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  • 61 Positive & Happy Thoughts for Your Day

    61 Positive & Happy Thoughts for Your Day

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    Are you beset with worries?

    There is so much stress these days. The world as we know it has changed. It is hard to stay positive. Even harder to think daily positive thoughts, which many people recommend as a main way to stay positive.

    It seems that bad things are happening everywhere, all the time, if you watch the news.

    Many news headlines highlight the worst side of humanity, with people hoarding basic commodities, the stock market going into freefall and some random shooter killing large groups of people nearly every week. Things seem bad, so how can we have daily positive thoughts?

    With all that’s been going on, it is natural to feel afraid, angry and discouraged. But it is important to remain calm and try not to get fixated on the negatives.

    This post will help you find your zen, think daily positive thoughts and not feel to depressed at how seemingly bad things are getting.

    Keep a
    Positive Outlook

    The bad things going on in the world causes us to feel anxious. We also encounter challenges in our personal lives that sometimes cause us to overlook the inner work we’re doing to become more resilient and capable of facing our fears.

    The type of mindset you have in times like is the best determiner of how well you’re going to cope.

    Maintaining a positive outlook can enhance your capacity to withstand personal challenges, and even the challenges the whole of humanity is facing right now. This is one of the things you can do right now to feel better about life.

    To help you see the positive side of things, we’ve compiled this collection of 61 positive and happy thoughts to help you get through a challenging day.

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    Let’s dive in and get
    the positive vibes rolling.

    Your Personal Daily Positive Thoughts

    1.
    I have the power to accomplish
    everything I set out to do today.

    Many of us have been
    conditioned to be self-critical instead of appreciating our own ability to make
    it through challenges. When faced with setbacks, we tend to question our
    ability to cope.

    It’s time to adopt a new
    mindset. Rather than putting yourself down, believe that you are capable of overcoming all obstacles in your path.

    2.
    The Universe is always on my side.

    We all attract
    experiences that confirm our beliefs. So, if you think that the world is out to
    get you, you will definitely experience things that validate this thought.

    The same is true if you
    believe there is goodness in the world. If you are open to this thought, you
    attract positive synchronicity in your everyday experiences, and things go more
    smoothly.

    3.
    I am full of potential.

    Have you experienced days when nothing seems to go right? When we have days like this, it’s easy to berate ourselves and think we’re not good enough. But that is only true if you believe it to be.

    Counter this thought by affirming that there are still opportunities for you to discover around you and within you. Move forward. Believe in your own possibilities.

    4.
    My courage is stronger than my fear.

    We are currently faced
    with a lot of uncertainty, and it’s only natural to feel afraid. However, we
    should not allow fear to control us and prevent us from taking appropriate
    action.

    There are several
    benefits of facing our fears:

    • Improves our ability to distinguish between what is real and fiction
    • Develops wisdom to face life’s challenges
    • Cultivates resilience to help transform challenges into personal successes

    5.
    Every day may not be good, but there is
    something good in every day.

    We need to find ways to
    lessen our anxiety, particularly at this difficult time. One way to do this is
    by paying attention to things we can be
    thankful for
    . Studies show that keeping track of the things we are
    grateful for is good for our health.

    A good way to get into
    the thankfulness habit is by keeping a gratitude journal. If you need help to
    get started, check out these 120
    journal prompts to cultivate more thankfulness in your life
    .

    6.
    I radiate love in my life.

    This doesn’t necessarily
    refer to love in a romantic sense. Instead, we are encouraging you to recognize
    the value of life.

    More importantly, we
    invite you to be a transmitter of positivity. You can start doing this by
    learning how to let go of bitterness and anger.

    7.
    I deserve a healthy body and sound mind.

    We used to put a premium
    on hard work, sacrificing our health and well-being in the name of ambition.
    However, many of us have now come to understand the undesirable effects of this
    approach, including burnouts, mental breakdowns, and fatigue.

    In order to really
    succeed, you must never compromise your health. Remember to take care of your
    body with the right exercise and proper diet. Take mental-health breaks as
    needed. You deserve to be healthy, especially during this trying time.

    8.
    Good things are happening in my life.

    Sometimes, it’s easy to
    get stuck on the negatives—especially when going through a difficult situation.

    We tend to overlook the
    areas of our lives where we have much to be thankful for. If we acknowledge
    that there are good things happening to us, it becomes easier to spot these
    positives in our lives.

    Here’s a challenge for
    you: For the next seven days, at bedtime, identify at least two good things
    that you experienced throughout the day. By doing so, you can enhance the positivity
    in your life.

    9.
    I choose to let go of the hurt and be
    healed.

    Letting go of the past is often difficult, especially if we have been
    badly hurt. But to constantly relive the pain prevents us from experiencing
    real happiness.

