It is true. In the face of uncertainty when we can't see what's going to happen to us, we tend to get rattled and act impulsively. We as humans, lose all sense of patience when it comes to the uncertain situations which life puts us through.
We all must learn to realise that time changes everything, whether you like it or not, and with time, all fog shall clear up. One way or another, a problem is going to solve itself with the passage of time, and your slow consistent actions.
I realised this a few days ago, and right now, I'm making plans which call for certain little consistent efforts within a frame of ten years. It wasn't easy growing this patience, but life sure is worth taking slow and enjoying all the tiny little things which we tend to miss otherwise.
For most of my life, I have not liked change. I have experienced so much change in the last 2 years that I am trying to change my perspective on it. It will come and I can either fight it or flow with it.
You are right that making those small, measurable efforts really adds up to make a big differnt. Blessings as you move forward!