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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/SocietyOfSideHustle on 2024-01-11 15:41:44+00:00.

There’s a common misconception when it comes to morning routines. People talk about billionaires and what they do every morning….Little do they know, these billionaires don’t become rich because of their morning routine

BUT their morning routine can help them become rich.Here’s why..When you have hefty goals, chances are you’re a busy person. When you’re very busy, and you get no time for yourself, you begin to resent yourself.With this comes revenge bedtime procrastination (fighting sleep to catch up on personal time)… or you may find yourself looking to spend time doing things you shouldn’t during work. The effects from this are not getting anything done and being tired all the time which then makes you question what you're doing on a daily basis.

This is where a solid morning routine comes in.Your morning routine should be filled with things that keep you grounded. Do some exercise. Consume some content you could learn from. Read books. Meditate…

All of these things could make for a solid foundation when it comes to the rest of the day.

This is why I cringe when I see people asking what other peoples morning routines are. Each morning routine should be unique to your own set of goals and what makes you happy.No you don’t have to do ice baths, but if that makes you feel good.. do it…Hope this helpsHere’s my

Favorite Discipline Resources

Self Development Snack Newsletter:

Chris Willx Youtube Channel:

Matt Graham:

Mel Robbins:

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/khaksar3g on 2024-01-11 16:01:34+00:00.

Accept people as they are, but place them where they belong. You are the CEO of your life. Hire, fire and promote accordingly.

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/Kozchey on 2024-01-11 15:12:59+00:00.

I don't need patting on my back that I "am enough", don't need sugar coating. I am aware I have been trash for the last two years. I just need some light, hear about positive example, so I ca carry my cross and not try to escape. I will try to be super short.

My life is not eve super broken or anything. But I did screw around a lot with it and golden chances.

2 years ago I landed a dream job in IT, full remote, good salary. Finally made it, yoohoo. I did fool around for an year, I was in a department where not much was expected. Now in the new department, that was last winter, I fell in a terrible depression, my late grandmother was dying, terminally ill, last stage. I was a little bitch who could not handle it and drank beers all day. She passed away in January, I kept on drinking because the depression was still there and alcohol made it way way way worse. I was somehow managing it to stay in the department and not get fired, until at June my manager asked me for a one on one. The had finally seen I am not productive. I had a uphill for the next month and in July I had my semiannual - I committed I will keep working well.

Now the problem was that at July I was already months behind on learning the basic material, which is relatively complex. And then, at July I was suppose to finally start learning it. And yet I never set down, I was procrastinating and avoiding, I was getting anxious because it WOULD SUCK, it would be painful to learn fast something you were suppose to know 6months ago. I kept procrastinating although each weekend I was not travelling anywhere because the plan was to sit down and learn. I never did it. Now around the end of November (knowing my next seminannual meeting with my team leader would be in December or January) I thought I finally decided to sit down and learn, I had leave days Christmas days etc. and I basically did not learn almost nothing besides very basic stuff. When I would panic I would just run to the store and get beers and drink once a few days.

How did I survive in the meantime? They had assigned me to deal with other easier tasks, still made a lot of progress there, but I basically wasted 5-6months.

I got a big bonus for the end of 2023, my TL told me in a brief call re the bonus that there is progress, but of course more room for improvement, etc. sounded kind of nice and they did not fire me before getting the big bonus. And here I am finally with an easy case I know nothing about and knowing I am a pile bunch of shit. Back then in the spring I quit drinkining for a few months, got out of depression, had a great vacation in August in Italy, and was suppose to finally start learning the so long procrastinated stuff, yet I did not. A giant pile of shit. I have my weekend and I will try to learn everything needed for this case. But yet I don't believe I will make it very long into the company, and often felt scared an desperate when seeing complex cases, knowing I don't know the basiscs, which always made me avoid sitting down and doing the hard work, and I just pussied out and that night or weekend day or leave day was not productive. Because I did not have the heart, the will, the character.

If I never catch up on a decent level and get kicked out, I don't know man I will have to start at zero. I had a golden chance that I blew at least twice. I don't have much of a skillset because this was my first IT job after a very lucky transition. Haven't had serious relationships since before Covid, after this a few hookups, which I am not proud of. Not just the job - a ton of work I would have to do with myself. I am normally relatively good looking, even now when having a belly, but I got fat due to beer. I lost 10kg for the last four months. I must lose 20 more. I am 34, no kids, no SO, no skills, on the fence of losing a job, although I survived so much time and maybe I should not jump to conclusions before my next semiannual later this January. and I will do my best to stay away from beer - after drinking I have terrible anxiety on the next day and it is zero productive.

