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Very few people can say that "waiting" is one of their favorite activities, yet everyone has to wait for something or someone.Whether you want to make time pass faster during a short unexpected wait or for a rather long period, perhaps even weeks or months, this article can provide you with many useful tips.
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Make Time Pass Faster When the Wait is Short

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  1. Step 1 Immergiti nelle pagine di un libro.
    Whether you're standing in line at the checkout, waiting for your partner to be ready to go out, or impatient with an important event approaching, time will pass faster if you find a way to distract yourself.When you read you become enraptured by the plot and characters, so it becomes easier to forget about the passage of time.
    • Paperback books and e-book readers are perfect for carrying in your bag every day in preparation for possible unexpected expectations.
    • Likewise, if you can't wait for a certain date to arrive, for example the start of the holidays, diving into the pages of a book is a great way to nourish and distract your mind at the same time.[1]
  2. Step 2 Tieni a portata di mano altri metodi per distrarti.
    If the wait seems to be taking a long time and you don't have a book or magazine to read (or if you're not in the mood for it), think of some other engaging activity.
    • Other methods to effectively distract yourself include:watch a movie, get excited about a new TV series, play video games and knit.
  3. Step 3 Fai un po' di movimento, preferibilmente all'aperto.
    If you have the opportunity to go outside, consider going for a walk or run to distract yourself.The fresh air and change of scenery will help ward off frustration and impatience.
    • For example, if you are waiting for a flight or an appointment, even if you cannot leave the building you can get up and take a walk.There's no need to stand still in the waiting area in front of your gate, the airport is full of information screens that can tell you when it's actually time to board.Moving a little and relaxing your muscles can help you cope better with the wait.
  4. Step 4 Ascolta un po' di musica.
    Music has a profound impact on our mood, so if you're looking for a way to distract yourself or keep anxiety at bay while you wait for something or someone, have a good playlist available.
    • The ideal is to combine music with movement.If you fear that by walking or running you still won't be able to take away the anxiety of waiting (for example because you have an important interview the next day), put on your earphones and turn up the volume.It's hard to keep worrying while trying to sing along with your favorite artist.
  5. Step 5 Osserva la gente.
    There's nothing wrong with burying your nose in the pages of a good book or using your smartphone as a way to distract yourself when you're forced to wait a long time or unexpectedly, but remember that you have another excellent source distracting right before your eyes:look up and notice all the interesting characters around you.
    • Without being rude or inappropriate, try to eavesdrop on some conversations.However, if the topic is too personal, stop immediately.
    • Make up story lines for the people you see:you can have fun by writing real stories or sending your hypotheses via chat to your friends.
  6. Step 6 Sfrutta al massimo il tempo a tua disposizione.
    See the time you have to spend waiting as an unexpected gift that you can put to good use, rather than something you have to endure.Of course, that's easier said than done!
    • Of course, it's annoying to have to sit in the doctor's waiting room for 45 minutes because your appointment time wasn't kept.However, instead of getting angry and constantly checking the clock, try to get ahead on your to-do list.
    • Use the time you have to spend waiting to clean up your inbox, write thank you notes (keep a few new ones in your bag), file your nails, keep a journal, etc.
  7. Step 7 Suddividi il tempo di attesa in brevi intervalli.
    Maybe the idea of ​​having to face a long and exhausting training session or an equally tough and endless exam makes you feel very frustrated.When the end of suffering seems too far away to resist, the best thing to do is to trick the mind by breaking the task or waiting period into shorter, more manageable stages;this way time will seem to pass faster.
    • For example, maybe you need to do 12 400 meter laps of the track (for people who don't run:it is a hard workout, which when performed at speed requires considerable and almost constant effort).Rather than starting a countdown from twelve, think of the workout as if it were divided into four parts of three rounds each.First you will have to focus on the first part, which consists of only three laps of the track.Once you complete the first portion of training, there will only be three more to go.
    • Perhaps you are anxious about a very difficult exam that will last an entire day.Instead of thinking that you will have to go through six hours of tests to pass it, focus on completing the different individual sessions, for example reasoning, linguistics, writing, etc.
  8. Step 8 Metti via l'orologio.
    Anyone has used this trick at least once before to try to make time pass faster during a wait that seems exhausting:“I won't look at the clock until at least half an hour has passed,” but the end result was often disappointing:only a few minutes had passed.
    • If you want time to actually seem to pass faster (for example, to cope with a delay on a trip or to see the end of a hard day at work approaching), obsessing over the clock is certainly not the right method.The only result you would get would be to feel even more frustrated and bored.
    • If possible, hide any watches from view.If you need to get something done by a certain time, set an alarm, then put it away until it goes off.
  9. Step 9 Rinfrescati.
    Some studies have highlighted that our body temperature influences the way we perceive time:the hotter we have, the longer the waits seem.On the contrary, when we are colder, our perception of time seems to (slightly) speed up.[2]
    • While there's no guarantee that time will pass faster once you take off the sweater, there's no reason not to give it a try.
