Have Patience

Our traits define who we are as a person, so let's make them positive!

One quality that is hard to come by in today’s society is learning patience.  All of us want instant gratification.  That is, what we want, we want now!  It is a positive characteristic to decide you want something, set a goal, and do what you need to get there, but learning patience in this process is important.

Try and strike a balance between taking action to do or acquire something and realizing that you may not be able to possess that something right now. In learning patience you must build up your self-control.  All the lessons you have learned in Boost Kids require self-control, whether it is listening, handling a bragger, or respecting others. It is very easy to get frustrated with people because they are not doing exactly what you requested. It is important to have patience with others in any situation. Here are a few examples: 


Examples of Learning Patience


Wait a little longer
Your parents tell you that you can have a new bike and you decide you want it right now.  You keep asking your mom to take you to the store today.  She lets you know today is not a good day and agrees to take you tomorrow.  The fact that your parents said you can have the bike is all you need right now.  If for whatever reason they are unable take you right now, back off a little.  Too many times by hassling, it turns the whole process from something nice for you into a bad experience.  In reality, if it takes a little longer to get the bike, it does not diminish the excitement of going to the store, purchasing the bike, and going home to ride it.

More patience with siblings
It is only natural sometimes to battle with siblings, particularly younger ones.  Try and show more patience in your approach to them.  Showing siblings you have and are learning patience will help develop a better relationship with them and a less stressful household.

Learning patience will help you relax and be more confident.