Discipline Transformation Program

Consider Will Smith's perspective on discipline as a function of loving oneself.

“Self-discipline is self-love”

Reflect on past attempts to be disciplined, especially those driven by willpower alone. Identify the feelings and outcomes.

Specifically define what 'treating your body as a temple' means to you in practical terms (e.g., nutrition, exercise, rest).

Answer the questions provided to paint a clear picture of who you would be if you were disciplined (day, location, diet, attire, work, relationships, thoughts, feelings, boundaries).

“People act in line with the person that they think they are”

Fully accept that at some point in the future, you *will* be this disciplined person. Be open to the possibility, even if you feel resistance.

Identify elements in your environment that reflect your *current* self, and those that would better represent your *disciplined* self.

Make tangible changes to your environment to reflect the disciplined version of yourself (e.g., yoga mat, gym bag, healthy food options).

Determine what you would consider a significant loss if you fail to be disciplined in a specific area.

Create a system where you will experience a loss if you are not disciplined (e.g., StickK commitment contract, prepaying an editor).

Create starting systems for key activities that you find difficult to begin (e.g., writing: ranting for 5 minutes, waking up: barcode alarm clock).

Identify and eliminate sources of friction that prevent you from starting activities (e.g., gym gear laid out, art supplies ready).

Create a weekly or daily routine that incorporates work, rest, and activities that energize you.

Keep a daily log of activities that energize you and look for commonalities at the end of the month.

Practice discomfort training by choosing the less comfortable option in micro-moments (e.g., cold showers, waiting without your phone, two-minute rule).