    The thought above allows you to let go of a painful past. By choosing to let go, you become free, which helps you find peace of mind and true healing.

    10.
    I welcome happiness into my life.

    Sometimes we suffer
    needlessly, thinking that we deserve pain. Perhaps this is a conditioning we developed
    in childhood, especially if we’ve had a traumatic experience at the hands of
    our primary caregivers.

    However, as the saying
    goes, “Your history does not define your
    destiny.
    ” You can choose how to live your life moving forward. Why not
    choose to be happy today?

    11.
    I approve of myself exactly as I am.

    Louise Hay, author of You Can Heal Your Life, believes that
    the path to happiness lies in our total acceptance of ourselves exactly as we
    are. But this is usually easier said than done.

    Many of us suffer from impostor syndrome. Others find the concept of self-love silly.
    However, if we want to develop positivity, we need to begin appreciating who we
    are, flaws and all.

    12.
    Everything is unfolding as it should.

    We often worry about how
    we’re doing in life right now. Many of us hurry through life, stressed out
    because we’re not successful enough, rich enough, or popular enough.

    But if you believe that
    everything in your life will fall into place eventually, you no longer have to
    be anxious about anything. Have faith—you’ll get there at the right time.

    13.
    Today is a good day to celebrate.

    Being alive today is a
    cause for celebration. Having a roof over your head is a very good reason to be
    joyful. Having access to clean running water and electricity is reason enough to
    be in a festive mood.

    Don’t take life for
    granted. Celebrate everything that you have.

    14.
    This, too, shall pass.

    Not too long ago, the entire world was freaked out at the thoughts of pandemic and lockdown. Many countries declared a state of emergency, and the financial sector has been hit hard. The health sector was overburdened, and some were saying this is the end of life as we know it.

    We should not dwell on these fear-driven thoughts. Instead, let’s focus on what’s true. Just like a storm, this crisis will one day be over. Hold onto this thought as we continue to wait. The Pandemic sucked, but it is mostly over now, and has little impact on our day-to-day life.

    15.
    I deserve love.

    Many people go through life thinking that they are unlovable. Because of this, they attract situations and relationships where they experience rejection.

    To counter this, they
    need to learn how to love themselves. This self-love is not a narcissistic
    thing—it is the beginning of healing and true happiness.

    Need some tips on how to
    love yourself more? This post provides
    suggestions on how you can fearlessly cultivate self-love
    .

    16.
    I am capable of achieving my goals.

    There are several reasons why people
    procrastinate
    . When
    left unchecked, this tendency can easily become a habit. To counter this, we
    need to adopt good time-management habits that encourage the proper use of our
    time.

    A little discipline on
    our part goes a long way toward creating good habits. It also pays to tap into
    our inner resources and believe that we are capable of change.

    17.
    I trust my intuition and always make
    wise decisions.

    Do you tend to
    second-guess yourself? Are you the type who often needs all the facts before
    making a decision?

    Take a break from overthinking and learn how to listen to what your instincts are telling you. Listening to your intuition is the ultimate act of trust you can show yourself. (Here are some tips to help you stop overthinking your relationship.)

    18.
    I have value and purpose.

    You have something
    unique and valuable to offer the world. When you learn to see your own value
    and believe in it, you are inspiring others to see their own worth as well.

    Respect your struggles.
    Believe in your own limitless potential.

    19.
    I slept and I dreamed that life is all
    joy. I woke and I saw that life is all service. I served and I saw that service
    is joy.
    ” – Kahlil Gibran

    If you’ve lost your
    sense of purpose and wonder what life is really about, consider getting out of
    your comfort zone and being of service to others. For many, volunteer work
    becomes a gateway for self-discovery.

    This quote from Kahlil
    Gibran suggests that being of service might be a way to find true happiness.

    20.
    My confidence grows as I step out of my
    comfort zone.

    Although it is a scary notion, stepping out of our comfort zones is the only way for us to grow.

    Challenges at work, school, or in our personal lives can be uncomfortable, so we often try to avoid confrontations as much as possible. However, these conflicts may be something that we need to go through in order to reach a higher level of maturity and wisdom.

    21.
    I trust the process of life to bring me
    my highest good.

    Instead of viewing a
    crisis as a threat, allow it to reveal opportunities to you.

    If you have ever gone
    through a trying period in your life, you may not have expected to cope as well
    as you did. However, after you experienced those trials, you may have realized
    that you were strong, resilient, and capable.

    22.
    I deserve the best.

    This is similar to
    knowing your value. When you know your worth and believe in it, you are no
    longer willing to settle. You distance yourself from situations where your
    self-worth is diminished. Instead, you choose to be surrounded by people and
    experiences that respect and celebrate your true worth.

