The Power of Patience: How This Old-Fashioned Virtue Can Improve Your Life
Find 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.
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Book details
- Author
- M.J. Ryan
- Imprint
- Conari Press, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Pages
- 224
- Formats
- Paperback
- Subjects
- Self-Help › Self-Management › Time Management
Self-Help › Personal Growth › Success
Self-Help › Motivational & Inspirational
Self-Help › Personal Growth › Happiness - Topics
- mindfulness · happiness · stress relief · personal growth · self-care · slowing down · finding joy
- ISBN-13
- 9781642504576
About the author
M.J. RYAN is one of the creators of the New York Times bestselling Random Acts of Kindness series and the author of more than six titles, including Attitudes of Gratitude, The Power of Patience and The Happiness Makeover, with 1.75 million copies of her books in print.
The Happiness Makeover was nominated for the 2005 Books for Better Living award in the Motivational category.
When she’s not writing, Ryan gives speeches and workshops throughout the country, at venues including the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Massachusetts, Esalen Institute at Big Sur, and Robert Redford’s Sundance resort in Utah.
M.J. lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and daughter.