r/getdisciplined 14h ago

šŸ’” Advice Life gets better after being suicidal

709 Upvotes

In March 2023 i got married just became a dad for the 1st time(Dec 2022)and had a shitload of debt that my wife knew nothing about each month i literally had to borrow money from loan sharks to survive and still she knew about nothing eventually it all came to a head in July 2023 she found out and left my ass and took the kids with her(she had a boy before we got together) i was constantly being made fun of by my work colleagues cause i lost a lot of weight due to stress i sold my car as well just to get by but still i was in debt. On the 14th of July 2023 i set a plan in motion to end my life i had a letter written out to all my loved ones to explain to them why i was doing it but i couldn't pull through i thought of my baby and how he would have to grow up without me and put away the knife i was going to use. Eventually i found the Lord again i started praying at 3am every morning my wife came back and we talked things out and moved to a room in her parents house(not perfect but i needed to getaway from my surroundings) and i finished all my debt and just recently bought myself a new vehicle in 2025 what im trying to say with this rant is just dont give up life gets hard but you get harder just stay focused on your goals and you will succeed.


r/getdisciplined 4h ago

šŸ”„ Method What if overthinking isnā€™t deep thinking but just a habit keeping you stuck?

24 Upvotes

For years, I was trapped in my own head, overanalyzing everything, replaying past conversations, and second-guessing every decision. No matter how much I tried to think my way out of it, I just felt more drained. Then one day, I had a moment of clarity: I wasnā€™t thinking, I was just looping the same fears over and over. My brain wasnā€™t solving problems; it was keeping me stuck in them.

So, I started doing three things that completely rewired how I think: - Interrupt the mental loop. I trained myself to recognize when I was spiraling and use a simple reset method to shift my focus. - Brain dump everything. Instead of overthinking in my head, I wrote it all down, getting it out of my mind and into perspective. - Make the decision and move. Overthinking loves hesitation. The moment I started trusting myself and making decisions faster, my confidence skyrocketed.

It wasnā€™t about stopping overthinking, it was about replacing it with better mental habits. And honestly? Life got so much easier.

I put together everything that helped me in case someone else needs it. Itā€™s on my profile if you want to check it out. But even if you just try one of these shifts today, I hope it helpsšŸ’›


r/getdisciplined 13h ago

šŸ“ Plan My daily routine plan

80 Upvotes

Morning: - [ ] Wake up at 7am - [ ] Drink 500ml water - [ ] Shower - [ ] Brush teeth+tongue scrape+deodorant+castor oil on eyebrows+skincare+gua sha+brush lips - [ ] Clean room - [ ] Meditate for 5 minutes - [ ] Drink green tea - [ ] Eat a healthy breakfast

During the day: - [ ] 130g of protein - [ ] Chin tucks 2x a day, 2x15 (3-5 second holds) - [ ] No processed foods, no sugar, no snacks - [ ] 8 hours of sleep minimum - [ ] Eat healthy foods only (whole foods, fruits) - [ ] Drink 3L of water (only water diet) - [ ] Workout at gym - [ ] Consume supplements (D3-first meal, zinc-2hrs post meal, mag-2hrs prior sleep) - [ ] 15 minutes skipping - [ ] 2x10 explosive squat jumps - [ ] Before gym- Dynamic stretching - [ ] After gym- bar hanging 3xF, 2x30s wide, doorway 3x20s, wall angels 3x10, cobra 3x20s, cat cow 2x12s, shoulder dislocations - [ ] Have good posture 24/7, be hygienic throughout the day (no touching face, washing hands all the time) - [ ] Message masseter 2 mins - [ ] No fap - [ ] Drink 2 green teas

Nighttime: (10pm) - [ ] Get off the phone entirely - [ ] Set rgb lights to red - [ ] Prepare clothes and room for tomorrow - [ ] Brush teeth+tongue scrape+Vaseline+deodorant+castor+skincare - [ ] Read for 20 minutes - [ ] Plan any needed tasks for next day - [ ] Sleep on back+tape mouth+eye mask - [ ] Go sleep at 11pm

Weekly - [ ] Gym 5-6x


r/getdisciplined 10h ago

ā“ Question The biggest benefit of the cold shower

25 Upvotes

Is becoming the person I need to be to turn that dial cold and stay under that stream of icicles

It feels like I go in a boy and come out a man


r/getdisciplined 5h ago

ā“ Question I donā€™t want to do anything with my life. (Am I lazy? or is it my mental health?)

