Keep Moving

“Be not afraid of growing slowly. Be only afraid of standing still.” ~ Chinese Proverb ~

Patience for what we truly desire is one of the greatest tests. Things just don't always happen overnight, however, as long as you are moving in the right direction things will happen for you.  Take steps daily to achieve.  It is when you stop that you run the risk of never attaining or worse retreating.  It is true that from time to time you need to take a break and assess your journey - but that is not the same as standing still.  You are still moving toward success, just more slowly.

1. Close your eyes
2. Breathe
3. Empty your mind
4. As thoughts come in, acknowledge and whisk them away
5. Focus on your breathing
6. Think about the affirmation:

I will move mentally and physically toward my goals.

Don't Be a Hypocrite

Patience is something you admire in the driver behind you and scorn in the one ahead. ~Mac McCleary~

Are you full of contradictions? Do you get impatient and unforgiving for people who are late, yet you want patience and understanding for when you are late?  Leaders need to be role models and must demonstrate the behaviors they want to see.  Think about how you feel when you see a direct report yell at another co-worker or their own direct report.  You would tell them that this kind of behavior is unacceptable.  Yet, how many of you have lost your temper at your direct reports AND in front of others?  Your followers watch you for the correct behavior.   You loose credibility when you say one thing and then do another.  Practice kindness and forgiveness when you expect others to do the same.  Otherwise, you just seem like a hypocrite.  Last time I checked, hypocrisy was not listed a desired trait of a leader.

1. Close your eyes
2. Breathe
3. Empty your mind
4. As thoughts come in, acknowledge and whisk them away
5. Focus on your breathing
6. Think about the affirmation:

I will be sincere in my actions and demonstrate the behaviors I want to see in others.

Patience Will Make You Think Better

Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which

difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish. ~John Quincy Adams

Our brains do not work as well under severe pressure.  When you are impatient you put yourself under that kind of pressure. You tend to want to quit when things do not happen quickly. The best creativity and innovation come to you.  It is not forced.  True leaders will find the patience and allow things to happen as they should happen.  You will do your best thinking and problem solving by practicing patience and determination.

1. Close your eyes
2. Breathe
3. Empty your mind
4. As thoughts come in, acknowledge and whisk them away
5. Focus on your breathing
6. Think about the affirmation:

"I will continue on and be patient so,

that I can think clearly and problem solve."