Patience is a virtue. Patience is love. Patience is kind. Personally, patience keeps my blood pressure in check. Lately, I keep finding myself in situtations where I am forced, compelled or requested to wait. Now, I usually don't mind, but more and more often my patience continues to be tested. I am really not sure why, but I have learned a few techniques to distract myself from what can be very annoying, especially when you're on a schedule or just want to complete your task or tasks at hand.
For those of us who pray - this is my first stop. I ask God to help me slow down, take a few deep breaths and reflect on all of His goodness. The first scripture that pops into my mind is I Corinthians 13: 4-7, which reads: "4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. (NIV)
I then begin the 4-7-8 breathing technique taught in meditation exercises. Inhale through the nose for 4 counts, hold your breath for 7 and exhale out the mouth for 8. You don't have to over exaggerate the breath. Just do it calmly as many times as you feel you need or at least 4 times every 10-15 minutes you feel stressed or have to endure teeth-grinding, hand-wrenching, nerve wracking detainment for no REAL APPARENT REASON!!!
And then of course you can find things to distract your attention. Go outside for a walk, play with your pet, read a magazine or book, play a silly online game, clean something or my favorite distraction - writing. Yeah, kind of like now. I had been thinking about sitting down writing my weekly blog post, but have been busy. Well, now that I'm waiting around, instead of becoming frustrated beyond measure, screaming or getting a major attitude, I decided to share my experience with you.
Only you know when enough is enough and how to effectively handle each situation on a case by case basis. These are just a couple of my personal tips to keep the peace in what feels like a war going on inside your head and probably throughout your body.
Here's to your continued health and wealth! Have a great rest of the day!
For those of us who pray - this is my first stop. I ask God to help me slow down, take a few deep breaths and reflect on all of His goodness. The first scripture that pops into my mind is I Corinthians 13: 4-7, which reads: "4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. (NIV)
I then begin the 4-7-8 breathing technique taught in meditation exercises. Inhale through the nose for 4 counts, hold your breath for 7 and exhale out the mouth for 8. You don't have to over exaggerate the breath. Just do it calmly as many times as you feel you need or at least 4 times every 10-15 minutes you feel stressed or have to endure teeth-grinding, hand-wrenching, nerve wracking detainment for no REAL APPARENT REASON!!!
And then of course you can find things to distract your attention. Go outside for a walk, play with your pet, read a magazine or book, play a silly online game, clean something or my favorite distraction - writing. Yeah, kind of like now. I had been thinking about sitting down writing my weekly blog post, but have been busy. Well, now that I'm waiting around, instead of becoming frustrated beyond measure, screaming or getting a major attitude, I decided to share my experience with you.
Only you know when enough is enough and how to effectively handle each situation on a case by case basis. These are just a couple of my personal tips to keep the peace in what feels like a war going on inside your head and probably throughout your body.
Here's to your continued health and wealth! Have a great rest of the day!