    23.
    The first step is you have to say that
    you can.
    ” – Will Smith

    Believe that you can do
    it. Be your own cheerleader. If you have to fake it till you make it for
    awhile, then do so. Just keep doing whatever you have to do to get to where you
    want to go.

    Most importantly,
    believe that you can do it.

    24.
    I am in charge of my life.

    If you allow others to
    dictate how you live your life, what happens to you when those people are gone?
    No one else can write your story for you.

    Take charge of your
    destiny. Give yourself permission to live the life you’ve always dreamed of.

    25.
    I choose to be kind.

    It is easy to spread
    negativity. For many people, it is easier to hate than understand. They hold
    grudges and never trust anyone.

    It’s not a surprise that, in our society, kindness if often considered a weakness, when in fact it is a strength. Being kind helps change the world for the better.

    26.
    I am working to be the best version of
    me.

    Do not diminish your own
    efforts at working towards becoming a better person. If you have decided to cultivate
    good habits, then that’s a reason for celebration!

    27.
    I am surrounded by beauty.

    It’s so easy to complain
    and criticize when things are not going our way. However, by doing so, we
    actually infuse our lives with a lot of negativity, until complaining becomes a
    destructive habit.

    To counter this, we need
    to be mindful of the good, the positive, and the beautiful around us. Sometime,
    these are not immediately obvious, and require us to look closer. Nevertheless,
    always aim to see the positive side of things.

    28.
    Asking for help does not diminish my worth.

    We are often afraid to
    ask for help for fear of being thought of as weak or incapable. But sometimes
    it is important to ask for help when we need it.

    Our worth is not
    diminished by needing assistance. Instead, we have the opportunity to learn from
    those who we lean upon.

    Daily
    Positive Thoughts About Work

    29.
    I am valued in my workplace.

    It never feels good when
    your efforts seem to go unnoticed at work. But if you sometimes doubt the
    contribution you’re making in your workplace, this positive affirmation can
    keep insecurities about your career at bay.

    In addition to using
    this thought as a personal mantra for the workplace, the following actions can
    also give you peace of mind about the status of your career:

    • Discuss the matter with your boss and ask for an evaluation of your performance.
    • Promote your team. Tell others about the work your team is doing, and make sure that each team member gets credit for your work output.
    • Appreciate your own efforts. Take time to make a personal evaluation of your efforts, of what went well and what needs improvement in your performance so that even if you don’t receive validation from others, you know that you are doing your best with every task you perform

    30.
    I attract respect.

    Are you concerned that
    you are not receiving the level of respect that you deserve, or that you’re
    giving your colleagues? Perhaps now is the time to assert yourself.

    Share your ideas during
    meetings. Voice your opinion when the opportunity presents itself. Become
    visible in the workplace in a positive way, and you’ll surely attract the
    respect you want.

    31.
    I am responsible.

    You know are capable of
    finishing your tasks, so you should believe that you can meet your quotas.
    Trust yourself to be able to deliver what’s expected of you and more.

    32.
    I make a positive contribution with the
    work I do.

    You don’t need to be the
    CEO of a corporation to make an impact. Doing your job well is a wonderful
    contribution you can make, no matter what kind of work you do.

    33.
    I am investing in myself because I am
    worth it.

    Although you may be
    dedicated to your work, it is also important to remember to take care of your
    health. It is only by being healthy that you will be able to do your work well.

    Take advantage of days
    off to regroup, de-stress, and do activities that promote self-love.

    34.
    The work I do is appreciated and
    well-compensated.

    Have faith that people
    are noticing the hard work that you’re doing. In due time, your efforts will be
    rewarded. Meanwhile, always give your best effort, even if no one is watching.

    35.
    Each day, I move closer to the life I
    dream of.

    Be inspired to reach
    your dreams with this daily reminder. You may encounter challenges along the
    way, but the important thing is to never give up going after what you want.

    One tool to help you
    achieve the life you want is a vision board. It harnesses the Law of Attraction to help you reach your goals. Check out this post
    for helpful suggestions on the supplies you need in order to create your first
    vision board
    .

    36.
    My work is inspiring and fulfilling.

    In an ideal world,
    everybody would work at their dream job. However, in reality, a lot of people
    are dissatisfied with their work.

    Perhaps you also feel
    uninspired with the work that you do. If so, remind yourself that in the
    current economic climate, having a job is a blessing.

    To feel excited about going
    to work, try using this positive mantra every morning as you commute to your
    workplace. Repeat it to yourself as often as necessary.

    37.
    I make a positive contribution with the
    work that flows from my hands.

    Your contribution at
    work does not have to be limited to what’s listed in your job description. You
    can also strive to be the person who boosts your department’s morale.