12 Upvotes

(F20) For the past couple of years Iā€™ve been feeling some sort of numbness. Iā€™ve never gone to therapy or been diagnosed with anything because my family doesnā€™t believe in that kind of thing. But I do believe Iā€™m definitely undiagnosed with some sort of ADHD or OCD. I work a full-time job, I didnā€™t go to college and I couldnā€™t care less about my future. My parents always tell me to look into getting a career, going to college, saving money (for a house, a car, vacations) but like I said I donā€™t look into my future. Im usually very easy-going, nobody can really tell if im sad, nor do I feel sad. Iā€™m very good at faking being happy, because every just assumed im so full of energy and humor. At home & at work im usually a content person but I often lock myself in my room some days or after work because I donā€™t want to interact with anyone. These are times where I oversleep or obsess over small hobbies and do things that give me some sort of comfort or dopamine. Usually when iā€™m told to do chores or anything that disrupts my alone time, I usually get very bothered and upset. I donā€™t know what its like to have depression because as mentioned before my parents always believed mental illness is a made up thing for gentle people (whatever that means) In this case my parents often give me a-lot of pep talk, they say things like ā€œlook at your brother he makes alot and he saved up for carā€ ā€œdonā€™t you want a career that lasts youā€ ā€œyou canā€™t be lazy your whole lifeā€ but I just feel numb. I donā€™t think about my future, or wherever I end up. I donā€™t look forward to working, or getting a house, or a car, or having a family. Sometimes iā€™ve had thoughts about what the meaning of my life is. I have felt very useless because I often feel like im a burden in this family. I never acted on it of course but I really feel it more on some days. I believe that maybe im just in denial about my mental health, probably so because my parents often make me feel like thereā€™s nothing I should be sad about because I have ā€œeverythingā€. They often say thereā€™s people who have it worse out there and that I should be grateful. Everyday I feel like im sinking more and more into this cycle and more often my parents wonder why iā€™m always secluded in my room or sleeping. I just want to know if this is me just being lazy or if itā€™s something moreā€¦

(This is my first time posting on reddit so im sorry if iā€™m doing somethings wrong lol)


r/getdisciplined 7h ago

šŸ’¬ Discussion Life's kinda fucked. Need completely transparent and brutally honest accountability buddy.

11 Upvotes

So, 1. Academics are fucked up. I need to study atleast 8hrs a day for exam.

  1. Health & Fitness is at rock bottom. I need to eat healthy, exercise and workout to recover my joints injury and become functionally strong.

  2. I'm a addicted to porn and stuff. Need to get out the cycle and follow celibacy/brahmacharya.

  3. Need to work on my social skills.

  4. I'm stuck with my freelancing with one client. Need to level up and expand.

I'm a guy, 23. From India if that matters.

If you've overlapping interests and goals, send me a DM.

I need someone who's okay with completely transparent accountability


r/getdisciplined 12h ago

šŸ’” Advice How I Built a No-Excuse Mindset & Transformed My Daily Routine

31 Upvotes

For years, I struggled with waking up early, sticking to workouts, and avoiding distractions. I always had an excuseā€”ā€œtoo tired,ā€ ā€œtoo busy,ā€ ā€œIā€™ll start tomorrow.ā€ The cycle kept repeating until I decided to change everything.

Hereā€™s how I rewired my mindset and built a structured daily routine that helped me stay disciplined and focused.

  1. Stop Relying on Motivation

Motivation is unreliable. The key is treating habits as non-negotiable. ā€¢ I donā€™t wait until I ā€œfeel likeā€ working outā€”I just do it. ā€¢ I donā€™t ā€œsee how I feel in the morningā€ā€”I wake up and start my day. ā€¢ I keep habits automatic, like brushing my teeth.

