Patience

Being patient is really no more than a choice we make to not act impulsively, give things the time they deserve and give people the respect they deserve. Meaning -- patience is really about self-control! Choosing not to yell, and instead calmly discussing an upset. Choosing to not be crabby with the check-out clerk, because of the long line. Choosing to slow down and be respectful, even when you don’t feel like you have the time to do so. Choosing to make room for others to learn at their own pace and to even contribute to you! Mastering self-control and patience takes practice, choosing to be patient when we might not otherwise have been! Get present to who you are being… where you leave people… and what you ultimately want to accomplish.