We can acquire a greater capacity to delay gratification. That's the essence of patiente. A person can really help themselves by focusing on what's intrinsically rewarding in what they're doing. It's hard to be patient when you're in agony, obviously, or just uncomfortable. On the other hand, if your flight's delayed at the airport, and you've got access to good coffee, it's not so bad to have to wait four hours for the next aerplane to come. There's another aspect of patience i want to mention briefly, which is another major factor of mental health.

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