Category: discipline
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Discipline Even on the Dreary Days
It’s been raining for days here where I live. The rain has been relentless, letting up only occasionally for a short while before resuming again. Everywhere I go, most of the people whom I talk to about the weather comment on how it feels like a good day to stay home and in bed. And…
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Slow Down and Enjoy the Journey
When we are in a hurry, we force solutions. We force what we think should happen, to happen. And the outcome isn’t always ideal. Yes, we want to work towards the results. But we have to do our part: do the work, and then let go of the results. They will either happen, or they…
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A New Year to Live Intentionally
It’s the last day of the year! For most people, tomorrow is the start of something fresh – it’s new opportunities, new dreams, a new year to become who you’ve always wanted to become. No matter what you envision for yourself in the new year… ➡️ I want to remind you that you still wake…
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The Freedom of Discipline
The longer I practice discipline, the more I see and value the freedom of it. Here’s what I mean: A BUSY WEEKEND AND THEN IT WAS MONDAY Last month, I planned a big birthday party. I’m good at things like that: all the logistics of planning an event, sorting out all the details and making…
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Writing Through a Blank Space
This post is a little different than what I normally share. But I hope you’ll indulge me in this as I write through some thoughts in an effort to come out on the other side of a blank space. I can’t make myself write. I have finally opened a Word document on my Macbook in…
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Taking Action: Having Intentions Vs. Being Intentional
People talk about being intentional, but just what do they mean when they say that? In this post, we’ll talk about intentions vs intentionality. INTENTIONS VS ACTIONS I think one of the hardest lessons I had to learn growing up – and by growing up, I mean I didn’t learn this until my mid-20s – was that…
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Discipline is the Bridge to Accomplish Our Goals
“How do you stay so motivated?” I get this question frequently. Usually, people ask this in reference to me going to the gym or working out, something I try to do very consistently. But it could apply to anything I do consistently. I’ll let you in on a little secret: I’m not always motivated. I…
A Growth Mindset 