Waiting can be an uncomfortable, frustrating experience for many of us. It's often seen as a necessary toll to reach our goals and objectives, but it's important to understand that is primarily acts as a period of preparation for the next step. We can use this interim time to learn lessons and gain better understanding in order to further strengthen our ability when it is time to take action. Even if the waiting period only lasts a short amount of time, such as in line at a store or in traffic, we must remember that we still have the opportunity to use it to reflect on how far we've come and how prepared we are going forward.