Man’s best friend always has a reason to be entertained, whether it’s a bird showing up through a window or a delivery person knocking on the door. This zest for life comes in useful as pet dogs spend most of their day indoors, waiting for beloved owners to return home or be free for play and walks outside.
This dogged patience is also found in public officers who often have to wait for approval or for large files to be downloaded – those in-between moments that aren’t long enough to do deep, thoughtful work.
To combat this “rush to wait, wait to rush” feeling, we can learn from our canine friends to keep ourselves cheerful and occupied while waiting for things to get going.
For starters, we can fit in watching short videos to learn new skills (with learn.gov.sg) or get into a new hobby. Or daydream about where to vacation for annual leave once travel restrictions ease.
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