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The phenomenon of self discipline is known and discussed way before modern psychology is born. Do we all know that some people surrender quickly to physical or
by playing_colours 7y ago
The phenomenon of self discipline is known and discussed way before modern psychology is born.
Do we all know that some people surrender quickly to physical or mental challenges, and some last longer? Our brain cries at us to stop doing challenging things, stop pushups, stop working on a hard problem. Self discipline in my definition is how you react on those brain calls. Can you shut them down for a while, or will you find an excuse to stop?
Currently I am experimenting on myself, by reflecting and talking to my brain under stress (the best exercise I found for it is the plank).
You should have a strong inner reason why you want to tolerate suffering. Kool-aid, external motivation helps, but up to some point. When I am suffering trying to keep plank it helps to clearly remind myself why I am doing that.
- tonyedgecombe 7y agoYet hear you are, procrastinating with all of us.
- playing_colours 7y agoYou comment actually touches some interesting points. First, one procrastinates only if they decided they should be doing something else at this moment. I am now relaxed and interested in spending some time on HN - you can actually learn something here as well. Second, being constantly busy, optimising, and improving is a new fashion and decease. It's an unrealistic demand that causes anxiety. You also need to relax, reflect, play, do nothing. https://youtu.be/3qHkcs3kG44?t=1102 https://youtu.be/3qHkcs3kG44?t=1102 Third, it also depends on what is your life goal - be happy, be super successful. I am happy to spend some time on HN, and I do not stress myself over it.