PATIENCE

PATIENCE

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I consider this as a virtue that most Nigerians are not blessed with. Lack of this is the major cause of accidents and misunderstandings in our society. To wait for just 2mins in some cases feels like ages to some people.Yet patience is essential to daily life—and might be key to a happy one. Having patience means being able to wait calmly in the face of frustration or adversity, so anywhere there is frustration or adversity—i.e., nearly everywhere—we have the opportunity to practice it. At home with our kids, at work with our colleagues, at the grocery store with half our city’s population, patience can make the difference between annoyance and equanimity, between worry and tranquility.
Religions and philosophers have long praised the virtue of patience; now researchers are starting to do so as well. Recent studies have found that, sure enough, good things really do come to those who wait. Some of these science-backed benefits are listed below,
  1. Patient people enjoy better mental health
  2. Patient people are better friends and neighbors
  3. Patience helps us achieve our goals
  4. Patience is linked to good health
We can try to shelter ourselves from frustration and adversity, but they come with the territory of being human. Practicing patience in everyday situations—like with our punctuality-challenged coworker—will not only make life more pleasant in the present, but might also help pave the way for a more satisfying and successful future.

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