    You can be a source of
    positivity in a high-stress environment. Show up, lend a hand, and be willing
    to go the extra mile.

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    38.
    My job is a wonderful opportunity to
    share what I know with the world.

    Here is another thought
    that can inspire you, no matter what kind of work you do. It reminds you that
    you can always make a positive impact. Do your work well and the world will
    benefit from your expertise.

    39.
    I am learning something new every day.

    Highly successful people
    never stop learning. It is actually this growth mindset that allows them to reach great heights in
    their fields.

    Your job is a wonderful
    opportunity to learn something new every day. The knowledge
    you gain can be directly related to your responsibilities in the workplace, or
    it might be a new set of soft skills.

    Whatever it is, it will
    help you stand out.

    40.
    Challenges help me become a stronger
    person.

    Challenges are meant to
    change us and make us better versions of ourselves. When we encounter challenges,
    our resilience and resourcefulness are tested.

    Ultimately, overcoming
    challenges makes us stronger. It’s good to be reminded of this whenever we’re
    faced with difficulties at work.

    41.
    My ability to conquer challenges is
    limitless.

    Believe that you can
    overcome obstacles that come your way. You need to trust in your abilities to work
    through these challenges.

    More importantly, if you
    are currently feeling overwhelmed, it is a good idea to ask for help. No one
    will think you are weak for doing so.

    Daily
    Positive Thoughts About Abundance and Prosperity

    42.
    I focus on things I am thankful for.

    Instead of focusing on
    what you lack in life, try to direct your attention to things that you already
    have. You will soon realize that there may be a lot of things that you have
    taken for granted.

    This thought allows you
    to zero in on things that matter.

    43.
    Money has a positive impact on my life.

    Many of us have an
    uneasy relationship with money. Often, we don’t know how to manage our funds.

    You can use this
    positive thought to improve your money habits and develop a more positive relationship with
    the money that you have.

    44.
    Wealth constantly flows in my life.

    Some people operate with a scarcity mindset. They feel cheated when they learn of other people’s success, and constantly compare themselves with others.

    If you have a tendency
    toward a scarcity mindset, you can counter it with this affirming thought.
    Choose to believe that your needs will be taken care of.

    45.
    I am open to receiving prosperity in my
    life.

    If you are operating
    through a scarcity mindset, you will feel that you never have enough, no matter
    how wealthy you are.

    To experience true
    prosperity, you should visualize yourself receiving prosperity. This way, you
    open yourself to the other benefits of true wealth: generosity and joy.

    46.
    All my needs are met.

    If you are feeling
    restricted in your life, you can tap into real prosperity with this thought.
    Believe that all your day-to-day needs are being met.

    If you want, you can
    write this thought down and place it in a prominent spot so you are constantly
    reminded that you need never experience scarcity in any form.

    47.
    I set my financial goals and I achieve
    them.

    Whether you’re aiming to
    pay off your credit card bill, preparing for retirement, or saving up for a
    house, having financial goals helps you build your wealth faster.

    This thought reminds you
    to be mindful of your money habits. It encourages you to make sound decisions
    on how to spend and invest your hard-earned money.

    48.
    My income is continually increasing.

    Financial experts
    suggest that we should not rely on our salaries, but instead find ways to add
    to our personal income. May this thought encourage you to be resourceful in
    looking for ways to earn additional income.

    49.
    I choose abundance.

    In order to attract prosperity,
    you need to get rid of your scarcity mindset. Instead, believe that abundance
    is already flowing in your life.

    • See that you are living life abundantly.
    • Feel the abundance in every part of your body. Visualize how it feels when you are generous with your resources. Feel the joy of being happy for other people’s success.
    • Be abundant. Be more generous to the people around you. Give your time to your loved ones. Share your talents and expertise. Take actions that encourage you to share your abundance. You’ll be surprised to find that abundance will overflow in your life no matter how much you share it with others.

    50.
    I have everything I need in life right
    now.

    Realize
    that if you are healthy and you can look forward to what tomorrow may bring,
    then you have everything you need in life. Believe in yourself. Never give up
    in times of challenges, and believe that everything you need will be provided.

    51.
    I invite gratitude into my life.

    Let the Law of
    Attraction work to bring abundance into your life. One way of doing this is by
    living a life filled with gratitude for every experience you have.

    To document your journey to grateful living, we suggest you keeping a gratitude journal for your daily positive thoughts.

    Positive
    Thoughts for the End of the Day

    52.
    The day is now in the past, and I let it
    be.

    There will be days when
    you feel that you could have done more with the 24 hours given to you. Some
    days, you’ll experience frustration at things that don’t go your way.

    Nevertheless, if you’ve
    done the best you could with the opportunity presented to you, you can rest
    easy at the end of the day. Tomorrow is a chance to do better. Let today’s
    lessons sink in. Allow today’s frustrations to melt away with this affirming
    thought.