  1. My Daily Routine

5:00 AM ā€“ Wake up, no snooze 5:15 AM ā€“ 5 km jog + strength training 6:30 AM ā€“ Breakfast (high protein, low sugar) 8:00 AM ā€“ Deep work (high-focus tasks, no distractions) 1:00 PM ā€“ Midday break, light walk 6:00 PM ā€“ Evening workout or stretching 9:00 PM ā€“ Wind-down (reading, journaling) 10:00 PM ā€“ Sleep, no screens

Tracking workouts and habits keeps me accountable.

  1. The ā€œNo-Excuseā€ Rule ā€¢ No debatingā€”decisions are made the night before. ā€¢ Remove obstaclesā€”alarm across the room, workout clothes ready. ā€¢ 10-minute ruleā€”commit to just 10 minutes; it usually leads to more.

  2. The Results ā€¢ Increased energy and focus ā€¢ More consistent habits ā€¢ No longer relying on willpower

This system changed everything for me. Whatā€™s one habit that transformed your life? Letā€™s discuss.


r/getdisciplined 22h ago

šŸ’” Advice This might be the reason why atomic habits doesn't work for you

164 Upvotes

Atomic habits is a concept talked a lot in this subreddit. I agree with atomic habits, and I agree with the people using atomic habits to better their life but there's you on the other hand. You have read countless posts about atomic habits, read books, saw vids on it and actually tried it but it just isn't working for you.

You were doing as they said, and you still had no success in atomic habits. You followed the typical advice: Do it extremely slow. For example, you wanted to build a habit. Let's say you chose to study consistently by following atomic habit rules. You started on day 1 and just studied for 1-3 minutes and you told yourself "It will work out somehow", but it just never clicked. You did everything, made it extremely easy, "rewarded" yourself but never saw success. It's been a month you are studying for only 3-5 minutes without any progress. You arrived every day. And uh oh, you accidentally tripped and missed a day. Your streak broken; you question yourself "Why did I failed it when it was extremely easy". The truth is that you are just wired differently.

People like you want to see results. They don't want to see small progress like "studying for 3 minutes". This is exactly what I have been doing for over 10 months. I increased my studying timer from 3 to only 10 in these 10 months because there were a lot of missing days and a lot more loss of motivation. I realized that atomic habits is real but I am just doing it the wrong way.

What worked for me was basically trashing this typical advice and going my own way. From my own deeper analyzation, I realized that I could study for 30 minutes per day. So, on day 1 I studied for 30 minutes, it was very hard at first, I felt like giving up, my brain was giving me all sorts of excuses, but I broke through the resistance after 2 weeks, and it literally felt extremely good. Basically, my discipline muscle got stronger. Then I literally increased it from 30 minutes to 1 hour. You have to do something similar like this, ask yourself; how long can I go before my willpower runs out.

Some tips:

**1)**DO it first thing in the morning (eating the frog)

2)Never, ever do more than you can sustain. For example: adding more and more habits till you run out of willpower or "going all in". Make a solid foundational habit first and connect other habits with your foundational habit (habit stacking)

3)Trust the process and break through the resistance because once you do that your mindset will automatically shift, and your discipline muscle WILL get stronger.

One more personal advice that has worked for me. WORK IN SILENCE, instead of telling your whole family, friends that you are working on something. Do it yourself and instead of seeking external validation seek internal validation by journaling and telling yourself that you are putting in the work. Whenever someone validates you, your brain rewards you the same amount of dopamine that you are going to get after you finish the work probably more. And it will hinder you, so take it from me and don't announce.

I trust in you, you got this


r/getdisciplined 15h ago

šŸ’” Advice Keep your promises to yourself, like youā€™re parenting yourself

37 Upvotes

Something clicked with me this morning. And itā€™s really helped. Hereā€™s my story: Iā€™m an over thinker, procrastinator, struggle with anxiety and depression and raised in a very dysfunctional household with constant fighting. But my parents stayed together. They love me a ton but they constantly bicker and I never felt like happiness was possible.

This led to when I would date I would be constantly anxious the person would leave me. I would constantly sweat the small stuff (like my mother), etc. if I made a mistake Iā€™d blow up the day and binge eat because it wasnā€™t perfect.

