In today's world of "instant everything," technological advancements and readily available credit have allowed us to obtain, experience and consume practically anything we want — almost immediately. Do humans even need to be patient anymore?
Sometimes, people believe that patience means that nothing ever bothers us. That isn't very realistic! People know that they might be coping with some very serious and stressful situations.
According to Empowering Parents, instead of trying to make it so people feel no stress, use these physical and mental pressures response as important information. Here are the ways to improve patience of every parent from different walks of life.
First is reenergize. Do your best to rest up when the chance presents itself. Even if your kids don't take naps, institute a quiet time in the afternoon.
Next is the art of dealing with your anger. Ask yourself, "What am I really angry about?" If you can't take care of it immediately, write down your course of action and then set it aside until you can deal with it. Pray for a gentle spirit toward your kids and ask forgiveness if needed, Babble says.
This also links to having realistic expectations. Once you have a reality check on your perfectly executed day, calculate how much time, energy and money it will take to pull it off and then triple it. Barring a flooded basement or an outbreak of chicken pox, you may come close to meeting your expectations at the end of the day.
Lastly, it is helpful to keep a wide-angle perspective. Remember: It is a parent's job to love and train our children. Don't take their goofiness and misbehavior personally. They will one day put aside childish behavior and become the kind of adults people can relate to.
Needless to say, patience does not come easily to most of people and it's probably harder now to be patient than historically it has ever been. But the best guide above all is to love your family unconditionally. That way, parents would try not to be impatient even for a moment.
