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Post by ganonlink on Nov 4, 2012 23:30:35 GMT -5
I don't really have any health problems, but I think the topic fits in well enough. Basically, self-discipline is when you know an activity might suck, but you still do it because the results of such activity interest you. Such as exercising, studying, practicing, etc. I think the lack of self-discipline is the main reason most people have trouble doing these kinds of things. It's not hard to get info on exercising programs, study materials, or how to practice, but I rarely ever see help sites or books talking about self-discipline. The " commitment" tag of this site has only one line in it, for instance. It's pointless to do it if you don't stick to it, which is why there should be more tips on how to stick to it. Seeing as that's the case, what kind of suggestions you give on it? |
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Post by gnarbeard on Nov 7, 2012 1:18:54 GMT -5
You're right, the commitment section definitely needs some love (it's on the agenda--Pinkie promise!)
The things that will keep a person committed and motivated may differ greatly from person to person.
It's hard to stay committed without a goal. It gives you something to work towards. Having a goal also makes it easier to create a plan, and having a plan gives you something to try and stick to.
Some other things that have helped me stay focused in the past has been competition. I had fallen behind on fitness and I noticed some of my friends were starting to get in better shape than me. It served as a wake-up-call for me and got me back in the gym.
Hope that helps a bit!
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Post by DarthAvarous on Nov 7, 2012 21:52:04 GMT -5
We will be adding content to that portion in our next round of articles. Keep your eyes peeled.
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Post by applebloom on Nov 8, 2012 13:45:34 GMT -5
Ah've mud wrestled this problem many times. And ah can proudly say what ah've learned.
Self-discipline only works, if ya believe in yourself. It might sound like ah'm spoutin phooey but this is the honest truth.
Believing in yourself (may it be the help with yer friends) is the strongest motivator. We all like ta compliment everypony, but ya'll gotta remember to compliment yourself once in a while.
Stay buckin' awesome, ya'll.
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Post by Van on Nov 9, 2012 1:59:05 GMT -5
I'm sort of with Gnar up there, on the competition thing. If you don't have people you're actively competing with, though; you should make one. I'm often inclined to take a look at everything I'm doing as a hyper-critical on-looker demanding perfection - it gives me someone to 'stick it to'. I've had some good bursts of motivation doing that.
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Post by deathmineral on Nov 9, 2012 3:21:46 GMT -5
Does anyone else take issue with what's on the page at the moment? I know it's the commitment page and so it's meant to be motivational in the sense that a person won't give up, but just the way it's worded seems odd to me. I've always been of the opinion that even if a person attempts and fails, it was still better than not attempting at all, so to say "there's no point" seems like a discouraging way of putting it.
Just my opinion though, not trying to say it's bad, simply something to think about.
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Post by appledashfan185 on Nov 9, 2012 5:24:36 GMT -5
I hate compition when it comes to everything. It's not a race or who's better that the other person.
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Post by Van on Nov 9, 2012 12:32:45 GMT -5
I hate compition when it comes to everything. It's not a race or who's better that the other person. Different strokes, different folks. |
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