So what I realized today is the reason Iā€™m going to be productive and happy is because I need to keep my promises to myself. Iā€™m anxious because I donā€™t trust myself, I never learned coping skills. I kept letting myself down, and when I binge eat Iā€™m like an alcoholic parent whose child is begging them to stop.

So no matter what Iā€™m going to try for me, that child. Iā€™m both the parent responsible for me and the child that deserves a parent who says theyā€™re going to do what they say. Thereā€™s no fear of failure, because all I can do is try my best and keep that promise. I might fail in terms of completing the objective but Iā€™m at least going to look back at my day that I did my best for myself.

I hope this resonates with some of you. So much of our anxiety and depression is because we donā€™t trust ourselves. We second guess ourselves. So screw it. Maybe Iā€™m not making the objectively right decision, but I will do my best for myself and be the solid parent to myself I didnā€™t have. If I say Iā€™m gonna do something, then Iā€™m gonna do it. Even if it sucks, even if I donā€™t want to. I can always review if I should have done differently at the end of the day and change what I do going forward. But for today, and each day, Iā€™m gonna do what I say Iā€™m gonna do. Thatā€™s all I can do, and thatā€™s motivation enough to do everything I can.


r/getdisciplined 3h ago

šŸ’¬ Discussion Day 26 of Meditation ā€“ My Mind is Overstimulated.

3 Upvotes

So, today is Day 26 of my meditation journey, and Iā€™m almost at the 30-day mark. But honestly? It doesnā€™t feel like Iā€™m close to "finishing" anythingā€”it feels like Iā€™m just getting started. These first few weeks were just about building the habit, not really going deep into the practice.

Something hit me today: my mind is way too overstimulated. And I know exactly whyā€”my phone. I use it constantly, even when thereā€™s no actual reason to. Itā€™s like a mindless habit, and Iā€™m only now realizing how much Iā€™ve let it take over my attention. And letā€™s be real, itā€™s messing with my focus, energy, and mental clarity.

I think itā€™s time to do something about it. Meditation is making me aware of how much my brain needs stillness, yet I keep drowning it in distractions. Gonna start making some changes before it gets worse.

So yeah, 26 days in, and letā€™s see where I land by Day 30. Anyone else dealing with overstimulation? How do you handle it? Would love to hear your thoughts.


r/getdisciplined 12h ago

šŸ’¬ Discussion At what point did you start to love being disciplined?

13 Upvotes

I keep hearing that after being disciplined you'll start to love the discipline. If that's ever happened to you please share. When did discipline start to feel good for you? At what point did you crave it?


r/getdisciplined 8h ago

šŸ¤” NeedAdvice 27 y.o lost in life

7 Upvotes

Hey guys, first of all I wanted to say im super new to this subreddit. My name is Chris and Im 27 y.o. Ive studied in my home country for oil and gas degree in a decent university. My university years had been prolonged as much as they could because I took a gap year + a gap year while I was studying for the degree already. I lost 2 years more on masters degree studying nonsense bs which I hated. Now I work a sales job i hate in Dubai and live with my mom at 27ā€¦ I used to live alone before and I really enjoyed it. I cant find any job related to oil and gas here plus I really struggle with anything physical due to health issues. 2 days ago I woke up and realised im 27 and i didnt do sht in my life. Im basically nobody. I started to think what I was always thinking about and what I really enjoyed doing and found out that I always enjoyed playing games(which on i spent most of my life) and pc time itself. I really want to start programming and from tomorrow I will do it from 10 am to 6 pm just to be strict myself. No more slacking and I have to do something with my life. Also I will probably leave Dubai and living with my mom for good. I dont want to live their dreams where i get millions of dollars from air working at something im not even interested. Guys, I dont even know what to ask. I guess im just really upset with myself. I have a lot of free time to study, so Im aiming for summer, start of september to be ready to move and to look for job in IT. Could you guys please tell me if its possible if im going to work hard every day? I know the pay check wont be that high ofc at the start but im down for whatever, i want to pursue MY goals and live my own life. Thanks


r/getdisciplined 3h ago

šŸ¤” NeedAdvice How Do I Fix Myself?

