Three Steps Toward Better Self-Discipline: Simplify Your Thinking & Take Control of Your Life in 2024!

As someone who does a podcast called "Self Control," I could certainly use a little work on my own self-control from time to time.If you're like me, you really only become aware of your self control or self discipline when it's lacking or when it's a challenge.Addiction, bad habits, emotional outbursts, mindless consumption...And then we snap back to reality and wonder how and why did I just lose control like that??So, if any of this sounds like you:Worrying about the past or future, obsessing over things you can't control, weakening yourself with bad habits or negative self-talk and doubt, unsure of yourself, or prone to emotional outbursts...These are all signs of low self-control BUT they are also possible for you to fix.If I can do it, so can you. I'd like to share with you the steps I'm making toward a better life through self control. And it may be easier than you think. Listen now!(00:00) - Intro and what to expect(02:17) - Step 1: Are you worrying about things you cannot control?(06:33) - Try this if you are stressed out about what you can't control(08:35) - The one thing YOU CAN control(09:52) - How we can think ourselves away from low self-control(11:48) - Get some easy wins today! Try these 2 tips(12:54) - Step 2: Two questions to help you find your AUTHENTIC self(14:17) - How and why are you weakening yourself?(15:05) - How you can use addiction and bad habits to know yourself better(16:48) - Examining your strengths and finding your power!(19:23) - Step 3: Improving your emotional control(21:36) - The physical side of emotional control(22:26) - Learning to anticipate emotional triggers(23:57) - Why emotional control is the third step here-----Further listening - Search these episodes in our feed for more great self-development tools!"Mood Swings? Harsh Inner Critic? Obsessed With Being Perfect? How To Heal Your Ego and Live a Peaceful Life - Part 1 of 4" - S3E64 - Aug. 2, 2023"What Is Mindfulness and How Can You Use It To Quit Bad Habits and Improve Your Life?" - S3E45 - May 23, 2023"The NUMBER 1 Realization I Had to Make In Order To Beat My Addictions" - S3E40 - May 5, 2023-----Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLifeGet in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevenshttps://www.instagram.com/selfcontrolpodcast/Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts