Something I'm realising is that sometimes, the practices we attribute to self-discipline can, in actuality, be attributed to a low sense of self-worth...

E.g - a knack for saving could really be the manifestation of the belief that you're not deserving of good things.

E.g - being able to quickly 'bounce back' could be an expression of the fact that you don't think you're worthy of self-compassion and meaningful and patient engagement with your emotions

Our relationship with ourselves is singlehandedly the most important thing ever.

This thread also makes me realise that the things we consider to be disciplines don't necessarily need to come from a place of deprivation/struggle or at our personal expense

Do I really need to hurt or deprive myself to be disciplined < why is that the *only* way that 'discipline' or ideal behaviour is framed

Before the productivity pharisees get on my back, my biggest gripe is with the *framing*