I dislike a disciplined regimen; I love the results.
I trudge to early morning exercise (still) and wave sadly at the pizza while I eat chicken breast and roasted veggies (which is actually quite yummy); I really like increased self-confidence, more energy, lower disease risk, and smaller sized clothes.
I get tired reading article after article, keeping up with current issues and the ever-changing evidence-based practices; I am delighted colleagues look to me as a leader and trusted source of information.
It is no fun foregoing wants; it is very rewarding watching debt dwindle quickly towards nil.
Results, success, rarely happens without discipline. Discipline is a “process,” which leads to habits. I have a quote on my door currently that constantly reminds me of habits and discipline:
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. ~ Aristotle
So, I will continue on with the discipline. While I dislike it at present, I know the future holds success.
Karin Bell
February 16, 2011 6:20 pmThank you! My son (8 yrs old), his teacher and myself are working on finding his “inner discipline” 🙂 – I trudge to my early morning exercise, as well, but am so happy when going home from work knowing I don’t have to do that. Great post!
nursetopia
February 16, 2011 7:00 pmThanks, Karin. Right there with ya. Love knowing that I’ve already checked that off my to do list before I even arrive at work!
The Nerdy Nurse
February 16, 2011 8:04 pmAnyone worth having is worth working hard for… that being said, I think we are all human and should be allowed at least a few vices. We shouldn’t hold ourselves to such high standards to think we have to be perfect. Even nurses need “off” time.
And on that note, I agree, it sucks to work hard sometimes, but the fruits of the labor are almost always worth it!
nursetopia
February 16, 2011 8:11 pmCompletely agree. Vices I have a’plenty…it’s taken me time to figure out I control them, not vice versa.
MK Mercurio
February 20, 2011 9:13 amI love the quote by Aristotle and appreciate you sharing the drudgery of following a regimen. I am great at starting things but not so great a few weeks in … Congrats for the reminder!