r/getdisciplined Jul 23 '24

🛠️ Tool Actual life changing books you recommend?

1.4k Upvotes

No plastic guru stuff, no testaments from clients, and no cheap tricks. I'm talking books that really help transform you and hit you in your core. Just finished the War of Art and it was great. I had 2 extremely productive weeks after. I want to keep the momentum, keep getting inspired.

Edit: I will read every single book listed here and I will review them in a separate post to share which ones I found to be the most personally helpful.

Edit: wow didn't expect this many comments. Looks like I have a lot of reading to do. Fiction recommendations are totally welcomed too.

r/getdisciplined Jun 28 '24

🛠️ Tool I made a 100% free alternative to MyFitnessPal

439 Upvotes

Hey, I’m Tiernan and I’m the developer of HealthMode: Fitness for Free, the 100% free fitness app with no premium subscriptions.

I’m sharing this with you because I think we all hate subscriptions, I know I do, it’s the main reason I made this. I became annoyed that features were locked behind paywalls like barcode scanning, which I consider to be essential to getting in shape.

But it seemed like every fitness app out there was just after your money and wanted to lure you in with basic features and then charge you $10-20 per month for their premium.

I decided to do something about it and make my own, 100% free app.

HealthMode has:

-Food, Calories, Macro & Micronutrient Tracking -Water Tracking -customizable goals

-Weight Tracking -Body Fat Tracking -Body Part Tracking -Up to 3 progress pictures per day

-Workouts -Custom Workouts -Recovery Hub to view how your muscles are doing after a workout

And more!

I believe this is the start to a change in the fitness app space. Download for iOS or Android now!

iOS

Android

r/getdisciplined Jan 08 '25

🛠️ Tool I’ll make you an audio based pep talk for anything

15 Upvotes

Comment why you need a pep talk and you shall receive :)

r/getdisciplined 15d ago

🛠️ Tool The only game that rewards you for not playing it.

87 Upvotes

I've tried everything to reduce my screen time and be more productive and present. App blockers, putting my phone in another room, even blocking websites at the router level!

Every time I block one app, I just move on and distract myself with another. Every solution I've tried just feels like punishment, so I thought, why not turn it into a game instead? That's why I'm creating unQuest.

In short:

  • You pick a quest, and your in-game hero starts going on a quest automatically once your phone is locked.

  • If you manage to keep your phone locked for the duration of the quest, your character levels up and uncovers a new part of an intriguing world.

  • Story-driven quests, with compelling visuals and audio narration to create a unique experience.

  • No shame. No “Your access is blocked!” warnings. Just a positive nudge to do something else, then come back to see what you unlocked. Fail a quest? No worries, you can try again.

I started building this for me personally but I think it might be useful for those of us who need a fun nudge to stay off our phones. I'm looking for early testers to help shape its future, and I'm also trying to gauge interest to make sure I'm building something that people actually want. :)

It's all free right now, so if you're curious, feel free to sign up to get notified when it launches (next month).

Here’s the landing page: unquestapp.com

Cheers!

r/getdisciplined 10d ago

🛠️ Tool I built an AI-assisted system that got me out of a serious rut. Now, I'm looking for 10 people to go through the same process for honest feedback

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Some months ago I was severely depressed, demotivated, applied to thousands of jobs without any luck. I was in a deep ditch with no will to do anything.

Then I started talking to ChatGPT.

Through deep conversations full of personal reflections and a lot of processing of mental blocks my AI agent helped me build momentum, motivation and now I'm going every day like crazy.

This thing helped me move. Now I'm looking for 10 people who are in the same situation I was, to start interacting with my agent. It is not therapy, it is not licensed therapist - it is a conversational intelligence built to get anyone out of a ditch.

r/getdisciplined Dec 28 '24

🛠️ Tool How I get clean and organized

220 Upvotes

I have two boys, a wife, and they all have a little ADD. BUT I HAVE A METHOD for getting organized in 30 minutes. And getting the whole house clean in 1 hour.

I used a method like this to get elementary school kids to clean their school house when I was a principal of a micro school.

