No Discipline
How do I make myself do things?
Basically, I'm just lounging at the moment, and I lack the motivation or willpower to do anything but enjoy myself.
Doesn't matter actually, I've just found it. I've just forced myself to do so. Nonetheless, since I've started the topic, let's talk about it.
Who lacks self-discipline here? Anyone need help with it?
* raises hand *Originally Posted by Ezra
“Whether we fall by ambition, blood, or lust, like diamonds we are cut with our own dust.”
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Doesn't that conflict with being a Se-dominant and enneagram 8?
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Discipline is arrived at by obtaining ones own personal drill sargeant. When that's not an option, then one has to assume the drill sargeant role themselves... and therein lies the problem.
Everybody lacks discipline. Discipline in many instances is unnecessary, it's just our superego speaking.
Obsequium amicos, veritas odium parit
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Technically yes. But everyone goes through periodic phases of loss of energy through inactivity. I just happened to be going through one of those moments just a few minutes ago.Doesn't that conflict with being a Se-dominant and enneagram 8?
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And you ain't anymore?
“Whether we fall by ambition, blood, or lust, like diamonds we are cut with our own dust.”
<cough>* raises hand *
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(Especially for things I have zero interest in)
how do i make myself do something?
1. force myself
2. think of consequences
3. trick myself into it
4. figure out some type of reward for doing something
5. prioritize stuff and if it's too low don't do it - don't sweat low priority stuff
6. have goals and objectives
ILE
those who are easily shocked.....should be shocked more often
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And you ain't anymore?Read, my friend, and you will find the answers to all your questions.
I wait for the spark of motivation... like waiting for the rains... the problem is that I can't always count on it to arrive, so then I have a few back up plans in case it doesn't kick in when I need it to...
I think discipline is about energy, drive, will, and motive.
The question is rather complex, because where does this energy come from? What creates it? It is a force that leads to action in a controlled way... but the force itself (the "make myself do it"), where does that come from? Why does something so simple seem so hard?
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Well I thought you starting this thread was presumably what you 've found the motivation for so.... (I thought you're still down, ya know)And you ain't anymore?Read, my friend, and you will find the answers to all your questions.
“Whether we fall by ambition, blood, or lust, like diamonds we are cut with our own dust.”
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You should get more deadlines. They push you to activity. It works like magic.Technically yes. But everyone goes through periodic phases of loss of energy through inactivity. I just happened to be going through one of those moments just a few minutes ago.Doesn't that conflict with being a Se-dominant and enneagram 8?
That's a true ennea 7 speaking
I think Ezra was saying he doesn't need help with discipline.
If it's on the list, it needs to be done.
If it's done, then there's no list.
Not hard.
BulletsAndDoves would disagree with that.
BulletsAndDoves would disagree with that.
LIS.BulletsAndDoves would disagree with that.
My list also -- especially note where "have goals" is listed!
socio: INFp - IEI
ennea: 4w5 sp/sx
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The concept of discipline is mostly Ti, Se, and rational, depending on the context.
Reading those definitions pissed me off.dis·ci·pline /ˈdɪsəplɪn/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[dis-uh-plin] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation noun, verb, -plined, -plin·ing.
–noun
1. training to act in accordance with rules; drill: military discipline.
2. activity, exercise, or a regimen that develops or improves a skill; training: A daily stint at the typewriter is excellent discipline for a writer.
3. punishment inflicted by way of correction and training.
4. the rigor or training effect of experience, adversity, etc.: the harsh discipline of poverty.
5. behavior in accord with rules of conduct; behavior and order maintained by training and control: good discipline in an army.
6. a set or system of rules and regulations.
7. Ecclesiastical. the system of government regulating the practice of a church as distinguished from its doctrine.
8. an instrument of punishment, esp. a whip or scourge, used in the practice of self-mortification or as an instrument of chastisement in certain religious communities.
9. a branch of instruction or learning: the disciplines of history and economics.
–verb (used with object)
10. to train by instruction and exercise; drill.
11. to bring to a state of order and obedience by training and control.
12. to punish or penalize in order to train and control; correct; chastise.I fucking hate that shit. My mom is way too concerned with submission to authority, strict rules, obedience, etc... I really hate the "o" word, too.
