Why is it Important to have patience with yourself?

We read a lot of positive quotes around about the importance of staying positive. While I agree with this way of looking at life, I come to believe through my own experience that it is more important to have patience with yourself for those moments in which life does not go the way you expect.

When things don't go the way you expect, you might suffer loneliness, and you might be focusing on the loss and regret rather than on the positive, hence it becomes so difficult to always stay positive, and here is when your patience with yourself and your circumstances comes in.

"There is no error greater than hatred. And nothing mightier than patience. So I strive in every way to learn patience". Buddha Sakyamuni

You don't see big boards or articles advertising "Patience" in the same way you see them advertising "Be positive", and yet it is easier and more intelligent to remain patient with yourself and others, rather than forcing a modern imposed "positivism" that you don't really feel or can call upon on Monday mornings.

Yet here is my message for today, Stay true to yourself so that you lead and let all the wonderful things come to you and into your life. This type of patience will make magic to you but also to your results, as you will not be desperate, looking desperate, and especially be out there feeling "poor" and sometimes sad.

Here in the Netherlands, it is the fashion to sell very small plastic bottles with a ginger shot. Take your regular doses of patience instead and you will see big changes happening in your life, in your love relationships, at work, and in your body after following sports and diet. This same patience will lead you to the right knowledge and the right people in due time to fulfill your goals.

Start today by making the firm decision to be patient rather than positive, and let the magic of enjoying more life do miracles in you.

Wishing you a wonderful week ahead.

Written by Roselyn Zeinstra, Certified Bucket List Coach, author, and entrepreneur. I help high-skilled professionals overcome failure and reach their goals while enjoying life. Website: www.thejoycoach.nl

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