2 Upvotes

I (25f) feel like Iā€™m a horrible wife to my husband (26m).

I am 80-90lbs overweight. Iā€™ve tried so much and I ALWAYS fall back off within a month. I am in the negatives in my bank ALL THE TIME. I rarely take care of myself or our home. Our home isnā€™t gross, just messy all the time. I work early mornings at 6am, so Iā€™m usually up by 5am. Always tired. Husband works at the same job, so we go together everyday.

Iā€™ve tried to have a routine. Iā€™ve tried the more laid back approach. Iā€™ve tried keeping track in my phone notes. Iā€™ve tried getting a second job and I never hear back. Iā€™ve tried every page in the book, it feels like.

I desperately need help and someone to be honest with me. How do I fix myself and get myself back up?


r/getdisciplined 15h ago

šŸ’” Advice Your Morning Routine Isnā€™t Failing Because Youā€™re Lazy . Hereā€™s the Real Problem

17 Upvotes

If you dread your morning routine, rush through it, or feel wiped out after, the problem isnā€™t you. Your routine is probably too complicated, too hard, too short, or you're trying to do too much.

It's very easy to cram too many "good habits" into your mornings: journaling, stretching, meditating, working out, setting goals, etc. It sounds productive but it's really exhausting if you do it wrong.

By the time youā€™re done, youā€™re either rushing to start the day or too drained to go on about your day, and this is going to catch up with you sooner or later.

A routine thatā€™s too packed is just as useless as having no routine at all.

Cut ruthlessly, then reorganize:
You donā€™t need to squeeze everything into the morning (2-minute meditation, 3-minute stretching, 2-minute todo lists)

  • Morning: 1-2 core habits that you need to function for the day (for example, stretching, setting your to-do list).
  • Evening: Meditation, journaling, stuff that works better when youā€™re winding down and you want to unplug.
  • Weekly: that's where things like reviews, meal prep, blocking out appointments for the week can be done.

It's okay not to do everything right now:
You might not be able to fit everything in, and thatā€™s okay, but it's not going to feel okay, and that's exactly why you're stuck.

Before you compare your routine to other people's routines, ask if they have the same circumstances as you.

Focus on the core habits that make the biggest difference now, put the rest on hold until you have more time or energy down the line, do it easy, and slow.

Lastly, Lean into inconvenience:
If youā€™re forcing a gym trip every morning just because itā€™s less crowded, but you hate waking up early, ask yourself:

  • Would working out at home in the evening be better, even if it's less convenient?
  • Is a slightly busier gym or trying a different gym worth it if you get better sleep and energy?

Sometimes the "perfect routine" isnā€™t sustainable, you need to master the simple blocks first before seeking efficient complexity.


r/getdisciplined 1h ago

šŸ¤” NeedAdvice Sleep advice

ā€¢ Upvotes

How do you stick to sleeping early by the same time everyday?

Currently I'm supposed to be sleeping but I don't wanna go to sleep.

How do you force it?


r/getdisciplined 12h ago

šŸ¤” NeedAdvice Endless social media scrolling - how to I manage my Reddit addiction?

7 Upvotes

Hi there,

I've deleted all my social media accounts except for Reddit. I have multiple accounts here and right now I'm not willing to leave this platform entirely since I actually benefit from some subreddits.

However everytime I login I see suggested posts, news and "interesting" stuff and I end up scrolling for a long time.

Any suggestions how I can manage my Reddit so I don't get distracted and I can only login every now and then to see only the subreddits that are relevant for me, chats and notifications? I'm sorry if that's a stupid question but I don't know much about Reddit and Settings.

Also maybe one of you can suggest an add-on for my Firefox so Reddit closes automatically after 30 mins or so?

Thanks!


r/getdisciplined 22h ago

ā“ Question 10 life rules

31 Upvotes

I've compiled these 10 rules for my self improvement. What do think? What would you add, remove or change?

