What if patience was an action?
When I recently came across this question it was a mic drop moment for me. I'd never thought of patience this way and it totally shifted my mindset.
It makes sense...it takes energy and self-management to be patient.
As a constant "doer", patience can feel so uncomfortable. I interpreted it as not being productive, wasting time waiting for something rather than actually doing it.
Can you relate? I'm pretty sure we're not alone.
The reason I love the idea of patience being a form of action is that it suddenly stopped me from looking at it as an obstacle, a delay in getting to where I want to go. Now I'm treating it like a weigh station...rather than a roadblock. This reframe makes being patient feel more purposeful.
What can you do while you're being patient?
Maybe there's some homework for you to do for that thing you're waiting on.
Do it.
Let it be an opportunity to let the dust settle.
See what shows up.
Learn the lessons this is teaching you.
There's always a lesson if you're open to it.
It's funny how life will show up with exactly what you need when you need it!
I'm writing this part of my blog as I'm waiting in a courthouse to find out if I will be selected for jury duty. I'm hoping to be excused and the opportunity to practice my new mindset of patience is not lost on me!
Asking myself, "What's the opportunity here"?
Forget about chatting to anyone... which would definitely make the time pass more quickly and be infinitely more interesting...everyone's got their head in their phone which is why I felt compelled to write.
Letting go came up. I'm currently at the mercy of the court...literally.* It is what it is. How can I accept this and make the best of it?
What lesson has bubbled up for me? Next time, bring my headphones so I can listen to a podcast. Make a better plan.
Trusting the process. Even if I don't quite understand this particular process, I know there's a process being followed by the people who do understand and eventually I'll be enlightened.
Are you ready to reframe "being patient"?
Are you ready?
Let's get to it...
Your challenge...
If you find yourself needing patience right now, whether it's for yourself, someone else, or perhaps it's a particular situation, here are a few ideas for you to help you reframe what it means to be patient.
Remember that being patient IS an action.
Self management is an act of doing!
Let go.
Manage what you can and let go of outcomes that are out of your hands.
Notice your self talk.
Are you "off track" or are things progressing as they're meant to progress.
Rather than feeling that "it should be done right now" what does a delay offer you?
It's a mindset shift and like all mindset shifts...you need - wait for it - patience and practice! I've got you covered.
Ready to reframe patience? Contact me and let's set up your FREE chemistry call.
Cheers,
Ann
*In case, you're wondering... the crown and the defense came to an agreement, and I didn't have to sit on a jury this time.
What if patience was an action?