The Balance Between Self-Compassion And Discipline in Getting Things Done

Getting things done. Many of us have learned to use discipline and tough love to get things done, despite the waning motivation we might experience. However, in recent years, research on self-compassion has demonstrated the benefits of being kind and understanding with yourself and how that can have a positive impact on your mental health, self-esteem, motivation, resiliency, and more. But is self-compassion counter to discipline? Will you ever get things done if you are too kind and understanding with yourself? In this episode, I’ll dive into the differences between discipline and self-compassion and how to have a balance so you can get things done while supporting yourself.

 

In this episode, you will learn:

• The difference between self-compassion and discipline
• The surprising thing you NEED to know to avoid perfectionism, burnout, and anxiety when practicing discipline
• 7 practical tips to balance self-compassion with self-discipline

 

Source:

https://self-compassion.org/what-is-self-compassion/#research-on-self-compassion

 

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Intro/Outro Music: Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990 Ft: Copperhead

 

Disclaimer

All content here is for informational purposes only. This content does not replace the professional judgment of your own mental health provider. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for all individual questions and issues.

 

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