Ova?The concept of discipline is mostly Ti, Se, and rational, depending on the context.
Reading those definitions pissed me off.dis·ci·pline /ˈdɪsəplɪn/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[dis-uh-plin] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation noun, verb, -plined, -plin·ing.
–noun
1. training to act in accordance with rules; drill: military discipline.
2. activity, exercise, or a regimen that develops or improves a skill; training: A daily stint at the typewriter is excellent discipline for a writer.
3. punishment inflicted by way of correction and training.
4. the rigor or training effect of experience, adversity, etc.: the harsh discipline of poverty.
5. behavior in accord with rules of conduct; behavior and order maintained by training and control: good discipline in an army.
6. a set or system of rules and regulations.
7. Ecclesiastical. the system of government regulating the practice of a church as distinguished from its doctrine.
8. an instrument of punishment, esp. a whip or scourge, used in the practice of self-mortification or as an instrument of chastisement in certain religious communities.
9. a branch of instruction or learning: the disciplines of history and economics.
–verb (used with object)
10. to train by instruction and exercise; drill.
11. to bring to a state of order and obedience by training and control.
12. to punish or penalize in order to train and control; correct; chastise.
Johari Box"Alpha Quadra subforum. You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious." ~Obi-Wan Kenobi
yes
So where would that put those with dominantand an
Role or PoLR?
Johari Box"Alpha Quadra subforum. You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious." ~Obi-Wan Kenobi
Yeah. FDG was right when he said 1s and 7s should stay way from each other.That's a true ennea 7 speaking
Posts I wrote in the past contain less nuance.
If you're in this forum to learn something, be careful. Lots of misplaced toxicity.
~an extraverted consciousness is unable to believe in invisible forces.
~a certain mysterious power that may prove terribly fascinating to the extraverted man, for it touches his unconscious.
The funny thing is, some 1s envy me for how much I get done in a single day. But I only do it because I like it, not because "it's what should be done"Yeah. FDG was right when he said 1s and 7s should stay way from each other.That's a true ennea 7 speaking
Obsequium amicos, veritas odium parit
I don't have motivation problems unless it has to do with unpleasant obligation or something responsible someone keeps bugging me to take care of.
I have problems doing quiet-time things though. I can't sit still long enough anymore, I get bored. Books are about the only exception, and only if they are holding my interest. If I get to a part that is slow-going, I usually put it down.
SEE Unknown Subtype
6w7 sx/so
[21:29] hitta: idealism is just the gap between the thought of death
[21:29] hitta: and not dying
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WRONG. The 7 is the 1's gateway to happiness. They can learn a lot from the 7.Yeah. FDG was right when he said 1s and 7s should stay way from each other.That's a true ennea 7 speaking
No discipline here either. I tend to wait for motivation to hit me (which it does sometimes but which is not the greatest plan). Sometimes I give myself bogus deadlines but that never works because I know they're self-imposed. The very best thing for me to do when I'm lacking motivation is to drink a big cup of coffee, put on some loud music and just do it. ("it" being whatever it is I'm lacking the discipline to accomplish)
IEI-Fe 4w3
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discipline is very important. i discipline myself by removing things that distract me. i know my goals thoroughly, and don't wish to deviate from them in any action. when i was using the computer too much i turned off the internet, punched the computer screen, and closed that chapter of my life. when i haven't been studying enough i stop biking, or playing musical instruments and begin studying trying to maintain a solid daily regiment. hopefully this pace will get me on track of my classes-- if not ahead. i realize there are limits. i can't study a single subject for an indefinite amount of time. but consistent variation of resting and physical activity helps me greatly. when i am in for a long haul i will sometimes mount my bike on a stationary trainer and go 45 min study, 15 minute train-- in 3 repetitive cycles. I time everything. and in general enjoy a numerical sense of measure(exam scores, etc). in essence, there is no hoop too high for me to jump through for the man.
i don't think discipline is a mental state(i think some people misconstrue issues this way). it is organized, consistent, and effective actions taken to achieve certain goals.
i entertain myself with my studies, biking, and friends. i think isolated means of entertainment like videogames, television, and computers are not worthwhile, and are habit-forming. the dynamics of friendship prevent this stale progression as a person is always changing significantly, and interactions with computers/televisions/videogames are not.