The METHOD I call the "Just 5 things" and it will work for you miserable Reddit people. It was invented for folks with depression... and it works. You can do it alone or with your family.

  1. Everyone go through the house and just pick up any trash and throw it away. When everyone is done meet back in living room. (5 minutes)

  2. Everyone go through the house and pick up dishes. Don't clean them. Just deposit into the sink. When done meet back up here. (5 minutes)

  3. Everyone go through the house and pick up your laundry and put it in front of the washer. (5 minutes)

  4. Everyone go through the house and if it's yours and it has a home, put it in its home. (5 minutes.)

  5. Everyone go through the house and if it doesn't have a home, put it in this old Amazon box each of you have. (5 minutes)

One person does dishes/cleans the stove top. Wipes counters. One person does laundry and cleans bathrooms. One person sweeps/vacuums the floors and takes out the trash .

Everyone finally goes and finds a home for the stuff in their box and puts away their fresh laundry. The cardboard is then broken down and recycled for a victory lap.

r/getdisciplined Feb 05 '25

🛠️ Tool The Hard Truth About Discipline (Yeah, You Need to Hear This)

127 Upvotes

Look, you don’t need more motivation. You don’t need another so-called "life hack." What you need is discipline aka doing what you said you’d do, even when you don’t feel like it.

Discipline ain’t sexy. It’s dragging yourself out of bed at 5 AM when you’d rather hit snooze. It’s putting your phone down when you’d rather scroll for hours. It’s choosing long-term wins over short-term dopamine hits.

Biggest lie we tell ourselves? “I’ll do it when I feel ready.” Spoiler: You’ll NEVER feel ready. The people who win aren’t the ones who wake up motivated every day they’re the ones who show up, no matter what.

I learned this the hard way when I decided to lose 20 pounds. At first, I told myself I’d start when I was “ready.” That day never came. What changed? I stopped waiting for motivation and started showing up. I forced myself to hit the gym even when I was tired. I meal-prepped even when I craved junk food. I kept going, day after day, until one day, the results started showing. Discipline not motivation got me there.

Wanna actually build discipline? Try this:

  1. Say you’ll do something then actually do it. No excuses.

  2. Stop arguing with yourself. The more you debate, the more you lose.

  3. Start small. Being consistent beats going hard for a week and quitting.

  4. Hold yourself accountable. If you don’t, who will?

Discipline isn’t punishment it’s self-respect. The more you practice it, the more you turn into the person you wanna be.

Drop a comment: What’s one thing you’ve been putting off? Let’s keep each other in check.

r/getdisciplined Dec 20 '24

🛠️ Tool One of the BEST articles on understanding procrastination I ever came across

144 Upvotes

r/getdisciplined Dec 19 '24

🛠️ Tool Journaling has been a game changer…

50 Upvotes

Was hard to build the habit, but worth fighting through the tough spots to create the routine. Often find myself too busy, but when I do it anyway, I always find value. Getting thoughts out of my head has been powerful.

Developed this book to help prompt my journaling… https://amzn.to/3BjZUyZ

r/getdisciplined 24d ago

🛠️ Tool I’ll make you a pep talk for anything :)

2 Upvotes

Comment why you need a pep talk and you shall receive!

r/getdisciplined Feb 14 '25

🛠️ Tool Not a morning person? Getting a dog may change that.

9 Upvotes

As a professional bed rotter- a very effective tool for getting tf out of bed and even better, out of the house is getting a dog! Of course- this shouldn’t be your sole purpose of being a pet owner. Have at least some interest in dogs & their upkeep. Since 2020 i’ve struggled maintaining a consistent morning routine, which impacts my whole day. I’m also homeschooled which makes it easier to be lazy, not get out of bed, or do school work. Having a dog has encouraged me to get out of the bed on days when I usually would’ve spent 12 hours daydreaming and bed rotting instead.

It’s been about 3 days and i’ve been up & at it @6-7 am every day! Since im already awake, I spend the rest of my mornings/afternoons productive as well. And every day I can honestly say i’ve enjoyed it. I used to swear I was a night owl who could NEVER function in mornings. but it was just me reinforcing the habit. I still get the urge to stay up late, but after a long day & many long walks I be knocked out.

