Patience is all about the way you think and act, even when you are annoyed.

Talking Points:

  • When you are patient with other people you try your best to understand them and listen to them before you talk.
  • Sometimes it’s hard to be patient with people that annoy you. The best way to be patient with them is to make sure you are thinking before you say things to them or respond to them when they are bothering you.
  • A great way to stay patient when you are getting annoyed is by taking a deep breath and counting to ten before you do anything.
Discussion:
  1. Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
  2. Who is someone that makes you impatient? Why?
  3. Why do you think it’s hard to be patient when people are bothering you?
  4. Why is patience so important?
  5. Can you think of someone who is really patient? Why do you think they are so patient?
  6. Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?