Waiting Room

When was the last time you were in a waiting room?  Was it the doctor's office, auto service, DMV, or some other place?  The thing that all waiting rooms have in common is that at some point you are called to leave them.  Waiting is a temporary state.  It implies that there is something else coming.  Waiting doesn't have to necessarily be a bad thing.  There are times when the word "wait" precedes positive instructions for you.  The dictionary defines wait as:

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1. to remain inactive or in a state of repose, as until something expected happens  
2. to be available or in readiness
3. to remain neglected for a time 
4. to postpone or delay something or to be postponed or delayed
5. to look forward to eagerly

You can't wait for something indefinitely.  Continuous waiting can turn into procrastination.  Wait with purpose, not frustration.  There is a methodology to successful waiting.  Try these waiting concepts:

• Wait on the connection between your intent and your impact.  When your actions begin to produce desired results, stop waiting and start moving.
• Wait for experience to replace mistakes.  That doesn't mean you won't do anything wrong.  It means that when you stop focusing on what went wrong and pay attention to what was learned, you can move forward.
• Wait with wisdom, not with worry.  Know that good things are in store for you after the waiting.  Use what you do know to balance the concern over the unknown.
• Wait inside of your intentions, not on the outside of opportunities.  If you want to do something, get in position for it.  Approach it in segments, or phases.  Don't wait for the perfect time or for everything to be ready. 
• Wait before dismissing negative feedback.  Everyone that disagrees with you is not a hater.  Constructive criticism helps you to improve and succeed.  Take time to honestly assess if what was said can help you.

  Leave a comment and share which waiting tip you will use this week.