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Sometimes
you can't avoid waiting, but you can make it more palatable. How you
choose to wait can determine whether or not frustrating situations
have an adverse affect on your health. Planning constructive things
to do while waiting is vital. Here are some patience-boosting
activities that can help whittle away waiting time:
Catch up on chores Pay a stack of bills, write a slew of thank-you
notes, make a to-do or shopping lists.
Pack
a book
The 45-minute at the doctors’ office will go by much faster if
you're engrossed in a great new novel rather than struck with four
year-old issues of National Geographic.
Knit or crochet These crafting activities can be immensely
satisfying and relaxing. Plus, you'll have handmade sweaters,
scarves and blankets to show for your waiting time.
Write to yourself and others Keep a journal of your hopes and
dreams. Drop a note a friend you haven't see in a year or the aunt
who just got out of the hospital.
Listen an learn If you're sitting in traffic listening to fabulous
music, the waiting isn't going to be toxic to you. You can also use
the time to "read" books or learn or foreign language on
tape.
Meditate
You
can do this anywhere: Just sit comfortably, close your eyes, focus
on your breathing and let go of your thoughts. If it helps, silently
repeat a word or phrase.
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