Patience - Key to happiness
With modern technology, we’ve gotten used to having things right away. We can order products with one click, stream entire seasons of shows, and get instant responses on social media. While these conveniences are great, they’ve also made us expect immediate results in many areas of life, which can impact our happiness.
I believe that tech has played a big role in shaping our desire for instant gratification. The convenience of getting things right in the now can make us expect the same speed in other parts of our lives too, like our careers or relationships. The pressure to achieve quickly is often reinforced by social media, where we see others’ successes and highlights, making us feel like we need to keep up.
Wanting things fast can cause problems
- It can make us focus on just getting those results, which can make us miss out on some valuable experiences
- Not having enough contemplative moments with yourself
- That attitude can make it hard for you to learn something of substance which requires months or even years
- More stress, anxiety and health issues
- Can impact your mental health if things do not go in your direction
- Relationships can suffer too when immediate desires are prioritised over long-term commitment and understanding
- Can cause you to make some foolish impulsive decisions
Why practice patience ?
Patience is a key to lasting happiness. It helps us approach life with calmness and resilience, knowing that good things take time. Patience allows us to persevere through challenges without losing heart, building stronger character and a deeper sense of fulfillment.
In personal growth, patience is essential. Whether it’s learning an instrument, advancing in a career, or nurturing a relationship, patience ensures that our efforts are genuine and sustained. It helps us appreciate the journey and not just the destination, leading to greater satisfaction and a sense of achievement.
What to do ?
- Involve in mindfulness practices like meditation. It can help you be more present and calm (plus there are many health benefits as well)
- Set realistic goals and break them into small steps
- Be grateful and acknowledge small progress
- Take breaks from social media
- Engage yourself in something that requires hella time and effort, could be going to gym, gardening, crafting or even playing video games
Do not get me wrong, I am not trying to say that do not put efforts everyday or slow down your speed or progress. All I am saying is that be patient, when things don't show result when you want them to just wait for it, understand that good things actually do take some time. Patience is about more than just enduring delays; it’s about seeing them as opportunities for growth.
Do not let the sparkle of social media fool you anon, look beyond that. Stay hungry and keep at it until its the day to die.