{"id":648,"date":"2016-12-20T22:01:27","date_gmt":"2016-12-20T22:01:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tamibrumbaugh.com\/?p=648"},"modified":"2016-12-20T22:01:27","modified_gmt":"2016-12-20T22:01:27","slug":"7-patience-for-the-moment-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tamibrumbaugh.com\/?p=648","title":{"rendered":"7 Patience for the Moment Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In our autism classroom, we have an average of six pages of individualized programming for each student to complete each day. It\u2019s a rigorous program that yields life-changing results. We give the students short breaks with activities they may select. That sounds fair, right?<\/p>\n

Sometimes the kids don\u2019t want to work and they make sure we know it. Oh my. We\u2019ve had some world-class tantrums. Our patience is stretched on a regular basis. Here are some tips that I\u2019ve tested in the trenches that can help in almost any situation life throws at you.<\/p>\n

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  1. Call it out.<\/strong> Recognize your impatience for what it is. That sense of agitation bubbling deep in your stomach needs a name so you can deal with it before it grows.<\/li>\n
  2. Breathe Deep.<\/strong> Take a deep breath, hold it five seconds, and exhale slowly. Do this at least three times, giving your frustration a chance to melt.<\/li>\n
  3. Count to 10.<\/strong> Stop and count to 10 slowly (out loud or in your head). This gives you time for the initial impulse to do something reckless to lessen.<\/li>\n
  4. Get Perspective.<\/strong> Something small might appear huge in the moment. Evaluate the situation to see if it will really have an impact in the long run.<\/li>\n
  5. Laugh.<\/strong> Sometimes your frustrating situation is so ridiculous you just have to laugh about it and shake it off. It might make a good story some day.<\/li>\n
  6. Empathize.<\/strong> Did someone really mean to irritate you? If so, why? Try reacting with understanding.<\/li>\n
  7. Take a Time Out.<\/strong> If all else fails, take a break from the situation, even if it is only for a few minutes. Walk away and give yourself time to calm down and plan your words or actions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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