    53.
    I can rest easy knowing that I did the
    best I could today.

    There’s no need to fret
    about things that were out of your control today. What’s important is that you
    did the best that you could.

    54.
    I am at peace.

    Mindfulness helps us achieve inner peace, and being
    present lowers your stress levels. It takes your mind away from overthinking
    and rumination, promotes better immunity, and improves memory.

    To reap all these benefits, you can begin by declaring your intention to be at peace, regardless of what goes on around you. Think daily positive thoughts.

    55.
    All is well in my world.

    This thought is another
    way to achieve inner peace. When you declare that all is well in your life, you
    are attracting situations, relationships, and experiences that validate this thought.

    56.
    I am learning and growing each day.

    Each day brings us
    learning experiences. When we embrace these experiences, they help us grow. And
    growth is the point of all this. Don’t pass up the opportunity to learn from
    your daily encounters.

    57.
    I made a positive contribution to the
    world today.

    We can’t emphasize this
    enough: You have something unique to
    offer the world
    .

    Live with intention.
    Infuse your day-to-day interactions with sincerity.

    Even though you are not
    aware of it, you’re making an impact on someone else’s life.

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    58.
    I look forward to what the morning
    brings.

    When faced with uncertainty,
    we tend to focus on the negative. We become more stressed out, and we are prone
    to making unwise decisions.

    To counter this, you might want to list at least a couple of things that excite and motivate you to get up in the morning. Work on these things and give them attention.

    You’ll likely feel invigorated for the entire day because you have a sense of purpose. Take time to think of these actions and start your day with some daily positive thoughts.

    59.
    I am grateful for all the people who
    make my life meaningful.

    Everyone who becomes a
    part of your life gives you a gift. Be grateful to all of these people for
    enriching your life.

    60.
    I move upward and forward.

    Travel unencumbered. Let
    go of past hurts and resentments. Choose to move forward, ready to meet what
    life has in store.

    61.
    I am loved and capable of giving love.

    The greatest thing we
    can do in this world is to love others and ourselves. It is an important commitment
    that will help us cope with whatever challenges we face.

    Use this thought as a
    reassuring conclusion at the close of the day.

    The Habit of
    Positive Thinking

    We all
    want to be happier and live a more rewarding life. But sometimes it’s hard to
    remember the important things in life when we’re faced with the challenges and
    pressures of everyday existence.

    Nevertheless,
    positivity has a host of benefits, especially for your health. Studies show
    that positive thinking can actually give you a longer lifespan. And the
    more you focus on the positive aspects of your experiences and think in
    positive terms, the faster you will manifest the things you want in your life.

    To
    experience for yourself the effects of positivity in your life, how about
    taking a 30-day challenge where you think predominantly positive thoughts?

    I actually
    tried this habit for 30 days. Here’s what I did:

    • Download the Mind Jogger app from iTunes.
    • Set a reminder to go off randomly between 9 am and 8 pm.
    • Read the reminder that says “What Are You Thankful For?”
    • Think for one minute about something that I’m truly thankful for at that moment.

    This was a
    very simple exercise, but oddly enough it has become my favorite habit I’ve
    developed this year.

    Final Words
    on Positive Thoughts

    Whether you’re in the
    midst of a crisis or things are going just fine, having positive thoughts is
    beneficial for your health and well-being. This helps you increase your ability
    to cope with crisis when it arises, whether it’s a personal one or something
    that affects the entire world.

    In order to reap the
    benefits of a positive mindset, it is necessary to believe that your thoughts
    work to manifest what you want in life.

    You also need to develop the habit of thinking in positive terms. Try to take time for daily positive thoughts every day. Perhaps what you can do is set aside a certain time each day to contemplate the things you are most thankful for. An easy way to do this is writing in a gratitude journal.

    It is only when we dwell on positivity that we move closer to true
    happiness and peace of mind.

    You might want to check out the following resources on the topic of positivity:

    Finally, if you want the perfect morning routine, then check out this seven-step process for creating a morning routine that will become a vital part of your daily life.)

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  • 11 Ways to Be a More Patient Person

    11 Ways to Be a More Patient Person

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    Since you’re here, I’d be willing to guess that you’ve had it up to here a bit too frequently…and you’re looking for some relief. 

    I can relate. Kids. Work. Personal and familial relationships. Interruptions from co-workers. Deadlines. Traffic.

    Time goes by quickly and days are overwhelming. And what does this lead to? A complete loss of patience. 

    I don’t have time to wait for the person who is checking out in front of me to fix their complicated issue. Oh, and every. single. time. I pick a tollbooth lane, it’s behind the one person who can’t figure something out. 

