Self-discipline is an essential quality that helps individuals achieve their goals and maintain a sense of control over their lives. It involves setting goals, establishing routines, and adhering to them even when it’s difficult. However, if left unbridled, self-discipline may turn into rigidity.
Rigidity refers to being overly strict or inflexible in one’s thinking or behavior. It can manifest in various areas of life, such as beliefs, habits, work-related activities, and social interactions. When self-discipline morphs into rigidity, it can lead to a lack of spontaneity, creativity, and adaptability. Rigidity can also result in negative consequences, such as burnout, stress, and decreased motivation.
To avoid self-discipline becoming too strict, remember to be flexible and open-minded. It’s okay to deviate from routines occasionally, to take breaks, and to make adjustments as necessary. After all, we develop our self-discipline muscles to improve our lives, not generate anxiety and burnout.
“Rigidity can also result in negative consequences, such as burnout, stress, and decreased motivation” – totally agree with your view point.
Thank you 🙏. I am glad you find something helpful in my article.
I wish I could 🙂
Hopefully you can. You can do more than you think you can.
Good reminder Bastien, but we do need discipline to keep going. There should be a good balance!
Yes! We do need self-discipline to keep going, but we should not let it stop us from reaching our goal. Thank you for commenting Katherine 🙂
So true. Am practicing to relax more and not be so demanding on myself.
Yes! We all do. I am too. That’s the reason I wrote this piece. I hope this article reminds you to be less hard on yourself.
It did. Thanks.
Happy 😃!
Well said. I am very hard on myself regarding certain things, and when I’m not, I go very far to the other end of the spectrum. Maybe someday I will find a balance.
I hope this article is the day. There are many incredible benefits to making the change. Take action today:)
I needed to hear this. Thank you, Bachir.
You are welcome bro 🙏 thank you for stopping by.
Well said. Thank you
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Great post ! I think we need to be open minde and fixable.👌
Yes exactly. Thank you Priti for commenting 🙂
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Just by taking actions when you are lazy you are having great exercise
Exactly! That’s very important:)
Thanks for this article. Life presents changes and I think it’s very important to be flexible and adjust as we go. If both short term and long term goals remain in focus then making necessary adjustments will make achieving those goals doable.
Thank you for commenting. You are right. Being flexible is more important than we think. Without flexibility, we can’t achieve our goals.