{"product_id":"the-power-of-patience-how-this-old-fashioned-virtue-can-improve-your-life-self-care-gift-for-men-and-women-9781642504576","title":"The Power of Patience: How This Old-Fashioned","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFind Joy in a Busy World by Practicing Patience“This book is a true gift to the world. It's insightful and full of calm, helpful wisdom.” —Richard Carlson, author of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff   Bestselling author M.J. Ryan details just what living with patience can bring to our lives and how it can change us for the better.   Take a deeper look at an old-fashioned quality. We’ve all heard the phrase, “Patience is a virtue,” and doubtless responded with a sigh, as usually it’s spoken with a tone of reproach. But this virtue carries with it a wealth of wisdom that can actually help us find happiness in our day-to-day life.   Slow the rush. Things move at a quick pace in our society, in both our work lives and social lives. Not only are we forced to keep up, but we have been conditioned to expect instant gratification. Because of this, we find ourselves getting flustered by the smallest setbacks or hold ups―whether it’s a slow server at a restaurant or rush-hour traffic. Ryan shares how patience is the very antidote to the stress of our fast-paced lifestyle.   Reclaim your priorities. By reining in our aggravation when things don’t happen instantaneously, we give ourselves time to breathe and think more clearly. We make better use of our days and allow ourselves to make decisions based on how they align with our priorities, instead of focusing on how fast we can get tasks done. With M.J. Ryan’s help, we can learn to foster a patient outlook and find joy and fulfillment in the present moment.   M.J. Ryan’s book is a fulfilling and beneficial self-care gift for women and men that provides:     Straightforward, believable instructions for developing a habit of patience  A source of stress-relief and guide to happier living Ways to find peaceful moments amidst the hustle and bustle that each day brings    Readers of Present Over Perfect, When Less Becomes More, The Joy of Missing Out, or Stillness is Key will love M.J. Ryan’s The Power of Patience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContents Chapter 1: How This Old-Fashioned Virtue Can Improve Your LifeStick-to-It-Ness: The Power of Persistence  No Reason to Stress: The Power of Serenity  That's OK: The Power of Acceptance   Chapter 2: Patience's GiftsPatience Creates Excellence  Patience Brings Us into Harmony with the Cycles of Nature  Patience Helps Us Make Better Decisions  Patience Connects Us to Hope  Patience Helps Us Live Longer and More Stress-Free  Patience Helps Us Waste Less Time, Energy, and Money  Patience Gets Us More of What We Want  Patience Guards the Door to Anger  Patience Gives Us Greater Tolerance and Empathy  Patience Helps Us Have Happier Love Relationships  Patience Makes Us Better Parents  Patience Teaches the Power of Receptivity  Patience Is the Heart of Civility  Patience Grows Our Souls   Chapter 3: The Attitudes of PatienceI'm Still Learning  Patience Is a Decision  This Too Shall Pass  The Screws Are Just as Important as the Wings  Waiting Is Part of Being Alive  It's Better to Work At It Than to Buy Your Way Out of It  Where Are You Hurrying To?  Boredom Is All in Our Heads  Remember Rule Number Six  Tuning Out Is as Important as Tuning In  What Does This Matter in the Larger Scheme of Things?  People Are Only Human  Some Things Are Worth Waiting For  It Will Work Out  It Takes as Long as It Takes  There's More Than One Right Way  Welcome, Teachers of Patience  Enough Is Enough  Be Here Now  Chapter 4: The Practices of PatienceTell Yourself the Truth About Where You Are Right Now  Tune In to Yourself in the Morning  When Am I Patient? Let Me Count the Ways  Know Your Impatience Triggers  Learn Your Early-Warning Signs  Take a Breather  Climb Down to the Base of the Tree  Road Sage, Not Road Rage  Issue a Storm Warning to Children  Tap Into Your Inner Wisdom  Keep Your Blood Sugar Level Up  Reframe the Situation  Find Something Else to Do  Practice with Aging Parents and Other Elders  Respond from Your Heart  Tell Yourself You Have All the Time You Need  Do a Risk Analysis  Keep Your Eyes on the Prize  Underwhelm Yourself  Ask Yourself: Is This Thing Still Flying?   Chapter 5: Twenty Simple Patience BoostersChapter 6: Above All, Be Merciful with YourselfMy Thanks  Bibliography","brand":"Mango Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51020200378711,"sku":"9781642504576","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781642504576.jpg?v=1750782743","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-power-of-patience-how-this-old-fashioned-virtue-can-improve-your-life-self-care-gift-for-men-and-women-9781642504576","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}