Patience is often the most confusing of virtues. For one thing, many people dont realize that patience is learned! It doesnt come naturally for most of us. Here are three areas in which patience really does pay:
1. Goal setting. Youve heard the saying that anything good is worth waiting for. This doesnt mean simply sitting and doing nothing, waiting for great things to happen to you. You have to make them happen! When you sit down and write out your goals, give yourself a realistic time frame. Remember, Rome wasnt built in a day. Set mini-goals within larger goals so you can get a better visual of your progress. Youll feel motivated by your accomplishments when you see your plan developing.
2. Learning new skills. As we get older, its not as easy to learn new skills. We can become discouraged, and feel like giving up. People who have been out of the work force for many years are completely out of the technology loop, and it can be challenging to get up to speed. Having a broken bone is the best lesson in patience. Not that Im suggesting you do anything dangerous, but in this case patience is born out of necessity. You learn how to do everyday tasks...