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Old Oct 2, 2006, 06:55 pm   #8 (permalink) (top)
Agur
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Appreciation was one of them, but it bears more fine tuning.

Celebrating the small victories is a similar idea.

Altering the details of the task to make it more fun is another.

Getting enough sleep is another.

Achieving the correct neurotransmitter balance is another.

Asking yourself "what will make me happy" and answering it honestly is another.
Many useful techniques there. I particularly liked the "celebrating small victories" one. And of course making the tasks more fun where possible.

But I feel this list of problem solving skills (in addition to drugs and sleep) is just a bit off the mark, because these methods decrease the need for true self discipline rather than cultivating your ability to discipline yourself.

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Not of works, lest any man should boast." (Eph.2:8).
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