    I’d say I have a pretty low tolerance for delay, and I think that the final straw to prove that is that I’m the one touching the elevator button several times in a row, thinking it will recognize that I seriously need to be somewhere—apparently 2-3x as much as anyone else. 

    Like a lot of people in our society, I prefer to have what I need right about now.

    And, if you really want to know how patient other people are– according to a British survey, the average person gets frustrated within 16 seconds of waiting for a website to load, and 25 seconds for a traffic light to turn green.

    I believe it.

    In this article, we are going to talk a little about patience and the importance of having it. Then we will look at 11 ways that you can increase the amount of patience you have in your life. 

    Let’s start by defining patience and looking at how important it is to develop (if you don’t already have it).

    What Is Patience and Why Do I Need It?

    Dictionary.com seems to have the most comprehensive definition of patience. They offer three definitions:

    “The quality of being patient, as the bearing of provocation, annoyance, misfortune, or pain, without complaint, loss of temper, irritation, or the like.”

    To me, this means being able to stay calm when you’re aggravated.

    “An ability or willingness to suppress restlessness or annoyance when confronted with delay.”

    This one clearly has to do with time, so if you are very protective of your time or you’re often rushed, but you can accept unexpected delays, you would be considered to be patient.

    “Quiet, steady perseverance; even-tempered care; diligence.”

    So, pretty much having the willingness to keep going, even if things aren’t going your way.

    And what is patience in layman’s terms? It’s basically a practice of self-control. 

    Without having patience after a long day, you will undoubtedly experience ego depletion, which means you’re no longer able to regulate your thoughts, feelings, or actions.  

    What kind of impact do you think that could have on your life?

    Your willpower to have patience takes a bit of a nosedive throughout the day because you’re constantly using it, and by the time dinner has been cleared, you’re completely depleted. 

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    One of the most effective ways to become more patient is to literally make yourself wait for things.

    Everyone reaches their limit, and once you’ve gotten to that point, it becomes nearly impossible to have any type of patience for something standing in your way. If you’re tempted to yell at your kids at night for misbehaving, that’s the time you’re probably going to do it.

    However, if you can learn to improve your patience, you will be able to pause before you react to something unexpected and gain control of your thoughts. 

    Building patience will also:

    • Give you the drive that you may need to complete a goal because it will help you recognize that nothing that is of any importance comes easy. 
    • Help you maintain positive relationships with those around you. There are many nights where I want to snap at my child for not listening, or raise my voice at her for doing something bad. However, doing so wouldn’t teach her any type of lesson–it would simply hurt her feelings and then make me feel awful as well
    • Help you refrain from looking at your co-worker with a death stare when they’re telling you about what their cat did last night, while you have a laundry list of things to do, which in turn will help you keep up a positive relationship with this person you see on a regular basis and keep your reputation clean at work.

    To avoid having adverse reactions to situations such as these, it’s important to learn how to develop patience. Let’s look at a few ways you can do this.

    11 Ways to Be More Patient in Life

    1. Start to Wait for Things on Purpose

    Weird, but true. One of the most effective ways to become more patient is to literally make yourself wait for things.

    Research published in Psychological Science reports that making yourself wait for things that you want can not only increase your patience, but also make you happier in the long run. 

    You can start small by putting that unopened package on your front step aside when you get home and tend to it later. Then you can try bigger things like putting off a purchase that you really want.

    And, if you’re among the 96% of people who will knowingly eat or drink something that will burn your mouth because you don’t have the patience to wait? Just chill for a sec. Literally.  

    Your patience will grow with time.  (And to make the wait less boring, listen to these songs about waiting.)

    2. Explore Your Triggers

    You’re probably more willing to be patient in some circumstances than in others, so what makes the difference?

    As you pay closer attention to losing your patience, think about the antecedents to these events.

    What was going on right before you lost your patience?  Is it when a coworker isn’t responding to an urgent email? Your spouse isn’t answering their phone? Your child won’t stop singing that song about sharks?  

    Some triggers will happen more often than others, and you can work up to focusing on the situations that really grind your gears the most. But start with something manageable–a trigger that only makes you a little impatient, not something that sets you off the edge.

    If you can gain control over this first trigger, take the skills you learned from that exercise and apply it to another trigger. One by one, with practice and patience, you will make great progress. (Read about the people who did exactly that.)

    Not sure how to recognize your triggers? Start by keeping a sheet of paper with you that you can write a tally mark on every time you lose your patience.

    Doing this will help you control your impulse of getting mad because you will learn to become more aware of it. When you acknowledge your triggers, you may be better suited to take control over your feelings and calm down a bit.

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    3. Put Unimportant Things Aside

    There are a lot of things you probably do (whether you realize it or not) that take time away from the more important things on your agenda. So one way to gain patience is to gain time. 

