Self-Discipline and Thoughts

Self-discipline begins with the mastery of your thoughts. If you don’t control what you think, you can’t control what you do.

-Napolean Hill

Common phrases I hear: “I don’t have the self-disciple you do.” “I don’t have the self-discipline to do a daily practice.”

Self-discipline is affected by our thoughts. Are you watching your negative thought patterns? When you notice you’ve said or thought negative words, say “Thank you for showing me what I don’t want and highlighting what I need to change to live a life of joy.” Then re-frame the negative phrase into a positive.

“I don’t have the self-discipline to change my life.”

“Thank you for showing me what I don’t want, I have everything that I need to change my life right now. I change my life for the positive one small step at a time.”

I am guilty as charged and still roll back into old patterns and habits of negativity. But it’s only hurting me and my personal growth. It’s ok to make mistakes, to move backwards. But today is your reminder to begin again. Life is a journey of forgetting and remembering. You got this!

Want to learn more? Listen to this meditation on releasing past actions here. Don’t forget to follow and listen to my other meditations on Insight Timer! Or enjoy this reset practice we call Resurrection Breath. Great for resetting those negative thoughts to the present moment. If you need more guidance reach out for a free 15 minute phone consult or try some of my on-demand videos first.