Self-Discipline

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The past few days self-discipline had become a recurring theme in my life. No matter where I was or what I was doing it was the surrounding topic. It is an area of my life that I do not consider a strength.

What is self-discipline? Self-discipline is the regulation of oneself for the sake of improvement. Most times its confused with being self-motivated and consistent, but it truly stands on its own. Self-discipline is being able to intentionally choose to create something better for yourself. Despite any obstacles, its pushing yourself to take action towards your goals. When we are struggling mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually our focus on self-discipline is usually the first to suffer.

On my mission to self-mastery how could I not face my lack of self-discipline. I have been committed to determining what that looks like in all aspect of my life. I thought about what I could do in developing it. The foundation was understanding what I am trying to achieve and why. One of my goals has been to wake up earlier each day. I set a bed time so I will be more successful at accomplishing that each morning. Self-discipline is me deciding to focus on my sleeping pattern, getting to bed at a set time, and putting forth every effort to do so.

For years I denounced ever being a morning person and eventually became a self-proclaimed night owl. This year I am shifting that narrative and creating healthier routines focused on self-care. It 'won’t be easy especially since staying up late, working, and scrolling the internet has been my lifestyle. I am excited to see how this will significantly change my day-to-day and add value to my life. I challenge you to choose one thing and practice self-discipline to achieve it.