Observing your thoughts, feelings & sensations is the grist of the practice.
Support the type of thinking that leads you to feeling good, peaceful & happy.
We must accept the reality that the causes of impatience travel a two-way street.
Suffering usually relates to wanting things to be different from the way they are.
Praise & esteem can feel good, which is fine, but don't look to them for inner peace & lasting happiness.
Don't believe everything you think. Thoughts are just that - thoughts.