How do I better control my patience?

A lot of time is spent getting to the actual questions needing to be answered. Greet the person with a genuine smile and handshake, then say, “I’m under a great deal of time pressure right now, we have 10 minutes, let’s use it wisely.”

I don’t have any easy answers. I have found that patience is found in trying situations. The trying situation is the crucible in which patience is born. If nothing was annoying there wouldn’t be a need for patience. Consider all these interruptions as gifts and it changes the focus from frustration to blessing. Life is that which happens in spite of our plans and agendas.

If you know that certain questions are asked repeatedly, write down answers to them and further resources (not you) for them to utilize in a document, print out multiple copies and give ‘em out. While you’re at it, be honest about your stress level and needing time without being questioned. I am with you on the low patience thing and my job sounds a lot like your life, in general – sometimes it’s about hiding in the park for 10 minutes.

Is there any way you could redirect people so that when they ask you questions they do it by e-mail? Then you could read the question and answer them on your time? That would also help you get to the point a bit faster than them explaining it in person.

I’m sure your activites are important to you, but are there any areas where you can simply say “no” or delegate for someone else to start helping these other organizations?

@Simone_De_Beauvoir‘s idea about writing down the frequently asked questions and answers is a great idea!

It’s easy to be what you should be when all is happening well…no stress. It’s when you’re challenged that the essence of your character is revealed.

Take a deep breath and move forward. When it comes to sleep, turn off the phones and remove distractions. You need to have your sleep to be helpful to anyone, especially yourself.

You should just wait. When you are thinking of doing something instead of waiting, force yourself to wait.
Hope that works.

What I would do is try to relax, take a few deep breaths and remember that sometimes, to get things done, you need to be patient and just wait. When I’m waiting in line for something, I try to keep myself occupied by playing on my iPod touch or reading a book. It’s incredibly useful.

Be very concerned with your diet. All this stress and lack of sleep is nad enough, but if you are just eating junk refined sugars and carbs, you are looking at a disaster in the making.
Eat plenty of veggies and fruit.