Have had walking depression most of my life. I feel bad that I am 34 and have no kids and that I am incomplete and that only after 5 years and 10 months I will be 40, even when I don't worry about work and thought I am doing well, let alone now. Part of me wants to disappear or runaway, or drink until I die metaphorically. I wasted 2 years and I have a super weak character. I feel I have no time to become better and enjoy life. Almost all my friends or people my age that I know have kids or a career and money or both. And I had the career and money and blew it.

Anyhow I will still push myself to learn the rest of the material and let's see where I go... while doing my best to NOT drinking, and while still working out and losing weight...

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/SocietyOfSideHustle on 2024-01-11 15:41:44+00:00.

There’s a common misconception when it comes to morning routines. People talk about billionaires and what they do every morning….Little do they know, these billionaires don’t become rich because of their morning routine

BUT their morning routine can help them become rich.Here’s why..When you have hefty goals, chances are you’re a busy person. When you’re very busy, and you get no time for yourself, you begin to resent yourself.With this comes revenge bedtime procrastination (fighting sleep to catch up on personal time)… or you may find yourself looking to spend time doing things you shouldn’t during work. The effects from this are not getting anything done and being tired all the time which then makes you question what you're doing on a daily basis.

This is where a solid morning routine comes in.Your morning routine should be filled with things that keep you grounded. Do some exercise. Consume some content you could learn from. Read books. Meditate…

All of these things could make for a solid foundation when it comes to the rest of the day.

This is why I cringe when I see people asking what other peoples morning routines are. Each morning routine should be unique to your own set of goals and what makes you happy.No you don’t have to do ice baths, but if that makes you feel good.. do it…Hope this helpsHere’s my

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Self Development Snack Newsletter:

Chris Willx Youtube Channel:

Matt Graham:

Mel Robbins:

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/BoyManners on 2024-01-11 13:29:47+00:00.

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Human beings are not designed to handle everything. All rules have exceptions, except this one. We cannot find a single sample among billions and billions of people who ever took to this task and succeeded.

The world is full of little people roaming around who want everything in life, and not just that, but they want everything in life for themselves. Money has become a disease everyone is suffering from. The more you have it, the more you want more. (There is a scientific explanation, which I cannot go into detail about here.)

Since money is everywhere, people start running everywhere, like in a refugee camp after a catastrophe. People run wild towards the first sight of the UN trucks. Even the hyenas don't eat more than their fill. But humans do, as soon as they make money their goal.

When you start to want everything, you are going against your own design. It's like being pulled by ropes from every direction. It will not only confuse you but tear your soul apart. You will never get inner peace. The longer your list of wants becomes, the closer you are going to get to the hardships of regret (since you will miss out on opportunities, friends, and family), jealousy (because you will always have someone having more and better), unwanted sorrow (because you will inevitably have to pick fights which are not yours, lose people who were never yours, fail on expectations, and fail people on expectations since money buys everything but it just doesn't buy everyone), and most of all, greed (the first child that money begets).

These are the basis of most of the corruption in our homes and countries. For example, if your purpose is the ultimate gain of money or power, you will naturally equip yourselves with the skill of making money and gaining power, like we all do these days. This is why entrepreneurs act like and sound like and even feel like spiritual leaders to us. It will develop a sense that giving is bad for business, and taking every cent will become good, no matter how or where you get it. Since a buck is a buck, right?

So, a shallow purpose like fame or fortune will rip away the virtues, even those gifted to you by birth, with or without your consent. However, if your purpose is the ultimate good of people, community, or country or society, you will still have to equip yourself to make money. To make sure you can do the good of people and communities. But you will never become greedy, nor will you step on any single person on the way of making that money since your purpose will keep reminding you that you cannot pick and choose between people or situations since need could be relative but your purpose is absolute.

Patience and serenity will calm yourself down through this training of sacrifice. This purpose will obviously make you a giver throughout the course of this journey, and great virtues will come inside you with or without your knowledge.