    Take a few minutes to look at what you have going on every day, and try to remove 2 or 3 tasks that take up time, but aren’t really that important. You need to figure out what’s a priority and what can be either delegated to someone else or eliminated altogether. Here is a great tool to help you do this.

    4. Practice Mindfulness

    Yes, I realize this topic comes up a lot. But–for good reason! 

    Many of us think about several things at one time, jumping from one thought to the next without pausing to finish the first task. We all live lives full of interruptions as we try to take on too much at once–yet never feel like we’re making any progress. 

    Those who are very well-versed in mindfulness recognize patience as being one of the seven pillars of this practice, because with patience, we can accept the fact that some things have to unfold on their own, and the timeframe is out of our hands.

    Mindfulness reminds us that patience is a type of wisdom that lets us know that everything in the world is in its own process than cannot be hurried.  

    Patience increases our compassion for ourselves and helps us recognize and tolerate all of the processes in our lives.

    Learning how to be mindful helps reduce any mental resistance to time and lets us accept every moment as it unfolds–all the while, having trust that any development is unfolding exactly how it’s supposed to.

    Try to sit with the feelings of impatience if you start to experience and notice that there are negative things going on in your mind and body. You will be able to develop more patience if you can recognize your frustrations, slow down, and focus on one thing at a time.

    Take a few minutes to watch the video below to learn about mindfulness habits you can start practicing.

    5. Respond, Don’t React

    When you confront an inconvenience with resistance, you’re probably going to get frustrated pretty quickly because you’re looking for (but not finding) any way to remove the challenge ahead of you. 

    However, if you respond instead of reacting to the unplanned circumstance, you may realize that the source of your typical frustration isn’t the inconvenience itself, but the feelings that it stirs up inside of you. 

    If you have no control over the situation that you’re facing, you don’t have to like it, but you can still choose to accept it since you can’t change it anyway. Try to be open in your responses to unwanted events and, if nothing else, be neutral.

    You can try asking yourself these questions if you need to: 

    • Do I have any control over this situation? What do I have control of right now?
    • Is my impatience helping or hurting the impact that the problem is having on me?
    • What response would be the most helpful right now?

    If you’re a parent, read this post about how to be more patient with your kids even when you’re stressed.

    6. Devote an Entire Day to Being Patient

    Set one day aside and make being patient your short-term goal for the whole day. Make an effort to think about everything you do as you take your time going about the day. 

    When the day is finished, think back on all of the ways you’ve been able to make smart choices, collaborate with other people, and understand the things going on around you.

    After you do this for one day, put forth the effort to be persistent and do it on a more regular basis. 

    7. Practice Pausing Before Speaking

    If you’re like me, you may sometimes have a tendency to blurt out the first thing that comes to mind without thinking about any potential consequences.

    However, if you can take the time to pause and think for a moment about what you want to say and how you want to say it, you can avoid getting yourself into some messy situations that could stem from your impatience.

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    Take the time to pause and think for a moment about what you want to say and how you want to say it.

    This exercise will address your lack of patience because you will be forced to stop, consider your thoughts, and make the right decision before responding to something. This skill can then be translated to other areas of your life.

    8. Use the Time Wisely

    If you’re waiting for something to happen, it means you’ve got a bit of extra time on your hands that you weren’t expecting…this is a good thing! Instead of counting the minutes, focus on something that you otherwise might not have time to do. 

    Take advantage of this time that you have to spare. Text a friend, read a bit, listen to a podcast, or simply just practice gratitude. Look at the extra time as being a favor rather than an inconvenience.

    9. Take Some Deep Breaths

    Possibly most importantly, try to relax and take some slow, deep breaths. This will naturally help calm your body down and relax your mind if you’re starting to feel impatient. 

    If you’re still feeling upset after doing some deep breathing, go for a short walk and try to clear your head that way. Try doing some walking meditation so you can alter your focus to things that are more important than whatever is bringing you down. 

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    Taking some slow, deep breaths will help calm your body down and relax your mind if you’re starting to feel impatient.

    10. Understand That Being Irritated Is Addicting

    Our brains still have that old reptilian part that controls our fight or flight response and aims to protect our safety. When it comes to emotional safety, we want what we want, we want to get ahead, and we want to achieve more than the person next to us. This isn’t necessarily bad, it’s just biology.

    That urge to protect ourselves is addicting. So in order to grow patience, you need to learn to battle any feelings that are the opposite of patience, including:

    • Anger
    • Irritation
    • Blame
    • Frustration

    This is uncomfortable at first, because you have to recognize that things aren’t going your way. Then you have to face your inner thoughts of, “Can’t they hurry up?” or “Why are they so incompetent?” and move beyond them.

