"A waiting person is a patient person." - Henri J.M. Nouwen

Argh! Have you ever felt impatient at a red light, or irritated at the end of a long line for your prescription at the pharmacy? You're not alone.

Patience can feel scarce when you don't have control over a situation. It can feel like PCOS interrupted your life and brought a slew of frustrations at the worst moments. Finding a tiny bit of control can bring us patience later.

Control might look like self-care: a walk around the block, getting up early for 15 minutes of alone time, spending time each week encouraging others who have PCOS or starting a gratitude journal. Don't let anyone (including yourself!) make you feel guilty for taking care of yourself.

Here are recent conversations from myPCOSteam:

• "Patience is hard sometimes. It gives you room to let your mind wander and set you up to believe you may fail. I’m trusting the process and letting things be as they should."
• "It is ok to feel sad. It’s ok to acknowledge your emotions, but I hope you find a way to make today a good day. I hope you find peace today. Do not forget the importance of self-care and reflection. Do something nice for yourself today, you deserve it."
• "Self-care is a HUGE part of leading a better lifestyle. It's not just about eating better and exercising more. It's about making sure that you are healthy both physically and mentally. Don't be so hard on yourself, your doing the best you can. Appreciate yourself and treat yourself every once in a while, you deserve it!"

Have you found ways to take back control and practice patience? What do you do to be more open to self-care? Share your insights in the comments below or directly on myPCOSteam.com.