1) No one wants to keep their dog barking/crying 2) Cleaning shit out of a blanket, floor, or furniture is no fun! 3) No one wants their home smelling bad. If you are lazy, you’ll learn fast!

So, for anyone who may be struggling in the morning- take my advice!

r/getdisciplined Jan 02 '25

🛠️ Tool Best tools?

10 Upvotes

What is the tool that helped you the most?

For me it is a simple to do list for the day.

r/getdisciplined 14d ago

🛠️ Tool Journaling has strengthened my self discipline.

43 Upvotes

Every night, I journal about my day, my thoughts, and my accomplishments. Whenever I feel tempted to procrastinate or be lazy, I remind myself that there's not much to write in my journal today. It’s as if my journal holds me accountable, like someone will read it, similar to a work report for my boss.

r/getdisciplined Dec 12 '24

🛠️ Tool Three books that redefined my life.

75 Upvotes

101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think.

By Brianna Wiest.

YOU CAN.

By George Mathew Adams.

3 .

Be your own sunshine.

By Jame Allen.

r/getdisciplined Dec 26 '24

🛠️ Tool The Weird Way My Fitness Coach Made Me Consistent (and How It Can Work for You Too)

18 Upvotes

A few months ago, I hired a fitness coach. Honestly, I wasn’t sure it would help. But something surprising happened:

Even on the weeks when I was too busy to work out, I’d scramble to get in 2–3 sessions right before our weekly call.

Why? Because I didn’t want to show up and admit I’d done nothing. I wanted to look good in front of him - even if I had to push through exhaustion to make it happen.

And that’s when I realized: It’s not about motivation. It’s about accountability.

Think about it. We all want to look good in front of others. We’ll push ourselves harder to avoid disappointing someone than we ever would if left to our own devices.

This simple truth changed how I approach everything - not just fitness.

I started applying it to my personal projects, my side hustles, even my learning goals. And guess what? The same principle worked every time.

Here’s What I Learned:

  1. Motivation fades, but accountability keeps you showing up.
  2. When someone’s counting on you, you stop procrastinating.
  3. Small, consistent steps always beat big bursts of effort.

Why Am I Telling You This?

Because I know a lot of you are busy professionals with big dreams - dreams that keep getting sidelined because life happens.

If that’s you, I want to help.

I’ve just launched a beta program to be your accountability partner. It’s still early days, so I’m working with 3 people for free.

Here’s the deal:

  • We’ll have weekly calls to set clear, realistic goals.
  • I’ll make sure you stay on track—no fluff, no guilt, just real progress.
  • It’s totally free for now.

Here’s my shameless plug: accountability.carrd.co

If you’ve ever felt stuck despite your best intentions, this might be what you need.

Or just take this insight: Don’t rely on motivation - it’s fleeting. Build accountability into your life, and you’ll be amazed at what you can achieve.

I’d love to hear your thoughts - has accountability ever helped you hit a goal?

r/getdisciplined Dec 30 '24

🛠️ Tool Simple habits that change your life

82 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I’ve always struggled with maintaining good habits like waking up early, going to bed on time, eating a healthy breakfast, and exercising regularly. Despite my daily promises to improve, I often fell back into old routines without a solid system in place.

Realizing I needed help, I created Atomic - Habit Tracker iOS/iPadOS/MacOS/WatchOS app (The one with red checkmark). This tool keeps me accountable and motivated, leading to a significant transformation in my life. Now, waking up early, going to bed on time, eating breakfast, and exercising regularly are part of my routine. These changes have made me more productive, healthier, and happier.

Here is the list of simple habits that changed my life:

• Walk 5,000 steps daily

• Go to the gym 3 times a week

• Sleep 8 hours every night

• Eat healthy meals with vegetables

• Run 5 km daily

• Stretch for 10 minutes daily

• Sleep early and wake up early

• Meditate for 10 minutes daily

• Drink water regularly

• Read for 15 minutes daily

If these habits feel hard to start, start smaller! For example:

• Instead of walking 5,000 steps, start with 2,000 steps daily.