  10. Step 10 Fai un pisolino.
    Remember how terrible and boring long car journeys seemed when you were a child?How nice was it instead to doze off and wake up having already arrived at the final destination?Of course, sleeping helps the time pass faster, so if you can nap or go to bed early, the wait will seem shorter.
    • If you're struggling to sleep because you're impatient (or worried) for tomorrow, try meditate or use relaxation techniques to help you fall asleep more quickly.
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Method 2
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Make Time Go Faster When the Wait is Long

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  1. Step 1 Concentrati sul risultato finale.
    Waiting is almost always difficult, but it can be really difficult when the wait extends for days, weeks or even longer.Sometimes, when you are forced to be patient against your will, you feel as if time has stopped;in these cases it can be useful to remind yourself what exactly you are waiting for or what your goals are.
    • Maybe you're struggling to deal with the grind of a terrible summer job that will pay for your college tuition.Summer can seem eternal when you're forced to spend it in the city doing a job you can't stand, but reminding yourself why you made this commitment will help you get through the difficult time.
    • Keep a copy of the syllabus of the courses you plan to take on hand, or attach a university badge to your bag or shirt, to help you stay motivated.
  2. Step 2 Comprendi che le cose buone accadono a coloro che sanno attendere.
    It's normal to want what you want when you want it, but waiting and hard work add value to the outcome.
    • If you were suddenly given a new computer you would make good use of it, but if the gratification was delayed over time you would appreciate it even more.Having to keep using the old one might not appeal to you at all, but waiting will make the new one look even more fabulous than the old "junk" that has accompanied you so far.
  3. Step 3 Trova un hobby.
    When time seems to move slowly, you are more likely to be able to resist by finding ways to distract yourself.Especially when the wait is long, it is important to look for ways to fill the time available to you.Choosing a hobby that allows you to develop your talents and explore your interests is one of the best ways to overcome a long wait.
    • For example, perhaps you are forced to stay away from the person you love and experience several weeks of solitude before you can reunite.Using some of that time to plan activities to do together once you are reunited is certainly good, but if all you do is focus on that distant day, the current loneliness and impatience will increase, at worst seeming unbearable.
    • This could be the perfect time to start training for a marathon, take up gardening, learn to make homemade bread, etc.
  4. Step 4 Fai del tuo meglio per rimanere positivo.
    If you're waiting for something with an uncertain outcome, like a medical or school exam, there are good reasons to stay optimistic and look to the future full of hope.
    • For example, if your goal is to reduce your risk of high blood pressure, the process of getting back into shape could benefit greatly from a positive state of mind about the situation.[3]
    • There is evidence to show that negative emotions can slow down our perception of time.[4] When we are depressed, anxious or bored, we tend to focus more on the passage of time, resulting in the sensation that it passes more slowly.
  5. Step 5 Concediti alcuni momenti di dubbio o di negatività.
    Even though you are more likely to overcome periods of uncertainty and long waits with a positive attitude, it is natural that from time to time you feel sad or pessimistic about the situation.If you feel constantly pressured to be optimistic, you'll end up becoming even more frustrated when you can't maintain a positive state of mind.
    • In fact, a "slightly" pessimistic attitude can also bring some benefits.For example, you wouldn't be caught off guard by a failing grade on an exam.
    • Taking some time to imagine the worst possible scenario can better prepare you to deal with an unwanted outcome.If the worst were to happen, you would have a better chance of being able to respond effectively.[5]
  6. Step 6 Segui il flusso.
    To make time pass faster you need to achieve a certain balance:You have to do your best to be positive, but you don't have to exhaust yourself trying to fight negative thoughts.Some studies suggest that when the effort to self-regulate emotions becomes excessive, the perception of time is negatively affected.
    • For example, participants in recent research who were asked to remain emotionally neutral while watching tear-jerking videos felt the videos were significantly longer than those who were not required to control their emotions.[6]
  7. Step 7 Concentra la tua attenzione sugli altri.
    Directing your interest outward, looking for a way to help other people, is an excellent way to make time pass faster during a long wait.In addition to helping yourself, having found something that distracts you, you will have a positive impact on the world.
    • Volunteer at a homeless shelter in your city, watch children at the park, or help an elderly neighbor take care of her garden:there are so many ways to use your talents and skills for the benefit of the community.
    • Unexpectedly, one of the best ways to feel fulfilled and happy is to act with the goal of making others feel good, rather than yourself.
    • Being happy and satisfied with what you are doing will in turn help you be more patient while you wait.The saying "Time flies when you're having fun" seems to have some scientific basis:in fact, some studies indicate that our perception of time actually accelerates when we do something we like.[7]
  8. Step 8 Sii presente nell'attimo che stai vivendo.
    While it's important to have goals to achieve (and look forward to), and it's normal to find yourself facing difficult moments from time to time, you need to be careful not to forget to live in the present moment because you're busy planning for the future.
    • Write down all the positive things in your life and identify the sources of your happiness.Doing so will help you maintain an optimistic mindset and put things in perspective.
    • Be sure to grab the opportunity to have fun when it presents itself!
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