How to Master The Painful Elasticity of Patience

Whenever you have something that you want, you have to be patient.

In weight loss, you must be patient until the results show up. In a job search, you must be patient until something happens. Looking for love, house hunting, or promotion all generate the necessity of patience.

A goal creates desire. The waiting period to get to that goal creates restlessness. Patience is all about managing your restlessness.

Your patience will be tested like an elastic. The more stretched the elastic, the more likely you are to act unnaturally. For example, your performance level at work will drop if you don't get a promotion after an expected period.

A lack of patience can force you to lower your demands. But, the reality is often different.