I have a daily routine written down but I can count the number of times I followed the activities judiciously. Yesterday, I decided to hold myself accountable on this my journey of fitness.
My new day a.k.a wake up alarm is by 4am and what I do when it rings is to turn it off and turn the other way. Yup! That’s how it is but I really want to follow that routine. If I do it for 3months my life…
I remember when I was younger, punishment or discipline was one thing that was expected from our parents to use as letting us know we were wrong and helping us learn our lesson if we did something unethical, disrespectful, or pretty much wrong. Obviously, overdoing the punishment is and was a problem, but it seems that now a days it's almost considered unethical to discipline our children for bad behavior anyway. Kids are in need of being held accountable but reporting their parents to authorities for disciplinary actions and punishment, maybe a bit overboard? I remember if I did something wrong, I wasn't going to expect a talking to because, as kids, we really don't or didn't listen until we were punished for it with discipline and learning our lesson. Parents are there to make sure we understand what the difference is from right and wrong. They come with either punishment or reward. Not all may agree on what's right or what's wrong and that is when the challenges come and causes most of us to doubt or second guess if what we are doing is wrong or right as a parent(s), but do not reward for bad and punish for good.
Can you teach a child by using fear tactics? I think so. I mean, I tried to stay away from acting out because I didn't want a spanking from my dad... WITH A BELT!!! So that worked. I wasn't mad. After the incident, realized I was being taught a lesson. But a lot of people may ask, "So what may be right for you isn't right for others, and what's wrong for you may not be wrong for others." When I would do wrong or behave badly, I never thought of the impact my behavior had on others, but I sure did know the impact my parents would have on me! As we get older, we start noticing our actions and words and how they impact others as well. The impact it had on others can and should let us know how bad it was based on their reaction or response and expose what you did or said and why it wasn't taken well. Our concious eventually steps in and translates what was wrong with what we said or did based on their reaction. Same as an adult doing something illegal and knowing there are police doing their job. Not parenting, but trying to help control the crime. We can only control our household as parents married with children.
Parents know this as they are adults who have been through most of what we were going through when we were kids and were trying to correct it or help us learn that making a bad decision once is considered a mistake but doing it more than once, becomes a choice. Maybe my culture or background taught me differently than other cultures teach their kids, so I'm speaking for the Hispanic, more so, Dominican culture out there. We really can't compare different generation's ways of correcting their kids' behavior. For me, as a gen X, I remember how much I didn't want to get in trouble with my parents or embarrass myself because of my bad behavior and eventually disrespect, hurt, or not consider others, besides the fear of the punishment that would come with it of course. With my kids, i did the best I could to avoid going that route.
At a young age, we need to know there are consequences to our actions as well as rewards. We need to raise our kids, now and in the future, knowing what the differences are. There is a difference between "discipline" and "hit." If your child tells others you 'hit them,' others can translate that as a form of abuse, but punishment and discipline is not to be confused with abuse. As I mentioned earlier, it does depend on the culture and heritage. The goal is to learn self-discipline that will keep them at ease with their behavior and response or reaction to others. It's our job as parents to instill that in our young ones without overreacting and being sure we are not acting out of anger or frustration as to why you are punishing them.
It will get better with time but it will never get magically better if u don't actively put in required efforts and work. Life's tough, u get down and start again with all that ur left with. Blaming fate and excuses won't really change much. It's hard i know, but life favours strong people. I'm sure this shall pass too. Keep moving forward please.
Cultivating Self-Discipline: A Personal Journey of Growth
Hello, dear readers of my blog! Today, I'd like to share a bit about my personal journey of cultivating self-discipline and the challenges and rewards along the way. I hope that my experiences may inspire and encourage you on your own paths of self-development.
Recognizing the Importance of Self-Discipline:
For me, self-discipline is the key to achieving my goals and realizing my dreams. It's the ability to commit to tasks and goals, even when motivation is low or obstacles are great. By cultivating self-discipline, I've learned to overcome procrastination, stay focused, and keep moving forward, even in the toughest of times.
Challenges Along the Way: However, I must admit that cultivating self-discipline hasn't always been easy. There have been times when I found myself battling laziness, procrastination, and self-doubt. The temptation to revert to old habits and comforts was strong, but I knew that to reach my goals, I needed to stay firm and committed to my choices.
Strategies for Developing Self-Discipline: Throughout my journey, I've discovered some strategies that have helped me strengthen my self-discipline:
1. Setting Clear Goals:Defining specific, measurable goals has helped me stay focused and motivated over time.
2. Creating Routines and Healthy Habits: Establishing a consistent daily routine and developing healthy habits has helped me automate the decision-making process and make self-discipline a part of my everyday life.
3. Practicing Gratitude and Resilience:Cultivating a mindset of gratitude and learning to cope with challenges resiliently has helped me maintain a positive and perseverant attitude, even in the face of adversity.
4. Seeking Support and Accountability: Sharing my goals and challenges with friends, family, or mentors has provided me with valuable support and an additional source of accountability. Prompt for Image: Unleash your creativity and capture an image that represents your journey of self-discipline and growth. Whether it's a visual representation of your goals, a snapshot of your daily routines, or a symbol of resilience and determination, let your image inspire others on their own paths of self-discovery.
Conclusion:
The journey of cultivating self-discipline is a continuous and evolving one. It's about learning to commit to yourself, believing in your potential, and persevering even when the path seems tough. I hope that my shared experiences here may inspire you to embrace self-discipline in your own lives and to keep moving forward toward your dreams and aspirations.
With determination and ongoing growth, Simone 🌱💫
Note: This post reflects my personal journey of cultivating self-discipline and shares strategies and reflections that may be helpful to others seeking to strengthen their own self-discipline and achieve their goals.
I didn't start the week with the best vibes, but the day improved. I'm very happy because today I got my first client on Upwork; tomorrow, I'll start working on their order. Excited and a bit anxious. Hopefully, everything goes well.
On the other hand, I'm feeling sentimental because I miss him since the weekend. At the moment, I was very cheerful, but today I'm experiencing the "rebound effect" and I miss him. I wish we could be hugging for a little longer. He's still the person who, just with his presence, brings me peace.
Tomorrow, I'll try to go to a café or coworking space so I won't get distracted at home, and I want to make some stickers for a delivery I'll be making on Wednesday. I sold a personalized sublimated t-shirt to an acquaintance's daughter and her girlfriend, and I'll be delivering it on Wednesday. I want to add some extra details for trusting me.
You’re a good kind person who deserves the best in the world. You’re weird but in a good way and attract good people in your life.
Loss is an human experience and you’re having it and handling it the best way you can so I’m proud of you. Take each day as they come and be gentle with yourself and push yourself in areas that need to be pushed. Sometimes it hard to keep on track but keep at it and keep things simple starting out. You got this and remember, only you can show up for yourself first before you expect someone else to.
Enough is enough trying to look for others to valid you and putting yourself second. Think of it as you saving yourself and making your life better for yourself.
I do want to make cool healthy friendships with other amazing women ,but not at the cause of losing myself trying to figure out how. I put it out there want I want and as I wait I still go on working on myself cause I’m getting better and I share those qualities I admire in others I just got to amp it up.
I'm trying to use my military obsession to help but I don't know where to start!! Why can't I just have a little pocket CO to motivate me!!?!!?? Uuuugh
I basically need to be bullied/supported into having discipline and it makes me want to scream 😭