    Remember that the situation that you’re in may be uncomfortable, but it’s probably not entirely intolerable.

    11. Change Your Story

    Give yourself a pep talk as you’re focusing on your vulnerability of becoming impatient. Don’t fuel the story with how wrong everything is around you or make up some “possible” extreme circumstances that may be the cause of your frustrations. 

    Whenever you start feeling impatient, remember that you’ve been given an opportunity to grow by reminding yourself that you’re a tolerant person who is stronger than whatever force you’re unfortunately facing. 

    Final Thoughts on Being More Patient

    Patience is a very beneficial character trait that you can learn. This purposeful form of self-discipline can help prevent you from doing things that are counterproductive and a waste of energy.

    As you learn how to lay your frustrations aside, you will start to think in a more positive manner and make more responsible decisions.

    Try the strategies laid out in this article to help you learn to be more patient. This single skill that can often be overlooked is so valuable and can ultimately save you a lot of stress and frustration.

    Finally, if you’re looking for a bit of inspiration for more patience in life, here are some articles to check out:

    Connie Mathers is a professional editor and freelance writer. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and a Master’s Degree in Social Work. When she is not writing, Connie is either spending time with her daughter and two dogs, running, or working at her full-time job as a social worker in Richmond, VA.

    Finally, if you want to take your goal-setting efforts to the next level, check out this FREE printable worksheet and a step-by-step process that will help you set effective SMART goals.

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  • 50 Inspirational Quotes to Motivate You

    50 Inspirational Quotes to Motivate You

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    Great quotes can be inspirational and motivational. You can use quotes to help guide your decisions in life, work and love. Here are 50 of the best inspirational quotes to motivate you:


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    1. Nothing is impossible, the word itself says “I’m possible”! — Audrey Hepburn
    2. I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. — Maya Angelou
    3. Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right. — Henry Ford
    4. Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence. — Vince Lombardi
    5. Life is 10 percent what happens to me and 90 percent of how I react to it. — Charles Swindoll
    6. If you look at what you have in life, you’ll always have more. If you look at what you don’t have in life, you’ll never have enough. — Oprah Winfrey
    7. None of us is as smart as all of us. — Ken Blanchard
    8. I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. — Jimmy Dean
    9. Believe you can and you’re halfway there. — Theodore Roosevelt
    10. To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart. — Eleanor Roosevelt
    11. Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears. — Les Brown
    12. Alone, we can do so little; together we can do so much. — Helen Keller
    13. Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve. — Napoleon Hill
    14. Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do, so throw off the bowlines, sail away from safe harbor, catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore, Dream, Discover. — Mark Twain
    15. I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. — Michael Jordan
    16. Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value. — Albert Einstein
    17. I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions. — Stephen Covey
    18. When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it. –Henry Ford
    19. The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any. — Alice Walker
    20. The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. — Amelia Earhart
    21. Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision, the ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results. — Andrew Carnegie
    22. Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant. — Robert Louis Stevenson
    23. The real opportunity for success lies within the person and not in the job. — Zig Ziglar
    24. Change your thoughts and you change your world. — Norman Vincent Peale
    25. There is no royal road to anything. One thing at a time, all things in succession. That which grows fast, withers as rapidly. That which grows slowly, endures. — Josiah Gilbert Holland
    26. Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact. — William James
    27. Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs. — Farrah Gray
    28. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck. — Dalai Lama
    29. You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have. — Maya Angelou
    30. I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear. — Rosa Parks
    31. I would rather die of passion than of boredom. — Vincent van Gogh
    32. A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands are empty. — Unknown
    33. A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new. — Albert Einstein
    34. What’s money? A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and goes to bed at night and in between does what he wants to do. — Bob Dylan
    35. I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do. — Leonardo da Vinci
    36. If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else. — Booker T. Washington
    37. When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left and could say, I used everything you gave me. — Erma Bombeck
    38. The quickest way to double your money is to fold it over and put it back in your pocket. — Will Rogers
    39. Certain things catch your eye, but pursue only those that capture the heart. — Ancient Indian Proverb
    40. When I hear somebody sigh, “Life is hard,’ I am always tempted to ask, “Compared to what?’” — Sydney Harris
    41. Everything has beauty, but not everyone can see. — Confucius
    42. Nurture your mind with great thoughts. To believe in the heroic makes heroes. — Benjamin Disraeli
    43. When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down “happy”. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life. — John Lennon
    44. The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be. — Ralph Waldo Emerson
    45. We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone. — Ronald Reagan
    46. Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear. —George Addair
    47. We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light. —Plato
    48. Nothing will work unless you do. —Maya Angelou
    49. I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples. —Mother Teresa
    50. What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality. —Plutarch

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