We have the freedom to do just about anything. Right now our ability as humans to wield and manipulate nature is more advanced than anytime in history. We have unlimited free will to mold and reshape the world around us with every decision. So how do we regain control in our worlds? Time management, prioritization, goal setting, strategic planning. Just to name a few. Why is it so important that we architect our lives this way?
Maybe the magnificent lies among the mundane.
Primarily, the things we do are just as important as the things we don’t. What we choose to spend time doing is just as important and vital as the things we avoid. So the question for you is: What do you spend time doing that you think adds the most value, and what do you avoid doing that keeps you from enjoying success?
If the root of all of our stress comes from our to-do lists, I would say it is of the utmost importance as to what we decide to write down.
Every part of our life has some sort of measurement we employ to keep track of progress. For relationships, it is love. For our careers, money. In our mind, there’s peace. For our body, energy. Spiritually, you have faith.
How are you measuring up to where you want to be in your life? (Love, peace, energy, faith)
Next, it is important to equate all of these measurements and see how they interact. Think: Is the focus on money drawing from your inner peace? On the other hand, a revamping of love could be supplementing your inner peace or energy. Perhaps your time in the gym or on the trails allows you to stay more driven or positive in your relationships.
Whichever the case may be, it is key that we determine the relationships between these different facets of our lives.
How does this relate to discipline? Discipline is defined as “training oneself to do something in a controlled or habitual way”. So one habit is simply to keep track of these metrics in your life. A current-state self check-up. A doctor or a therapist can only guess how you’re doing in these areas, only YOU can tell you how you’re really doing.
Ask yourself how you’re doing because the discipline to be honest with yourself is the first step to change.
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