Self-Discipline versus Inner Guidance
I believe we always “know.” The trick is to be able to identify when you are not honoring yourself soon enough to take action in the present moment. The more you can do this, the less it will happen in your future.
The best way to break this habit, is to deliberately schedule time to be good to yourself. Schedule a massage, or to play a round of golf. Treat it as an appointment you have with someone else and keep your commitment.
Then, the next time you start to excuse yourself out of going to the gym, you’ll recognize exactly what it is you’re doing – dishonoring yourself. Once you recognize it, you’ll think, “Ah, this is what Debra was talking about. Okay, I am going to honor myself by going to the gym, I am going to keep my commitment. Even though, in this very moment, I really don’t feel like it, I know I’ll appreciate having followed-through later.”
Eventually, you will have formed the habit of going to the gym just like you go to work, and your self-discipline will carry over into other areas as well. Taking these actions will significantly increase your self esteem.
Source: www.debramoorhead.com
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