The Benefits of Patience

Written By Colēgia

In our fast-paced world, it can feel tempting to go for the things we want immediately. Sometimes though we can't always get the things we want when we want them. Being able to decide which things we can do now versus later can help us a lot since patience goes a long way. Today we want to cover a few of the benefits that go along with a more patient mindset.

Delayed Gratification

Patience can be applied to many areas and one of the most common of these is how we handle our resources. Money is something we earn from putting in effort at a job or by doing tasks such as chores. Chances are when we get money we may want to spend it immediately. While this is tempting we need to be mindful of how it's used. A great example of this is putting money in savings before spending it. This is known as delayed gratification. This revolves around the idea that we're willing to not indulge in our present happiness to save up for something bigger and better in the future. Saving up for higher education is easily one of the best examples of this since it ensures that we're taking care of ourselves and future-proofing our careers.

“Patience can be applied to many areas and one of the most common of these is how we handle our resources.”

Waiting For What You Really Want

Everyone values things differently and knowing what it is we really want can be a game changer. Little things can add up when it comes to expenses and a meal out every day can quickly leave you lacking funds. Having goals with the things you want can make the process a lot easier since we can view it as saving up for things later. We need to shift our mindset so that we're viewing it as a way to help us slow down what we see currently. Sometimes better opportunities do come later on and we want to be sure that we have the time, energy, and resources so we can make the most of it when the time comes.

“Everyone values things differently and knowing what it is we really want can be a game changer.”

Tempering Expectations

Patience is an incredible quality to have but it does need to be tempered with the right expectations. It's possible that we can wait too long for something and ignore the current opportunities we have available. Taking a trip to study abroad is best enjoyed while we're young so we don't have to wait later in life to appreciate these things. Spending a few extra hours spending time with friends can lead to happier and healthier relationships. There is value in waiting for things to line up in the right manner so we can best enjoy them but the context of things matters. Patience with the understanding that waiting will lead to a better outcome is worth it. Patience without having the information we need can result in missed experiences on the other hand. We need to trust ourselves and be okay with how we choose to handle things.

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