Comments on: How to become a more patient person in just 5 months

By: STOP!

STOP! — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 04:08:16 +0000

[...] their own, without us having to do anything else. A great way to achieve this awareness comes from Aaron, who used it to make himself a more patient person: he suggests wearing a bracelet or wristband, and whenever you catch yourself in the thought or [...]

By: Shelly Artus

Shelly Artus — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 06:25:50 +0000

interesting!

By: Jon

Jon — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:00:40 +0000

I suppose if it works for you it is good. However, if you are aware enough of your behavior to move the wrist band, you are aware enough to control yourself at that point without the wrist band. Consider a time in the past when you have been angry, the phone rings, you go and pick it up in full control of your emotions as if you were not angry 3 seconds ago! It’s done by choice…….either you control yourself or your emotions control you. Emotions are very poor at thinking, emotional reactions cause all kinds of issues, this is why we have brains. Think with your brain and you will always choose far more wisely, and you will be in control.

By: Danielle

Danielle — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:01:05 +0000

Hey Aaron, nice tip I’ll be sure to try this out. I’ll do anything to be a calmer and nicer person. I decided the last straw for me was the other night, I got in a huge fight with one of my friends and some guy which came to beating each other up, I get violent when I’m mad and I need to just forget and drop things. I find myself pissed at myself for the things I do wrong. I really need to fix this.

By: Tracey

Tracey — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:59:43 +0000

I love this idea!!! I’m a teacher and I find that I’m getting more and more impatient. I like the fact that it’s so easy but does require some attention. Thanks!!!!

Off to get a wristband…
: )
Tracey

By: Sarah Gershman

Sarah Gershman — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:29:53 +0000

I am still doing it – though not as consistently as the first few days. It’s hard to distinguish between feeling impatient and acting on the feeling. sometimes, I’ll talk to my kids through partially gritted teeth – not actually losing my patience, but not being patient either…

By: Aaron

Aaron — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:36:51 +0000

@Sarah – how is it going? You still sticking with it?

@Jona intense as in loud? Maybe try earplugs along with a wristband? :) If you want a wristband btw let me know.

By: Jona

Jona — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:58:31 +0000

Good advice Aaron. I need to become a more patient person also. My neighbors are very intense and I like the idea of a ‘reminder’ of my actions or stress levels.

By: Sarah Gershman

Sarah Gershman — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:37:47 +0000

No need, Aaron! I always wear a hairband around my wrist. I love this tip – and am using it diligently (so far.)

By: Aaron

Aaron — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:40:39 +0000

@Sarah – glad you like the idea. Not only will I check in next time I see you, I’ll hook you up with a wristband if ya want one. :)