The amazing thing about money is that it's a by-product of many goals and journeys, so don’t worry about money. Whatever goal you are truly trying to achieve will yield some sort of monetary channels. So money is an output of many purposes, but money as a purpose only has one output. And that's hollowness of the soul. Beware of that.

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/Kozchey on 2024-01-11 15:12:59+00:00.

I don't need patting on my back that I "am enough", don't need sugar coating. I am aware I have been trash for the last two years. I just need some light, hear about positive example, so I ca carry my cross and not try to escape. I will try to be super short.

My life is not eve super broken or anything. But I did screw around a lot with it and golden chances.

2 years ago I landed a dream job in IT, full remote, good salary. Finally made it, yoohoo. I did fool around for an year, I was in a department where not much was expected. Now in the new department, that was last winter, I fell in a terrible depression, my late grandmother was dying, terminally ill, last stage. I was a little bitch who could not handle it and drank beers all day. She passed away in January, I kept on drinking because the depression was still there and alcohol made it way way way worse. I was somehow managing it to stay in the department and not get fired, until at June my manager asked me for a one on one. The had finally seen I am not productive. I had a uphill for the next month and in July I had my semiannual - I committed I will keep working well.

Now the problem was that at July I was already months behind on learning the basic material, which is relatively complex. And then, at July I was suppose to finally start learning it. And yet I never set down, I was procrastinating and avoiding, I was getting anxious because it WOULD SUCK, it would be painful to learn fast something you were suppose to know 6months ago. I kept procrastinating although each weekend I was not travelling anywhere because the plan was to sit down and learn. I never did it. Now around the end of November (knowing my next seminannual meeting with my team leader would be in December or January) I thought I finally decided to sit down and learn, I had leave days Christmas days etc. and I basically did not learn almost nothing besides very basic stuff. When I would panic I would just run to the store and get beers and drink once a few days.

How did I survive in the meantime? They had assigned me to deal with other easier tasks, still made a lot of progress there, but I basically wasted 5-6months.

I got a big bonus for the end of 2023, my TL told me in a brief call re the bonus that there is progress, but of course more room for improvement, etc. sounded kind of nice and they did not fire me before getting the big bonus. And here I am finally with an easy case I know nothing about and knowing I am a pile bunch of shit. Back then in the spring I quit drinkining for a few months, got out of depression, had a great vacation in August in Italy, and was suppose to finally start learning the so long procrastinated stuff, yet I did not. A giant pile of shit. I have my weekend and I will try to learn everything needed for this case. But yet I don't believe I will make it very long into the company, and often felt scared an desperate when seeing complex cases, knowing I don't know the basiscs, which always made me avoid sitting down and doing the hard work, and I just pussied out and that night or weekend day or leave day was not productive. Because I did not have the heart, the will, the character.

If I never catch up on a decent level and get kicked out, I don't know man I will have to start at zero. I had a golden chance that I blew at least twice. I don't have much of a skillset because this was my first IT job after a very lucky transition. Haven't had serious relationships since before Covid, after this a few hookups, which I am not proud of. Not just the job - a ton of work I would have to do with myself. I am normally relatively good looking, even now when having a belly, but I got fat due to beer. I lost 10kg for the last four months. I must lose 20 more. I am 34, no kids, no SO, no skills, on the fence of losing a job, although I survived so much time and maybe I should not jump to conclusions before my next semiannual later this January. and I will do my best to stay away from beer - after drinking I have terrible anxiety on the next day and it is zero productive.

Have had walking depression most of my life. I feel bad that I am 34 and have no kids and that I am incomplete and that only after 5 years and 10 months I will be 40, even when I don't worry about work and thought I am doing well, let alone now. Part of me wants to disappear or runaway, or drink until I die metaphorically. I wasted 2 years and I have a super weak character. I feel I have no time to become better and enjoy life. Almost all my friends or people my age that I know have kids or a career and money or both. And I had the career and money and blew it.

Anyhow I will still push myself to learn the rest of the material and let's see where I go... while doing my best to NOT drinking, and while still working out and losing weight...

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/SocietyOfSideHustle on 2024-01-11 12:55:46+00:00.

I wanted to share something this morning that really helps with my momentum. & that's evaluating each day before bed.

It's common to not get everything done on a daily basis. & because of this we have to re-schedule tasks.

For years instead of writing things down in my bullet journal, I stored them in my head.