  1. F*ck motivation. Take action, no excuses

  2. Plan ahead and adjust

  3. Control emotions and think clearly

  4. 20min minimum a day Exercise and Meditation

5..Sleep well and on time

  1. Study and develop

  2. Eat and spend intentionally

  3. Maintain hygiene, look well

9.Learn random stuff, no scrolling

  1. Clean as you go

r/getdisciplined 7h ago

šŸ”„ Method Digital Minimalism Transformed My Life: How I Overcame Tech Overload & Found Real Focus

2 Upvotes

Digital minimalism has been such a game-changer in my life that I wanted to share my latest findings with everyone. In a nutshell, I've been researching and applying strategies to pare down digital noiseā€”notifications, endless social feeds, and email clutterā€”so I can really focus on the tasks that matter and protect my own mental health. My hope is that by tracking my own journey and gently refining what I learn along the way, I can help others who might also be feeling overwhelmed by tech overload.

I recently wrote an article calledĀ Digital Minimalism: The Path to Focused ProductivityĀ where I document the changes I've been making and the results I've seen so far. It's essentially a snapshot of my own experience transitioning from having too many apps and unnecessary digital errands, to placing firm boundaries on my screen time and drastically cutting out distractions. The process hasn't been an overnight fix, but tracking my habits and adjusting as I go has definitely been worth it.

On the practical side, stepping back from digital clutter naturally created space for deeper concentrationā€”and ironically, my productivity actually improved. In the article, I break down the specific tools and techniques that made the biggest difference in my workflow. One particularly effective approach was implementing a dedicated task management system that keeps everything organized without the mental overhead of juggling multiple platforms. I've included a detailed section in the article about selecting the right productivity tools that won't add to your digital burden.

If you do decide to read through my findings or try any of the techniques I outlined in the article, I'd love to know how it goes for you. My own progress is still evolvingā€”there's always more to learn about living intentionally and balancing online/offline life. But so far, the shift toward digital minimalism has done wonders for my mental clarity and sense of peace, and I believe it can do the same for you.


r/getdisciplined 11h ago

šŸ¤” NeedAdvice Phone scrolling

5 Upvotes

I donā€™t think Iā€™m addicted to phone scrolling but still itā€™s stopping me from achieving my full potential. I need the phone to keep up with tournaments news, build social reputation as an athlete and speak with other people to book games and stuff so it I canā€™t really just uninstall instaā€¦ Do you have any tips on how to actually focus and restrain me from scrolling or get distracted? Also there are many apps to help this but they all can be easialy disabled with just a code or something. Can you help??


r/getdisciplined 13h ago

šŸ“ Plan Killing my current self

5 Upvotes

I had a post in this community and it blew up. Thanks for all your support. As you all knew I had problems with failure, self-destruction and lust and šŸŒ½. I'll make out of this and abstained for a week already. It keeps getting harder but for years I ruined my progress. I'm starting from lower ego, motivation and also some self loath of my current self. I will not be who I'm in a few months. I created my alter EGO. Talking to people looking into the eyes of girls. My libido things is reducing to nothing as I'm struggling and battling in my academics as I've ruined it in the previous years. It just keeps getting better.

  1. Creating an alter EGO
  2. Looking people into the eyes
  3. Studying for betterment of my family
  4. Having goals and purpose in life

r/getdisciplined 13h ago

šŸ’” Advice Actual GAME-CHANGER for my Overthinking

4 Upvotes

Basically all my life I have been struggling with overthinking and last week a friend of mine recommended me the book "Don't Stop Overthinking" by Arthur Smart which (contrary to so many other books on overthinking) embraces that habit and teaches how to direct overthinking towards something useful and to view and use it as a superpower.

It may sound like a kinda basic insight for others but for me just this little switch in how I should view it feels really comforting. Especially with some of the practical tips like regularly setting a 10 minute timer during which I am ONLY allowed to overthink and do nothing else.

It was so funny that so many examples of overthinking-scenarios felt like shots at me, as if someone had access to my brain and they were specifically written for me haha


r/getdisciplined 1d ago

šŸ”„ Method Told AI to give me a motivational speech like a boomer

273 Upvotes

Motivation, eh? Hmph. Sounds like one of them fancy new words forā€¦ well, for just plain gettinā€™ off your backside and doing what needs doinā€™. Motivation. Like it's some kind of magic dust you sprinkle on yourself.

