Some of my goals are a little too vague. This is one of them!! I’ll try to be a little more specific.
Some of my specific patience goals is:
1. When people are mean or unkind for no reason, I keep in mind that I don’t know where they are coming from. They may (and probably are) going through something personal that has nothing to do with me.
2. When someone tells me a boring personal story (or a dumb story that’s supposed to be funny), I pay attention and look them in the eye BUT know how to stop them if I am in a hurry or there is something more pressing to do.
3. When children are rude or obnoxious, I keep a positive attitude and don’t lose patience. I keep in mind that they are young and their brains are still developing.
4. When I feel like someone is trying to take advantage of me (i.e. taxi drivers in Brazil) , I don’t take it personally. I give them the benefit of the doubt. Even if their intentions actually are bad, I don’t take it personally.
5. I am thankful for the good people and hopeful that the bad people will change. I will be empathetic because I don’t know who may be facing personal struggles or who has had a difficult life.