The problem with this is you let things slip through the cracks. Important tasks go unattended, deadlines are missed, and your overall sense of organization and control suffers.

Not only that, but because you're not doing things you told yourself you were going to do, your trust in yourself starts to dwindle, therefor your self confidence also starts to erode. It's a vicious cycle that can negatively impact not only your productivity but also your self-esteem and motivation.

So at the end of the day, reflect on everything you've accomplished and what's left on your plate.

Keep in mind that I strictly write things down in my journal because of the fact that writing things down increases retention > writing in a digital planner. HOPE THIS HELPS!

Discipline Resources

Self Development Snack Newsletter:

Chris Willx Youtube Channel:

Matt Graham:

Mel Robbins:

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/BoyManners on 2024-01-11 13:29:47+00:00.

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Human beings are not designed to handle everything. All rules have exceptions, except this one. We cannot find a single sample among billions and billions of people who ever took to this task and succeeded.

The world is full of little people roaming around who want everything in life, and not just that, but they want everything in life for themselves. Money has become a disease everyone is suffering from. The more you have it, the more you want more. (There is a scientific explanation, which I cannot go into detail about here.)

Since money is everywhere, people start running everywhere, like in a refugee camp after a catastrophe. People run wild towards the first sight of the UN trucks. Even the hyenas don't eat more than their fill. But humans do, as soon as they make money their goal.

When you start to want everything, you are going against your own design. It's like being pulled by ropes from every direction. It will not only confuse you but tear your soul apart. You will never get inner peace. The longer your list of wants becomes, the closer you are going to get to the hardships of regret (since you will miss out on opportunities, friends, and family), jealousy (because you will always have someone having more and better), unwanted sorrow (because you will inevitably have to pick fights which are not yours, lose people who were never yours, fail on expectations, and fail people on expectations since money buys everything but it just doesn't buy everyone), and most of all, greed (the first child that money begets).

These are the basis of most of the corruption in our homes and countries. For example, if your purpose is the ultimate gain of money or power, you will naturally equip yourselves with the skill of making money and gaining power, like we all do these days. This is why entrepreneurs act like and sound like and even feel like spiritual leaders to us. It will develop a sense that giving is bad for business, and taking every cent will become good, no matter how or where you get it. Since a buck is a buck, right?

So, a shallow purpose like fame or fortune will rip away the virtues, even those gifted to you by birth, with or without your consent. However, if your purpose is the ultimate good of people, community, or country or society, you will still have to equip yourself to make money. To make sure you can do the good of people and communities. But you will never become greedy, nor will you step on any single person on the way of making that money since your purpose will keep reminding you that you cannot pick and choose between people or situations since need could be relative but your purpose is absolute.

Patience and serenity will calm yourself down through this training of sacrifice. This purpose will obviously make you a giver throughout the course of this journey, and great virtues will come inside you with or without your knowledge.

The amazing thing about money is that it's a by-product of many goals and journeys, so don’t worry about money. Whatever goal you are truly trying to achieve will yield some sort of monetary channels. So money is an output of many purposes, but money as a purpose only has one output. And that's hollowness of the soul. Beware of that.

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/SocietyOfSideHustle on 2024-01-11 12:02:56+00:00.

I used to argue about everything. sports, politics, you name it....

I would get lost in debates on Facebook, Instagram, and other social media platforms. It seemed like I just couldn't resist the urge to chime in and share my opinion on every topic under the sun. But over time, I realized that this constant need to argue and engage in debates was not only counterproductive but also taking a toll on my mental and emotional well-being.

When it comes to discipline, only focusing on things you CAN control is the key to regaining control over your life. I've learned that the constant urge to argue about everything was a distraction from what truly mattered.

I still find myself on the verge of arguing if I see something that triggers me, however, I now have the discipline to work around it. Here's how:

I acknowledged what my emotional triggers were by writing them down. If you don't acknowledge them, they'll stick around. By identifying the specific topics or situations that tend to trigger my urge to argue, I gained a clearer understanding of my emotional responses.

Once I had my triggers listed, I took the time to analyze why these particular subjects affected me so strongly. Was it a personal belief, a past experience, or a fear of being misunderstood? Understanding the root causes helped me address these issues more effectively.

Next, I developed strategies to preemptively manage these triggers. Instead of reacting impulsively, I now have a plan in place to maintain my composure. Mine is to simply remind myself of the goals I can control...

