You always have choices. Just knowing that gives you power. Managing your choices gives you focused direction, which supports discipline. Here are a few steps to help you get started. You can use this exercise whenever you feel uncertain, stuck or trapped. Identify an issue that needs your attention. Write it as a question, such […]
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Creating sustainable habits: the counter-intuitive way
We are what we repeatedly do,” Aristotle said. But good habits are hard to start, and a whole lot harder to keep. Or are they? Hope springs eternal. And New Year’s resolutions spring perennial. It’s too bad that all that resolve—and the hopes behind it—seldom outlast our opened champagne. Want to change that? Some simple […]
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Pausing to reflect on when and how you take care of yourself creates physical and emotional stability: the foundation of discipline. Self-care doesn’t need to be complicated. Here are two simple exercises: Exercise 1 (easy and quick): Sitting or stand in a comfortable posture, breathe slowly in and out as you say: “When I care for […]
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Caring for others helps us feel more connected, capable and alive. Acting with goodwill for others is how great leaders practice discipline. Here are some steps to maximize goodwill in encounters with others. They are especially helpful for tense or unpredictable situations. Before you engage with another person notice how you are feeling: Breathe slowly […]
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The Habit of Pausing
When you learn to pause deliberately, you’ll find it much easier to keep calm, think clearly, and identify more options for action. In highly charged moments, pausing helps you react in constructive ways. In your day-to-day routine, pausing can improve your focus, creativity, communication skills and sense of well-being. Below are two sets of recommendations […]
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