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7 Surprisingly Sneaky Habits Crushing Your Discipline
And How to Crush Them Back!
14 min readJan 11, 2024
You’ve probably been running in circles, thinking discipline is about clenching your teeth and powering through, right? But what if I told you that the secret sauce to discipline isn’t adding more spices but actually ditching a few bad herbs? I’m about to unveil seven sneaky habits that have been playing hide-and-seek with your discipline. It’s like finding out there’s a shortcut in your daily marathon — game-changing, right? Let’s put on our detective hats and uncover these culprits!
- The Self-Criticism Tango: We often dance to the tune of our own harsh critiques, but it’s time to change the music and embrace a bit of self-love.
- Distraction’s Devious Lure: It’s like being in a maze of glittery distractions, but with a few clever moves, we can find the exit sign.
- Curiosity’s Forgotten Path: Remember the road of wonder we often roamed as kids? Let’s rediscover it and see where it leads our disciplined selves.
- Goal Gazing: Fixating on goals is like staring at the sun — it’s bright and shiny, but it won’t help you see the steps right in front of you.
- The Perfection Pitfall: Chasing perfection is like running on a treadmill — lots of effort, but you’re not actually going anywhere.