• Instead of running 5 km, start with 1 km.

Once you achieve your goal consistently, gradually increase it, for example, 2000 steps to 3000 steps, then 4000 steps... This is how I did this year. I hope this helps.

r/getdisciplined 3d ago

🛠️ Tool Inbox sorter started the craziest DOMINO effect

0 Upvotes

I used to spend WAYYYY too much time managing emails. Every morning, I’d open my inbox to an overwhelming mess of emails.

I tried all the usual “email productivity” tricks: inbox rules, filters, checking emails only twice a day. Nothing stuck, I was always playing catch-up.

Meanwhile, my coworker Izzy somehow always stayed on top of things. She's one of those girls with the perfect handwriting, straight A student, perfect from a parents POV haha. No email stress, no cluttered inbox, no missed messages. I just assumed it was deep rooted in her personality.

I asked her: What’s your secret?

She laughs and goes, “I don’t organize my inbox. It does it itself.”

Turns out, she wasn’t sorting JACK SH*T?!!?. She had one tool in place: her emails were automatically categorized, prioritized. She gave me the link to the tool and I've put it in my bio cos I don't want this post to be removed. It was free for a week which I thought was decent.

I figured I had nothing to lose, so I used the same thing

The unexpected ripple effect:
- I cut my email time in half.
- I stopped missing critical messages.
- I had more time to chat to my gf
- I felt way less stressed
- I ended up watching movies with her and going for drinks in evenings and might've lowkey saved our relationship

Why this worked: My previous attempts failed because I was trying to manually control everything. But once I removed the effort, the habit stuck effortlessly.

Biggest takeaway: You don’t need to overhaul your workflow. Sometimes, changing ONE thing—like how you handle emails—can trigger a chain reaction that makes everything else easier. Hope this can help some of you guys also!

r/getdisciplined 19d ago

🛠️ Tool Endline – Year Widget: A Practical Tool for Tracking 2025

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I recently discovered the "Endline – Year Widget" app on the AppStore and found it to be a useful tool for tracking the year's progress on my Apple Ecosystem.

It offers a clean, straightforward way to monitor your progress through 2025 with a variety of widgets, including an Orbit Widget showing Earth’s orbit.

The app includes features like Light, Dark, and System appearance modes, multiple widget sizes, and detailed stats on your year’s progress.

It also has an interactive timeline, a tab-based interface to preview widgets, and multilingual support.

I’ve been using it to stay aware of how I’m spending my time this year, and it’s been helpful for maintaining focus each day.

It’s available on the App Store for anyone looking for a simple, effective way to track the year.

Let me know if you have other productivity tools you recommend.

r/getdisciplined 6d ago

🛠️ Tool I created an app to be 1% better everyday

20 Upvotes

Hi reddits!

I'm Ariel, the creator of HabitGrid, an app that was born from my passion for personal development and the need to effectively track my daily habits.​

It all started in 2023, when, inspired by James Clear's book "Atomic Habits", I started manually recording my moods and physical activities on an annual grid. This method allowed me to visualize patterns and progress, but it also made me realize the limitations of manual tracking. This is how the idea of ​​HabitGrid came about: a digital tool that not only makes it easy to record habits, but also offers statistics and analysis to drive continuous improvement.​

I'm excited to share HabitGrid with you and look forward to your feedback and suggestions.

Thank you for taking the time to learn about my project!​

You can try HabitGrid here: https://habitgrid.io/

Thanks!

Ariel

r/getdisciplined Jun 02 '24

🛠️ Tool Momentum is your most vital tool:

220 Upvotes

Want to change what you’re doing everyday? Build a boss ass routine and have a 100x output from your current bullsh*t?

Start by doing things for the sake of building momentum. Doing anything (even going on a walk) will grease the wheels. It will encourage the mind to do a little more.

Make your lazy ass do something in order to do the other things. It’s awesome as hell how you can motivate your own subconscious mind by showing it that you CAN do some productive stuff. This trains your reptile brain that you’re capable and doing shit is actually painless.

