Speaking of Psychology
Speaking of Psychology
American Psychological Association
How to become more patient, with Sarah Schnitker, PhD
35 minutes Posted Mar 11, 2026 at 7:30 am.
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Life is full of situations -- and people -- that try our patience, from a standstill traffic jam to an obstinate preschooler who won’t put on her shoes. Sarah Schnitker, PhD, talks about why patience can be so hard to come by; whether modern life and modern technology have made us less patient; the difference between patience and passivity; and cognitive
strategies to build up your ability to be patient.
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