The Art of Patience

Overview/Description Many of us are impatient at times. And when we lose control of our patience it hurts not only us, but those around us. Impatience raises our stress levels and over time can even inflict physical harm to our bodies. But it seems that patience is a skill that is quickly diminishing, but one that constantly needs improving. You see examples of impatience and patience throughout each day; when you’re stuck in traffic, when you’re waiting in line for the grocery store, and when your children are taking too long to get ready for school in the morning. Even if you don’t rate your own level of personal patience as being very high, the good news is that with practice, you too can learn to be more patient in your life.

Target Audience Anyone interested in learning how to become more patient in their lives.

Expected Duration 45-60 minutes

Workshop Objectives At the end of this workshop, you will be able to: • Identify the characteristics of impatience • Uncover the signs of impatience and its effects • Discern how to locate your personal impatience triggers • Identify methods to counter impatience • Describe and employ procedures to manage the symptoms of impatience • Engage in the “Art of Intelligent Waiting” • Describe how to wait with purpose, intent, and belief.