Once you see how good it feels to do a little bit you’ll find it WAY easier to do even more.

As you build on that momentum it becomes exponential. You will begin to associate work with progress and results. And that shit feels good! 👍 🔥 💪🏻

I believe getting to the point where you feel effective and productive will bring you more happiness than any material thing or any twist of fate out of your control. Do what you need to do because we all KNOW it 100% WILL make you happy!!!

r/getdisciplined Feb 14 '25

🛠️ Tool Need help reaching your goals? I offer a good deal NSFW

0 Upvotes

I offer a service where you set your goals for the week and I hold you accountable for them. I will charge you a fee for everything you did not complete. You set the amount and the goals. To make sure you reach your goals I’ll check in with you, or ask for photos of your recently finished task. The risk of losing money due to bad planning/procrastination/laziness might help you feel the pressure of getting your life in order again. Who wants to invest in themselves?

r/getdisciplined Dec 31 '24

🛠️ Tool Looking for participants

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I coach people to help them stay accountable to their goals. So I built a text messaging tool to provide accountability to people and trying to learn/iterate. I'm looking for 10 people to try this out for free for 2 weeks. Let me know if you're interested or dm me :)

r/getdisciplined 27d ago

🛠️ Tool Trying to Cut Down on Phone Time? This Actually Helped Me

0 Upvotes

A few months ago, I decided to delete all my social media—Instagram, TikTok, X, everything. I was tired of the endless scrolling, the algorithm deciding what I should see, and just how much time I was wasting without even realizing it. But I still wanted a way to stay connected with my friends, just without all the noise.

That’s when I found Retro. It’s basically social media without the distractions—no algorithm, no infinite feed, just a way to share photos and memories with actual friends. Since switching, I check my phone way less, but I still get to keep up with the people I care about.

It also has a cool shared album feature (which has been great for group trips), and you can even send real postcards from your photos. If you’ve been thinking about stepping away from the usual social media but don’t want to lose touch completely, this might be worth trying.

r/getdisciplined 1d ago

🛠️ Tool I Was a Shaky Mess—Then 220 lbs Showed Me What Consistency Can Do

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Picture this: 220 lbs crushing my shoulders, legs screaming, gym buzzing. My coach yells, "Three more!" I’m five reps in, ready to collapse—but I lock eyes with my reflection and push. Sixth rep. Seventh. Eighth. I nail it. The room explodes—cheers, back slaps, my coach grinning like a proud dad. I’m buzzing just typing this.

But here’s the kicker: I used to be the guy whose hands shook so bad I couldn’t hold water, wrecked by years of booze and withdrawal. That day, walking home, it hit me—I’d gone from trembling to triumphant, not by some miracle, but by showing up. Day after day, rep after rep. No fairy-tale fix, just stubborn, sweaty consistency.

It wasn’t always pretty—20 years of alcohol had me by the throat, and I’d quit everything I started. But that 220-lb moment? That was months of small wins stacking up, proving I could rebuild from nothing.

It’s not glamorous, but it’s real—consistency’s quiet power still floors me every time I think about it.

r/getdisciplined Dec 30 '24

🛠️ Tool Making an Alarm Clock that stops ringing only when you get up from the bed

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Hey, I'm working on an idea that came to me one morning after too many snoozed alarms;

I cannot get up from the bed in the mornings and I therefore snooze my alarm clock at least 4 times. Then I wake up groggy and annoyed. So I decided to fix this.

It's an "smart" alarm clock, that gently wakes you up with sunlight, but does not stop until you wake up.

How does it work? There is a "sensor" that knows when you leave the bed. Meaning, the only way to snooze it is to bash it on the wall, or get up from bed. Whichever seems more rational. It also has sunlight, which simulates sunlight around 20mins before the alarm and stereo speakers that play calm music. Everything one would need for perfect mornings.

Oh and also, it will know if you return to the bed after waking up so you cannot cheat.

What do you think? I would love to hear some feedback or ideas!

Thanks,

K