Self-discipline, the easy way

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Just the phrase “self-discipline” can conjure up feelings of discomfort and deprivation.  

But, what if it doesn’t have to be that way?  What if it were possible to do the “right” things and avoid the “wrong” things without the pain?

Exercise, eat healthy foods, drink less, be more productive, have healthy relationships – these are common things I hear my clients tell me they want.    

Wanting just isn’t enough to accomplish these things with any regularity though.  Why? 

Because our starting point is usually not a good one.  Our starting point is often one that starts with a “should”…

I should get up earlier in the morning.  

I should exercise more.  

I should eat better.  

I should drink less.  

We often attempt to change our behavior through willpower.  We muster up a desire to do what we “should” do and deny ourselves what “feels good”.  And it never, ever lasts.  

When we approach things from the place of “should” we set ourselves up for shame when we fail.  

Alternatively, consider the idea of replacing “should” with “it feels good to”….

It feels good when I get a jump start on my day.    

It feels good after I exercise.  

It feels good when I eat healthy foods.  

It feels good when I drink less. 

Drop the idea that you “should”.  No, this does not mean that behavior change will be completely without challenge.  But it does give those challenges a purpose that serves you instead of threatening to devalue your worth.  

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