No matter who you are, waiting is difficult. There was a famous social experiment done with children that involved them waiting. If they were able to successfully wait and not take the marshmallow, they would be rewarded with two when the adult came back. In the above video we see one version of the marshmallow experiment. You can see the weight of the waiting on the faces of some of the children. I feel their pain, the wondering of how much longer do I have to resist temptation. When will this wait end? Is the wait even worth it when I have something I want in front of me right now? Apply these questions to the thing you are currently waiting for. Are you going to be able to bear the weight of the wait? What do you need to be able to wait longer? Do you need God’s assurance? Do you need people around you who can support your commitment to wait? Do you need to be distracted from the temptation in front of you? What will allow you to wait and not be so agonized about it? The answer is going to be different for different people, but ultimately each person who waits needs to be confirmed in their heart that what they are waiting for is worth the wait. Whatever you are waiting for, don’t wait alone. Find a group that will support you so that you don’t give into the temptation of the now, the immediate gratification. Stay focused on the better that waits for you and doing grow weary in waiting. If you want to talk to someone about your particular wait, seek out your pastor, a trusted advisor, mentor or coach. I consult with busy, overwhelmed women who are trying to move forward professionally. There is a lot of waiting in professional pursuits also, let us talk if you are feeling the weight of waiting for your professional success.
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AuthorAllison is a Professional Life Strategist, helping busy professional women maintain healthy relationships professionally and personally as they move forward in their lives. She gives you tools to build the life you want. Archives
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