Working on My Self-Discipline

This week I learned the importance of self-discipline. Before I go any further I want to explain the definition of the word, self-discipline. It means the ability to control one's feelings and overcome one's weaknesses; the ability to pursue what one thinks is right despite temptations to abandon it. Honestly, I have been struggling in this factor. Just last week, I sadly decided to go on Instagram instead of attending a help session for Spanish. Instead of calling people asking for donations toward my trip to Greece and Italy; I would read a book. My mother still tells me to this day,"Work first then play." But it is easier said than done.

Yesterday, I was supposed to be washing the dishes, but I got distracted by texting my friend.  If I focused on finishing my chores, I wouldn't get into trouble. It is very easy to do tasks that we enjoy, like creeping on a social media, than doing something we don't enjoy; like studying for a future exam. "Work while you work, play while you play - this is a basic rule of repressive self-discipline". -Theodor Adorno. In order to reach our goals we have to have self-discipline. Otherwise, our dreams would not become reality.

Here's an analogy; my sister would eat all the foods she didn't like first during dinner. For an example, she would eat her vegetables and then eat all the foods she enjoyed later. I feel that is an awesome act of self-discipline! I'm going to complete the difficult, less enjoyable tasks so I can get them over with. That way I can relax or play, which will allow me to have less stress and not feel guilt for playing when I should be working.

*I challenge you to work on your self-discipline. Do not decide to watch television when you know you have to exercise. Just do it! Get it over with! Then you can relax without feeling guilty. :)*

"The only discipline that lasts is self-discipline." -Bum Phillips

- Gracelyn Lives

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