Expert Tip: If you're really passionate about something -- maybe think about starting a content business around it so you can monetize it.

Discipline Resources

Self Development Snack Newsletter:

Chris Willx Youtube Channel:

Matt Graham:

Mel Robbins:

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/SocietyOfSideHustle on 2024-01-11 12:55:46+00:00.

I wanted to share something this morning that really helps with my momentum. & that's evaluating each day before bed.

It's common to not get everything done on a daily basis. & because of this we have to re-schedule tasks.

For years instead of writing things down in my bullet journal, I stored them in my head.

The problem with this is you let things slip through the cracks. Important tasks go unattended, deadlines are missed, and your overall sense of organization and control suffers.

Not only that, but because you're not doing things you told yourself you were going to do, your trust in yourself starts to dwindle, therefor your self confidence also starts to erode. It's a vicious cycle that can negatively impact not only your productivity but also your self-esteem and motivation.

So at the end of the day, reflect on everything you've accomplished and what's left on your plate.

Keep in mind that I strictly write things down in my journal because of the fact that writing things down increases retention > writing in a digital planner. HOPE THIS HELPS!

Discipline Resources

Self Development Snack Newsletter:

Chris Willx Youtube Channel:

Matt Graham:

Mel Robbins:

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/n0glitch_com on 2024-01-11 11:23:40+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/SocietyOfSideHustle on 2024-01-11 12:02:56+00:00.

I used to argue about everything. sports, politics, you name it....

I would get lost in debates on Facebook, Instagram, and other social media platforms. It seemed like I just couldn't resist the urge to chime in and share my opinion on every topic under the sun. But over time, I realized that this constant need to argue and engage in debates was not only counterproductive but also taking a toll on my mental and emotional well-being.

When it comes to discipline, only focusing on things you CAN control is the key to regaining control over your life. I've learned that the constant urge to argue about everything was a distraction from what truly mattered.

I still find myself on the verge of arguing if I see something that triggers me, however, I now have the discipline to work around it. Here's how:

I acknowledged what my emotional triggers were by writing them down. If you don't acknowledge them, they'll stick around. By identifying the specific topics or situations that tend to trigger my urge to argue, I gained a clearer understanding of my emotional responses.

Once I had my triggers listed, I took the time to analyze why these particular subjects affected me so strongly. Was it a personal belief, a past experience, or a fear of being misunderstood? Understanding the root causes helped me address these issues more effectively.

Next, I developed strategies to preemptively manage these triggers. Instead of reacting impulsively, I now have a plan in place to maintain my composure. Mine is to simply remind myself of the goals I can control...

Expert Tip: If you're really passionate about something -- maybe think about starting a content business around it so you can monetize it.

Discipline Resources

Self Development Snack Newsletter:

Chris Willx Youtube Channel:

Matt Graham:

Mel Robbins:

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/n0glitch_com on 2024-01-11 11:23:40+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/Diligent_Eye1248 on 2024-01-11 11:16:51+00:00.

I recently stumbled upon this newsletter that really struck a chord with me, and I thought it deserved a share here. It's a story how the author transformed his deepest struggles into a powerful drive for success.

The Struggle is Real

His story begins with a heart-wrenching moment of personal heartbreak. Just a day before launching his "David to Goliath" project, he saw a picture of his ex with her new partner. He describes this as a knife tearing through his heart, evoking raw emotions that anyone who’s experienced heartbreak can relate to. This wasn’t just a small setback; it was a moment that tested his very character.

Turning Pain into Purpose

What’s inspiring is how he chose to respond to this. Instead of letting it break him, he used it as a catalyst. He realized that while he couldn't control what happened to him, he could control his reaction. He chose to focus on his mission – building "David to Goliath" and helping others navigate their darkest hours.

Mindset Shift: From Victim to Victor

One part that really hit me was when his friend challenged him with a powerful question: Would he trade places with the guy in the photo and give up everything he’s working on? his response, a resounding "No," highlights a significant mindset shift. It wasn’t about what he lost, but about what he was building.

Community and Support

Another key element in his journey was the role of community and support. Having someone like his friend by his side was crucial. he emphasizes the importance of human connection over materialistic success. His story is a reminder that we're not alone in our struggles, and having a support system can make a world of difference.

