My Journey of Learning Discipline as a Beginner and the Perks of It
Life isn’t going how it should & I’m overwhelmed

And so, as I sit here with my failed routine chart resembling a piece of modern art, I can’t help but chuckle at the irony of it all.
Attempting to be disciplined is like trying to teach a cat to do calculus — challenging, often futile, but undeniably entertaining.
For someone who dreams a lot, I sure don't work on them. Someone get me a Doraemon now. I figure a robotic cat from the future could whip my life into shape faster than any self-help book or life coach.
If only real-life problem-solving was as simple as pulling gadgets out of a magical pouch.
Nevertheless, I’ve started taking action towards my goals, but being uncomfortable is something that I need to adjust to.
In the spirit of transparency, those red circles on my failed routine chart are not just reminders of my shortcomings; they’re badges of honor.
Instead of throwing myself a pity party over wasted days and inconsistent routines, I ought to appreciate the mini-achievements of the past few days.
You’re probably not interested in knowing but I made myself a timetable to stick to for the upcoming days (how I’m gonna do it, well, ask Scooby doo).
I stuck to writing articles on medium when I didn’t want to and I also pushed myself to sleep earlier and wake up earlier, so there are those baby steps towards mindset shift.
Because previously in keeping up with my life series, I would think that the small tasks I complete — like making my bed, cleaning my room, or even reading a book for 5 minutes were insignificant to my long-term goals.
But now it proves that I’m one pebble ahead of climbing Mount Everest and I couldn’t be more proud of this.
So, here’s to celebrating the small wins, even if they’re as tiny as a pebble on the path to Mount Everest.
After all, climbing a mountain is just putting one foot in front of the other, and if I can do that without tripping over my own ambition, I’m on the right track.
In conclusion, my journey towards discipline is a work in progress, much like trying to fold a fitted sheet — confusing, frustrating, but oddly satisfying when it finally comes together.
And if you’re on a similar quest for routine, just remember: life is too short to take it too seriously.
So, embrace the chaos, laugh at the red circles, and who knows, maybe one day we’ll all have our own personal Doraemon to guide us through the comedic dance of discipline.
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