The Skill of Patience
THE SKILL OF PATIENCE
The skill of patience is the ability to endure, or delay problems, without becoming stressed, annoyed or anxious.
Using the skill of patience when interacting with others, builds positive relationships. It avoids “knee-jerk” reactions that can lead to hostility and conflict.
Using the skill of patience at work, can lead to better decision making, lower stress levels and less mistakes.
THE BENEFITS OF PATIENCE
It tends to reduce tension caused by impatience
t tends to put people at ease when they interact with you
It tends to lead to better decision making, as you are calmer and less rushed
HOW TO DEVELOP PATIENCE
Make a conscious decision to keep matters in perspective
Engage empathy when interacting with others
Learn to distinguish truly urgent matters
Remember if everything is urgent, nothing is urgent
Pause, stop and reflect when you feel you are becoming impatient
