I am extraordinarily patient, provided I get my own way in the end

(Margaret Thatcher)

I thought I would make good use of the internet and find out how I can become more patient.  This is all light hearted and just a bit of fun.  I found a few sites on the subject one starts with.  'Acquiring patience may take patience' excuse me, i'm just having a good  laugh there.

Apparently I should regard my 'waiting time' as a gift, do Sudoku games, knit (which I'm doing but there are so many scarfs one person can own) apparently I need to be keeping my mind occupied.

I have to distract my mind and cultivate my more patient personality which apparently can be very rewarding.  Oh and being patient can make me become a better Sudoku player and finally knit that scarf.

On another site for tips on how to be patient  which this time has a rating.  A rating of 4 out of five stars and a difficulty of Moderately Challenging.  (I'm worried now)

Step One: Develop realistic expections.  Learn to expect and plan for things not always going smoothly so you will be prepared if you encounter complications and be pleased if you don't

Well let me see, my house sale should have been completed, the offer was excepted in June we are now in ...... October.  I thought that was quite a realistic expection but never mind.

Step Two: Realize that setbacks are only temporary.  Resilient people choose to view difficult times as temporary setbacks.  Believing that the difficulty will pass.

A temporary three week wait.  Ok our wait is nearly over for the Land Registry just next week now.  It will all be moving again after this date, won't it.

Step Three:  Employ a problem solving attitude instead of choosing to be a victim.  People who see themselves as victims seem to believe the world is out to get them, while problem solvers can clearly see what they can and cannot change without taking things personally.

Who says I'm a victim I'm just bloody impatient!!!

Step Four:  Avoid bitterness because it is dangerous to your physical, mental and emotional health.  Bitter people tent to overreact, hold grudges and live miserable lives.

I can't help but feel that this person is starting to sound a little condescending and patronising now.

Step Five:  Have faith that you can overcome a difficult situation.  Be patient knowing that if you have overcome a difficulty before that you can use that as encouragement to get through lifes ups and downs.

Ok, I'll let you know on this one.

Step Six:  Be aware of triggers that cause you to become impatient.  If its something you can change, take steps top change it.  If not, then adjust your attitude and mindset accordingly.

Don't move house and  emigrate to another country.  Maybe don't have children, get married or have pets, drive a car in bad traffic, don't buy anything so you don't have to wait in the really long line at the shop etc etc....