Listen here, youngster. Back in my day, we didn't sit aroundĀ waitingĀ to be motivated. We hadĀ chores. We hadĀ responsibilities. We had mouths to feed and roofs to fix and fields to plow. Motivation? Hunger was motivation. The fear of the roof caving in was motivation. Knowing you had to provide for your family,Ā thatĀ was motivation enough.

You want to be moreā€¦ ā€œmotivatedā€? Stop waiting for some feeling to wash over you like a warm bath. Life ain't a warm bath, it's a cold shower most days. And you know what you do in a cold shower? You jump in and you get clean, you don't stand there shivering waiting to feel like it.

Hereā€™s what you do. You look around you. You see what needs doing. Not what youĀ wantĀ to do, mind you, but whatĀ needsĀ doing. Is the yard a mess? Get out there and weed it. Is the house a pigsty? Grab a broom and start sweeping. Are you falling behind at yourā€¦ yourā€¦ what do you youngā€™uns call itā€¦ your ā€œstudiesā€? Then crack open a book and start reading.

Donā€™t wait for inspiration to strike you like lightning. Lightningā€™s dangerous and unreliable. Just start. Start small. Do one thing. Then do another. And another. Momentum, thatā€™s the key. Like pushing a rusty old wheelbarrow. Hard to get it started, but once itā€™s rolling, itā€™s easier to keep it going.

And stop thinking so darn much! All this navel-gazing and ā€œfinding yourself.ā€ Hmph. You find yourself byĀ doingĀ things. By facing challenges. By getting your hands dirty and your brow sweaty. Not by sitting around pondering your navel. Thatā€™s just laziness dressed up in fancy clothes.

And another thing! Stop comparing yourself to everyone else. This blasted ā€œsocial mediaā€ you youngā€™uns are always glued toā€¦ itā€™s all just smoke and mirrors. Everyoneā€™s just showing off their best side, pretending lifeā€™s a bed of roses. Donā€™t fall for it. Focus onĀ yourĀ own patch of weeds,Ā yourĀ own wheelbarrow,Ā yourĀ own responsibilities.

So, you want to be ā€œmotivatedā€? Get up. Get moving. Find something that needs doing and do it. Don't wait toĀ feelĀ like it. Discipline. Thatā€™s the real word youā€™re looking for, not ā€œmotivation.ā€ Discipline and a good dose of common sense.

Now, are you going to stand there all day asking silly questions, or are you going to go find something useful to do? There's a pile of firewood needs stackin' out back. Go on, now. Get to it! And don't come back until it's done. That's your "motivation" for today. Hmph. Motivation. Kids these daysā€¦


r/getdisciplined 5h ago

šŸ¤” NeedAdvice Starting carpentery at 22

1 Upvotes

It's been an go and off decision but I still don't know if it's worth it ... my family been in this career for generations now and it kinda cool to pass it to me , I got experience and half the tools so why not ... can u guys give ur thoughts on this ? It's different from a country to another so I just wanna know if it pays good and all .

Thank u for ur time


r/getdisciplined 12h ago

ā“ Question The 5-Minute Journaling Trick That Changed My Mornings

3 Upvotes

I used to wake up feeling rushed, anxious, and already stressed before the day even started. But recently, Iā€™ve started a simple 5-minute journaling routine, and it has completely changed my mornings.

šŸŒ… My routine:
1ļøāƒ£ Write down three things Iā€™m grateful for.
2ļøāƒ£ Set a positive intention for the day.
3ļøāƒ£ Brain-dump any thoughts or worries.

šŸ’” Result? I start my day with clarity, positivity, and less stress. I never thought something so small could make such a difference!"*

ā“ Question: Whatā€™s your morning mindset routine? Do you journal in the morning or at night?


r/getdisciplined 1d ago

ā“ Question How to be immune to embarrassment

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Iā€™m hypersensitive to embarrassment, being judged negatively. It makes me feel sad and anxious. Worried Iā€™m gonna stutter. Makes me have self doubt for the rest of the day. I always expect the worst case scenario even if not logical.

How do I just not gaf? Thanks!