When I think about it many of the items listed on my 43 things are related in some way to each other. I used to view my life in a triangle- there was work, there was relationship, there was fun. Whenever these didn’t add up to an equilateral triangle then something was off. I haven’t thought about “my” triangle for a while, a long while. But as I was going thru all my 43 things just now something clicked. I am more patient now, yes. But why? I’m not making a super conscious effort, just a little one. Well, without holding grudges I am not feeling stressed or on edge. Similarly, I’m out enjoying life, doing what I enjoy, and trying to do the work/life balance, which is very possible if you’re stubborn about it and make it work. I’m not sure I’ll be expecting any major promotions anytime soon, which is unfortunate as I once again reached 100% but don’t work the 60-80 hours some people do. I stick to my 40 and that’s that. I me, it should be about what I do and not how long it takes. I digress… the bottom line is that my triangle is equalateral again and with everything clicking at the moment it keeps my stress levels really low which is usually the culprit of patience.