Five ways to increase your patience

Patience is a virtue(美德；优点) that is well learned. By having patience, you can be a peaceful and calm person. 【小题1】.

Accept that everyone is different.

Do you accept yourself as you are? Do you accept others for the differences that they possess? Sometimes it is hard to realize that the differences in other people are what make them special.【小题2】 .Wondering why you can’t catch up with others is meaningless.

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Are there times when others’ lack of skills annoys you and frustrate you? There might be times when you are certain you could have done a better job than others. Don’t let these negative feelings build up inside of you. Perhaps you can teach others what you know. When you help others, everyone involved benefits in the long run. It just takes a little patience to help others with these little tasks.

Act instead of reacting.

When lack of patience begins to make you frustrated, there is something you can do about the situation. By keeping yourself busy, there will be no time left to be frustrated. 【小题4】.You may be able to do something about the situation. Perhaps you can even take the time to just relax and enjoy life.

Slowly count to ten.

There may be times when you feel like you are just at the end of your rope. It can be easy to lose your patience during these stressful times. If you fear that your reaction may be inappropriate because of your lack of patience, you might want to try the“count to ten”rule. In these moments, stop and slowly count to ten. This will help you to calm down and give you time to see the situation with clearer eyes.

Look at things from a different perspective.

【小题5】. If you do so, you’ll often be able to offer compassion instead of frustration. You may even be able to find a solution you hadn’t seen before. You can broaden your horizons and gain more patience and wisdom by expanding your thinking in this way.

Choosing a nice mountain bike for you is easier than learning how to ride it. 【小题1】:

Decide how you are going to use your new mountain bike.

Are you a new rider who simply wants to travel outdoors on the weekend, weather permitting? Do you plan to test yourself on the rough roads, every day, rain or shine? Or are you going to use your new mountain bike to ride to and from school or work? 【小题2】, and you’re more than half way toward choosing the right mountain bike for you.

Visit your local bike shops.

Any good bike shop will stock a wide range of quality mountain bikes in all price points and sizes. Your local bike shops will carry more than one brand of bicycle. Not only will they sell you a mountain bike that suits your needs, but they will service what they sell.【小题3】. You’ll get one that satisfies you right away.

Don’t be bashful (羞怯的).

Tell your salesperson how you intend to use your new mountain bike, and how much you are willing to spend. Your salesperson will show you a selection of models and brands accordingly. He or she will also help you determine the right size for you.【小题4】.

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All good bike shops let customers take test rides. There’s a good reason for this beyond “try-before-you-buy’’ salesmanship. Since you already know your price range and find the right size, you now have to find out which brand you ride best. They want you to be happy with your purchase. After only a few lest rides from more than one bike shop, the right mountain bike will choose you.

You find yourself stuck in traffic when a hasty driver cuts you off. Before you know it, your blood pressure has spiked and you impulsively yell anger out of the window. This kind of scene happens to everyone at some point. Frequent bursts that increase quickly, though, may be a sign that you’re dealing with a short temper. 【小题1】

Practice mindfulness meditation. 【小题2】 Close your eyes and notice the physical sensation of anger travel through your body, whether it’s through your rapid heart rate or your clenched (紧张的) jaw. Inhale deeply and allow all thoughts of anger to release as you exhale. Repeat 2 to 3 times per day or whenever you start to feel anger arise.

【小题3】 Come up with some concrete strategies for dealing with situations that you know will trigger your temper. If you know your daily commute tends to set you off, for example, set aside some time to focus on alternative options. Waking up earlier to catch an emptier train or carpooling (拼车) with a coworker might make all the difference.

Get physical. When you start to feel your blood boil, work it off with an exercise session. Go out for a quick ran, play a sport that gets your heart pumping, or swim a few laps in the neighborhood pool. 【小题4】

Use a daily mood chart. Track episodes of anger and irritability (易怒) by keeping a daily record of your moods. 【小题5】 To get an extra clear picture of your moods, try to also take notes of your intake of caffeine or other substances, quality of sleep, stressful situations or conversations, and any underlying emotions like fear or disappointment.