I would love to hear your experiences of how you turned those bad incidences into turning points that made you thrive. Thank you everyone!

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/Lazy-Platypus-3388 on 2024-01-11 08:18:35+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/ProfessionalMango380 on 2024-01-10 18:19:04+00:00.

This is the current state of my life. My exams are going on and I still start preparation for the exams one day before. I spend time on Instagram, Netflix, and stuff.

I can sometimes work really hard and I am naturally smart (not tryna brag but i have the potential)

I can't do any productive work on the computer without watching netflix on the side. Some days I can get up at 6 am and start working by 8ish, but others I can't get up before 9 am and am lazy and unproductive the full day even though I slept wayyy more than enough. If I get disciplined once and get my life together for like 20 days, and then I can do literally anything I want to do and be good at it. What should I do? Is there a video I can watch everyday, hear an audio, write a letter I can read everyday, journal, meditate. I spend a lot of time on my phone and my computer, and I know for a fact that if I put my phone and computer away, then I can work, but if I take a break, and I turn on a computer, I start watching netflix and chatting with people. I want the ability to put my phone and computer away and not bat an eyelid. I want to be able to study for a long time everyday and not mindlessly do something. I want to make my brain clear, for me to be healthier, socially less anxious. What do I do?

Any help would be appreciated

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/No-Cut-2798 on 2024-01-10 17:22:27+00:00.

New year has come, and I want to help you guys reach your new year resolution goals so I am giving away free Prime licenses of Disciplined habit tracker app.

You can get the prime for free if you go to settings, tap app version three times and then enter the code "PRODUCTIVE" in the field.

If you want to return the favor, please consider adding positive review in the store.

EDIT: it looks like this subreddit does not allow links, so just search "disciplined habit tracker" in your store.

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/No-Cut-2798 on 2024-01-10 17:22:27+00:00.

New year has come, and I want to help you guys reach your new year resolution goals so I am giving away free Prime licenses of Disciplined habit tracker app.

You can get the prime for free if you go to settings, tap app version three times and then enter the code "PRODUCTIVE" in the field.

If you want to return the favor, please consider adding positive review in the store.

EDIT: it looks like this subreddit does not allow links, so just search "disciplined habit tracker" in your store.

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/SocietyOfSideHustle on 2024-01-10 16:42:44+00:00.

I think this is the hardest thing to master. But also the most important when it comes to discipline.

Your friend gives you a call to hang out, and you instantly drop your priorities. This is a common scenario where the ability to say "no" plays a crucial role. It's natural to want to spend time with friends and enjoy social interactions, but it's equally important to recognize when these invitations conflict with your personal goals and responsibilities.

If you frequently find yourself abandoning your tasks or commitments for impromptu social events, it could indicate a lack of discipline in prioritizing and sticking to your goals. The key is to strike a balance. It's not about always saying "no" to friends, but rather understanding when it's appropriate to do so.

This involves assessing the importance and urgency of your current priorities versus the benefits of socializing.

Every time you say "yes" to something, you're implicitly saying "no" to something else. Saying "yes" to a friend might mean saying "no" to your personal goals, whether it's studying, working on a project, or even just taking time for yourself.

You don't want to lose your friends to stay disciplined so the key is to plan thoroughly. Leave time where you could go and hang out with them, but don't take away time from your goals otherwise you'll always be playing catch up.

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Self Development Snack Newsletter:

Chris Willx Youtube Channel:

Matt Graham:

Mel Robbins:

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/SocietyOfSideHustle on 2024-01-10 16:42:44+00:00.

I think this is the hardest thing to master. But also the most important when it comes to discipline.

Your friend gives you a call to hang out, and you instantly drop your priorities. This is a common scenario where the ability to say "no" plays a crucial role. It's natural to want to spend time with friends and enjoy social interactions, but it's equally important to recognize when these invitations conflict with your personal goals and responsibilities.

If you frequently find yourself abandoning your tasks or commitments for impromptu social events, it could indicate a lack of discipline in prioritizing and sticking to your goals. The key is to strike a balance. It's not about always saying "no" to friends, but rather understanding when it's appropriate to do so.

This involves assessing the importance and urgency of your current priorities versus the benefits of socializing.

Every time you say "yes" to something, you're implicitly saying "no" to something else. Saying "yes" to a friend might mean saying "no" to your personal goals, whether it's studying, working on a project, or even just taking time for yourself.

