How I improved my Self Control

// A thread //

1. Cold Showers

The first time I took one, I crapped my pants.

But why?

It was 30º C outside, I really wanted one!

I was scared because I didn't like the feeling of the cold water "hurting" my skin

It was all in my mind!

Now I rarely have a hot shower

That's SELF CONTROL

2. Journaling

Getting your thoughts on paper is a flex.

Sometimes it's all BS, but when you write it down on paper you gain clarity.

And written clarity helps cement self-awareness

Which in turn enhances your sense of self

3. 50 Push ups & 5K Runs

I wake up daily at around 6

I feel groggy, I feel crap

But no matter what I get my 50 + push ups in

A couple of sets, maybe 3

And / or a 5 km + run

You know what? I feel like new

I never regret a run or exercise I didn't want to do

N E V E R !

4. Planning my days

Planning what I want to get done on my days is gold.

I look at my plan

Digest it

It's in my head, I start to embody it

I am my plan

I breathe my plan

I live my plan

it's mine

For the taking, the shaking, the shaping, of me

And my destiny.

5. Eliminating Distractions

I don't let anything get in the way of my plan, my purpose.

It's the most important thing to me

I shut the door

My phone is in the other room

I put on my headphones

Focus Flow mode on

It's the only thing that exists

6. Counting to 10 before reacting

Breathing in, breathing out

I am aware of my trigger

I am aware of my anger

But my anger is not me, it's an emotion I am feeling.

In these 10 seconds I have a chance to calm its effect

I am in control

My reaction will be a conscious one.

7. No Complaining

I quit complaining.

If I can't change it, what's the point?

An angry mood when it's already happened?

Makes no sense.

I should better look for the solution

Together with my reaction, they're the 2 things I can control.

8. Positive Vibes

Every disappointment is a blessing, my father used to say.

This has become my life mantra

"When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change"

- Wayne Dyer

Look and find the positive, and the positive will find you.

Self Control Recap

1. Cold Shower
2. Journal
3. 50 Push ups 5k run
4. Plan my days
5. Eliminate distractions
6. Counting to 10 before reacting
7. No Complaining
8. Positivity

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