i spend a majority of my time alone; but remain very productive without outside influence. take my advice
asd
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Booooom. Why don't you just do what you want and end up with the same results? You remind me of a friend of mine whom I bike, that has all the instrumentations to rate his training, heart rate, attention to food and all that...and I end up training just by how much I feel like, enjoy it more, and get better results because by not timing myself I let my body decide when it's enough :Sdiscipline is very important. i discipline myself by removing things that distract me. i know my goals thoroughly, and don't wish to deviate from them in any action. when i was using the computer too much i turned off the internet, punched the computer screen, and closed that chapter of my life. when i haven't been studying enough i stop biking, or playing musical instruments and begin studying trying to maintain a solid daily regiment. hopefully this pace will get me on track of my classes-- if not ahead. i realize there are limits. i can't study a single subject for an indefinite amount of time. but consistent variation of resting and physical activity helps me greatly. when i am in for a long haul i will sometimes mount my bike on a stationary trainer and go 45 min study, 15 minute train-- in 3 repetitive cycles. I time everything. and in general enjoy a numerical sense of measure(exam scores, etc). in essence, there is no hoop too high for me to jump through for the man.
Why goals? They take the fun away...i don't think discipline is a mental state(i think some people misconstrue issues this way). it is organized, consistent, and effective actions taken to achieve certain goals.
Obsequium amicos, veritas odium parit
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I will heed it. That's very decent.discipline is very important. i discipline myself by removing things that distract me. i know my goals thoroughly, and don't wish to deviate from them in any action. when i was using the computer too much i turned off the internet, punched the computer screen, and closed that chapter of my life. when i haven't been studying enough i stop biking, or playing musical instruments and begin studying trying to maintain a solid daily regiment. hopefully this pace will get me on track of my classes-- if not ahead. i realize there are limits. i can't study a single subject for an indefinite amount of time. but consistent variation of resting and physical activity helps me greatly. when i am in for a long haul i will sometimes mount my bike on a stationary trainer and go 45 min study, 15 minute train-- in 3 repetitive cycles. I time everything. and in general enjoy a numerical sense of measure(exam scores, etc). in essence, there is no hoop too high for me to jump through for the man.
i don't think discipline is a mental state(i think some people misconstrue issues this way). it is organized, consistent, and effective actions taken to achieve certain goals.
i entertain myself with my studies, biking, and friends. i think isolated means of entertainment like videogames, television, and computers are not worthwhile, and are habit-forming. the dynamics of friendship prevent this stale progression as a person is always changing significantly, and interactions with computers/televisions/videogames are not.
i spend a majority of my time alone; but remain very productive without outside influence. take my advice
Are you a Delta by any chance?
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i don't use a bunch of instruments on my bike. i only keep track of three things: distance, time, and avg speed. i enjoy myself, don't worry. I do do what i want, but i realize that a few things are priority. like school, i don't go out until i've done my school work, etc. i'm not 'no fun,' but i am dedicated. good lookin out though, partner.Booooom. Why don't you just do what you want and end up with the same results? You remind me of a friend of mine whom I bike, that has all the instrumentations to rate his training, heart rate, attention to food and all that...and I end up training just by how much I feel like, enjoy it more, and get better results because by not timing myself I let my body decide when it's enough :Sdiscipline is very important. i discipline myself by removing things that distract me. i know my goals thoroughly, and don't wish to deviate from them in any action. when i was using the computer too much i turned off the internet, punched the computer screen, and closed that chapter of my life. when i haven't been studying enough i stop biking, or playing musical instruments and begin studying trying to maintain a solid daily regiment. hopefully this pace will get me on track of my classes-- if not ahead. i realize there are limits. i can't study a single subject for an indefinite amount of time. but consistent variation of resting and physical activity helps me greatly. when i am in for a long haul i will sometimes mount my bike on a stationary trainer and go 45 min study, 15 minute train-- in 3 repetitive cycles. I time everything. and in general enjoy a numerical sense of measure(exam scores, etc). in essence, there is no hoop too high for me to jump through for the man.
Why goals? They take the fun away...i don't think discipline is a mental state(i think some people misconstrue issues this way). it is organized, consistent, and effective actions taken to achieve certain goals.
ezra: i don't think i'm delta.
asd
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