You don't want to lose your friends to stay disciplined so the key is to plan thoroughly. Leave time where you could go and hang out with them, but don't take away time from your goals otherwise you'll always be playing catch up.

Discipline Resources

Self Development Snack Newsletter:

Chris Willx Youtube Channel:

Matt Graham:

Mel Robbins:

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/Foxfully on 2024-01-10 13:08:32+00:00.

Hi again!

I made a previous post about keeping track of my progress for the 52 weeks of the year. I thought it would be better to make a post per week instead of updating a single post that's going to be a nightmare to scroll through.

This week became a short one in terms of productivity since I only got home on the 4th, and I've mostly been preparing things around me to make achieving my goals/habits easier. Next week will be be the true start and my chance to get the ball rolling.

My three over-arching goal categories are "life organization," "health" and "side projects." I wrote down absolutely everything I want to change, from tiny to big habits, which means I shouldn't write them all out since it'd be too much to read. But some big-picture aspects of my new year's resolutions are:

• Starting my college degree this semester (so learn to study for long hours without distractions)
• I want to do creative projects seriously, mainly writing fiction & content creation
• All aspects of taking care of yourself (exercise, mindfulness, skin care, finding a sense of fashion, etc.)
• Organize my life so that chores, finances and time management flow well
• Find ways to socialize & enjoy hobbies guilt-free as my schedule allows

My initial urge is always to 1. try to schedule out my entire day and 2. do everything at once, which never works. So this coming week I will do my best to ease into my list of specific habits. For example, instead of both running and weightlifting I will start with just running, instead of doing 20 minutes of meditation I will start with 5 minutes, etc.

This is to curb the perfectionist in me who has a very "all or nothing" mentality. Instead of completing perfect days, I would rather learn to have no "zero" days. Meaning even if I failed in one category, I might at least have succeeded in another. Perfectionism is so hard to break but I have no choice--I've failed too many times trying to do it with high standards right off the bat.

If you're reading this, I'd love to hear what you're going to focus on this year? And how are you going to achieve it? Are you aware of the ways you tend to self-sabotage yourself?

That's all from me for now. Hopefully the next post I can tell you I've started the year off with a bang.

Let's get it!

(P.S: I accidentally made this post on just my own profile a few days ago. Only noticed just now so this is to correct it lol.)

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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/Foxfully on 2024-01-10 13:08:32+00:00.

Hi again!

I made a previous post about keeping track of my progress for the 52 weeks of the year. I thought it would be better to make a post per week instead of updating a single post that's going to be a nightmare to scroll through.

This week became a short one in terms of productivity since I only got home on the 4th, and I've mostly been preparing things around me to make achieving my goals/habits easier. Next week will be be the true start and my chance to get the ball rolling.

My three over-arching goal categories are "life organization," "health" and "side projects." I wrote down absolutely everything I want to change, from tiny to big habits, which means I shouldn't write them all out since it'd be too much to read. But some big-picture aspects of my new year's resolutions are:

• Starting my college degree this semester (so learn to study for long hours without distractions)
• I want to do creative projects seriously, mainly writing fiction & content creation
• All aspects of taking care of yourself (exercise, mindfulness, skin care, finding a sense of fashion, etc.)
• Organize my life so that chores, finances and time management flow well
• Find ways to socialize & enjoy hobbies guilt-free as my schedule allows

My initial urge is always to 1. try to schedule out my entire day and 2. do everything at once, which never works. So this coming week I will do my best to ease into my list of specific habits. For example, instead of both running and weightlifting I will start with just running, instead of doing 20 minutes of meditation I will start with 5 minutes, etc.

This is to curb the perfectionist in me who has a very "all or nothing" mentality. Instead of completing perfect days, I would rather learn to have no "zero" days. Meaning even if I failed in one category, I might at least have succeeded in another. Perfectionism is so hard to break but I have no choice--I've failed too many times trying to do it with high standards right off the bat.

If you're reading this, I'd love to hear what you're going to focus on this year? And how are you going to achieve it? Are you aware of the ways you tend to self-sabotage yourself?

That's all from me for now. Hopefully the next post I can tell you I've started the year off with a bang.

Let's get it!

(P.S: I accidentally made this post on just my own profile a few days ago. Only noticed just now so this is to correct it lol.)