Anger irritation

Impatient

Strength 2 of 4

Restless with waiting while what you want stays just out of reach, the urge to hurry things along pushing against the pace of everything around you.

In the body

  • A foot jiggling or tapping
  • Eyes flicking to the clock
  • Leaning forward, ready to move

Needs behind it

When these needs aren’t met

EffectivenessAutonomyStimulation

Softer and stronger

  1. Displeased
  2. Grumpy
  3. Irritated
  4. Frustrated
  5. Impatient
  6. Exasperated

Often confused with

Eager

Eager is keen anticipation that enjoys the wait; impatient is irritation that the wait is taking so long.

Frustrated

Impatient is about waiting and pace, wanting things to move faster; frustrated is about effort that keeps meeting a block.