it isn't possible to do everything. Everyone has to rely on someone else for something and not everything always goes to plan the minute that you want it to. That's why it's important to cultivate patience. Patience is what will allow you to find new opportunities, live all of your passions, and adopt a positive mindset. Here are three things to consider while building your patience:

1. Waiting makes you happier. That's right, it has been scientifically proven that if you wait for something, you value it more. Sure, it's really nice to be instantly gratified. But think about this. What are you more likely to really enjoy: a hamburger at a fast-food restaurant, or a hamburger at a full service restaurant where you have to wait? Sure the fast food might satisfy your immediate hunger needs but the enjoyment of being in a nice restaurant, the company of your friends, and a little wait for a more delicious burger will probably result in greater happiness.

2. Patience allows new opportunities to come into your life. The longer that you can wait for the perfect opportunity, the easier it will be for you to achieve greatness when the time is right. Right now might not be the best time to invest, purchase a home, or accomplish all of your dreams. That’s all right! Soon new opportunities will present themselves if you’re patient, and you’ll benefit from waiting until the time is right.

3. Patience changes your perception of yourself and others. It’s easy to be hard on yourself or to demand that other people are perfect while in your company. The problem is that no one (yourself included) is perfect! Have patience with people and believe that they can complete what they say they will. Give them enough time to be creative, and they’ll come through for you. On the same note, give yourself the time to develop fully into the person that you want to be as well.

 When you live a life of patience, you’re able to fully develop your skills and wait until the time is right. You see people differently and are more willing to be fluid instead of ridged. Success comes to people who are accommodating. You can find success in life if you are patient with yourself and reasonable with your expectation of others.