FIRST STEP IN MASTERING THE ART OF PATIENCE:Step #1: When...

FIRST STEP IN MASTERING THE ART OF PATIENCE:

Step #1: When something (or someone) gets under your skin, don’t say a word. When you think about a person who is patient versus someone who is not, what is one of the major differences you recognize? It’s probably what they say (and don’t say, as the case may be).Generally, a person who is tolerant doesn’t open their mouth and begin spewing words that they’ll likely regret later.

So, the first step is to learn how to keep your mouth closed when faced with a situation that sends you immediately to the end of your rope.The reason this is so important is that you can’t think and speak at the same time. You may think you can, but if you’re agitated or upset, it’s highly unlikely. Therefore, if you want to give your mind time to process what is going on, then it requires that you stay silent.

Now, if you want to say a thing or two internally to get some stress out, that is fine. But, don’t let one word leave your lips because once it does you can’t get it back. Then, not only do you have your lack of patience to deal with but now you have to find a way to try to make amends because you likely said something hurtful or mean.