Method: Discipline Practices
Description:
- Implement systems. Use a task manager.
- Think in terms of progress. Focus on improvement, not achievement.
- Consistency, not results. Focus on how long and often (duration, frequency), not outcomes.
Method: Self-talk/thought journaling
Source: Taking the high ground
Description: This is my high-ground practice - a reliable practice that helps give you a sense of clarity and calm. My practice involves talking to myself - literally - either by taking a walk by myself or journaling my thoughts. Because my mind is often very noisy, working out my thoughts through self-talk allows me to clear my head and focus.
Method: Courage Tactics
Description:
- Calculate the dangers of not taking action.
- Develop contingency plans and exit strategies.
- Let go - let it up to fate.
Method: Letting Flow
Source: Four lessons I've learned from The Art of War on controlling my emotions
Description: Technique for managing emotional situations - situations that trigger a strong emotional reaction.
- Acknowledge and label your emotion.
- Explore your emotion.
- Give yourself time by distracting yourself from the situation.
- Return back to the situation and see if your feelings have changed.
- Repeat 1-4 until the emotion has dissipated and you feel you can deal with your situation in a more balanced way.