Why Patience is One of The Best Life Skills

Written By Colēgia

Life skills are essential since they can be used in many different places. One of the most effective ones is patience. Being able to slow down and wait for the things we really want can teach us many different values. Today we want to cover why patience is one of the best life skills along with some practical ways to build this skill.

Know What You Truly Want

When it comes to our needs and wants, it takes time and effort to understand what it is we truly value. Some of us may put more weight into our careers while others may be content with doing something simple. Others may spend immense amounts of time honing their craft at their hobbies and interests while some people have a wide variety of things they love to do. All of these are valid and the key to all of them is making the space for self-understanding. When we know what we truly want, it becomes that much easier to say that we're willing to wait for it. One example of this can be getting a new tool that can help you with your art. If you're not sure whether it's something that will make a tangible difference, ask yourself, what does this new thing give me the opportunity to do? This can be something such as a drawing tablet, a new lens for a camera, or even software to create. Only you can tell what you value.

“When it comes to our needs and wants, it takes time and effort to understand what it is we truly value.”

Delaying Gratification For Something Better

In our fast-paced modern culture, too often do we expect things to have instant results. More often than not, the best things in life come to those who wait. The concept behind this is known as delayed gratification. This revolves around the idea that we deliberately take time and resources to put away until something comes up that we really care about. This is important because it also teaches us how to ration things out without putting everything into the first thing we see. While delayed gratification can be useful, it needs to be tempered with a reasonable expectation that we're able to get what we're working towards. If something is too vague, it can be harder to maintain interest in it which is important since it ties into motivation. Patience does require us to be motivated towards a positive outcome for it to have the most long-lasting effect.

“While delayed gratification can be useful, it needs to be tempered with a reasonable expectation that we're able to get what we're working towards.”

Consider The Big Picture

Being able to have the right perspective is crucial when it comes to patience. Seeing things from a more zoomed-out perspective can help us understand whether or not we need to be patient or take action. It is possible to be patient and proactive at the same time. Taking active steps to work towards what you want without rushing through things is one example of this. Patience is key since it gives us a sort of internal compass that tells us when we need to act, and when we need to wait for the things we care about.

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