Cultivating selfcompassion is important in our self-discipline journey from "summary" of Mindful Self-Discipline by Giovanni Dienstmann
When we embark on the journey of self-discipline, it is easy to be hard on ourselves when we fall short of our expectations. We may berate ourselves for not being disciplined enough, for lacking willpower, or for making mistakes along the way. However, this harsh self-criticism only serves to demotivate us and erode our self-confidence. It creates a negative cycle that makes it even harder to stay disciplined. Cultivating self-compassion is essential in our self-discipline journey because it allows us to treat ourselves with kindness and understanding. Instead of beating ourselves up when we slip up, self-compassion encourages us to acknowledge our mistakes with self-forgiveness and a sense of common humanity. We all make mistakes, and it is natural to have setbacks on the...
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