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Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Ep. 165-Upgrade Your Discipline From Self-Criticism to Self-Care
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
What if discipline wasn’t about punishment, but about self-respect? In this episode of Life Talks with Lauren, we’re rethinking the way we approach discipline—shifting from shame to self-love. Inspired by a quote from @bluewmist, I’m sharing how this mindset shift changed my life and how it can transform yours, too.
In This Episode, We Cover:
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Why discipline rooted in shame leads to guilt, burnout, and inconsistency.
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How reframing your habits as acts of self-care can make them more sustainable.
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My personal experience with exercise—from using it as a punishment to embracing it as self-love.
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The emotional toll of a “no excuses” mindset and how to break free from it.
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Practical ways to shift your mindset and build habits that feel good and last.
Reflection Questions for You:
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What’s one area of your life where discipline feels like punishment rather than self-care?
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How do you typically talk to yourself when you don’t follow through on a habit or goal?
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Can you reframe one of your “I have to” statements into an “I deserve to” statement?
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How would your daily habits change if you approached them from a place of love rather than obligation?
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What’s one small act of self-discipline you can commit to this week that feels like self-respect rather than self-punishment?
Let’s Continue the Conversation:
I’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your takeaways on Instagram and tag me @laurenmkepler. If this episode resonated with you, please leave a review and share it with someone who might need to hear it.
Listen Now: https://open.spotify.com/show/62EFL7WqMBBy83zcRDNmyH?si=61e3b4cb30ec4883
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