Discipline is not a bad word.
Our class continues to focus on the Franklin Makeover by looking for the traits in ourselves as well as in others. This week I am personally focused on discipline. One of the definitions for discipline is to impose order from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
I have really struggled with reconciling my natural bent to be autonomous with being disciplined. Something within me has felt the restraint of discipline as being a bad thing that limits my freewheeling freedom to create life on my terms.
The first step for me this week was to acknowledge that discipline is not a bad thing. Discipline requires a person to be able to control themselves, work hard or behave according to norms without needing others to tell you what to do.
It requires a person to control their feelings, overcome weaknesses, pursue what you think is right all the while fighting the temptation to quit.
What I found is that autonomy and discipline aren’t opposites, they actually work together to help achieve personal goals. My mindset was the problem, but now I have a better understanding of how to view discipline more positively in the future.
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Donna, it’s so inspiring to see you show up each week and share your reflections! It’s easy to see discipline as something restrictive, but reframing it as a tool for autonomy is a huge shift. The fact that you’re recognizing how these two can actually work *together* instead of against each other is a game-changer, especially for me, because it was like getting a jolt to the brain with that realization. With this new perspective, discipline isn’t limiting your freedom… it’s giving you the structure to create life *on your terms*! Thank you for this share! Loved it.
Acknowledging the virtues of others is the very best way to show you what you can do. Because it’s in you! Great job!
I always keep my promises! Scott J
Reframe and take ownership of “negatives”
Reframe and take ownership of “negatives “..
Remember Donna, that you would not be able to see the virtue in others if you did NOT have it already within you!!