About the Book

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 CarlsonDon'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 upswhether 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 ofPresent Over Perfect,When Less Becomes More,The Joy of Missing Out, orStillness is Keywill love M.J. Ryan'sThe Power of Patience.

Table of Contents:
Contents 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