Wait a Moment Have you ever found yourself in this situation every day we are bombarded with videos and motivational messages that aim to inspire and encourage the execution of the tasks that need to be carried out, however the initial enthusiasm and impulse associated with these stimuli lasts a very long time. short and the neuroscience of motivation explains this phenomenon, it manifests itself as a temporary increase in dopamine, the neurotransmitter of motivation and not of Pleasure as people think it is, it is a substance that involves us in a state of intense motivation. However, it is evident that this state is of short duration, we sometimes watch motivational videos when we lack the desire to carry out a task such as going to the gym for example and they work very well at that moment, however always trying to rely on this type of motivation in Picos is not enough to maintain habits, discipline and self-control and in this sense that the Stoic teachings are present to guide you and teach you how to deal with these issues and with this we know what we really want, which is a long-lasting intrinsic motivation that resembles a container gradually being filled with water as opposed to the first type characterized by small holes in the bottom of the bucket where water can be poured but does not remain I really appreciate your support by leaving a like on this video please click on like now if our journey involves achieving a goal repetition is fundamental and for more obvious as it may seem, there are no shortcuts to achieve it, we can approach tasks and thoughts as stoic thoughts that make us reflect on the true meaning of simple things like diets, exercises and studies in a more intelligent way, but it is of utmost importance that Constancy and repetition should always be at the forefront is not true so it is possible for someone to be highly motivated at a specific moment but not make substantial progress due to lack of reinforcement of that state as a result many struggle internally to engage in repetitive actions for the time needed to achieve their goals.
goals then arises the desire exemplified by the Yearning for a more Athletic physique which however lacks significant progress due to lack of constancy This picture Possibly reflects a lack of discipline and self-control I believe that discipline, self-control and A Stoic Mind are the missing key to opening the door that leads to the achievement of our goals discipline is often seen with a negative connotation associated with something exhausting and rigid My experience following a strict diet for a martial arts championship vividly illustrates this challenge at that time discipline was a necessity pressing need to reach an optimal level of physical performance and meet the category's requirements, however, this period of one or two months was permeated by continuous suffering characterized by constant psychological stress due to the dietary restrictions imposed, it was at the end of the championship in which I suffered a early defeat I understood how disciplinary rigidity played a significant role in the outcome subsequent freedom from dietary restriction resulted in an excessive increase in fast food consumption illustrating how rigidity can take its toll my perception of discipline and self-control underwent a substantial transformation over the course of of time today I see these attributes not as onerous impositions but as anchors that support my sense of freedom Tranquility and personal contentment history in its wisdom considers discipline a virtue along with values such as perseverance resilience And self-control the wise men of the past valued Prudent administration of time warning them not to waste this precious resource given the flight from life Marco Aurélio, by the way, a great Stoic thinker in his teachings often resorted to nature, arguing that we are inherently destined for Labor, when talking about work he did not refer exclusively to the Salaried labor but dedication to improving our focus, intelligence and skills, among these skills, self-control and discipline stand out. What is self-discipline? Discipline is defined as the ability to carry out what is known to be necessary even when the desire to do so is scarce, however I slightly disagree with the last part regarding carrying out tasks against one's will, if we truly do not desire something there is no reason to carry it out, life is short Because then submitting ourselves to ages that are irreconcilable with our desires, we are often influenced by the opinion of others, external expectations and the environment that surrounds us, to pursue objectives that do not reflect our true desires, therefore, when discussing discipline, I am not referring to the imposition of waking up at 4:3 am or other practices considered essential by third parties, from my perspective, a more precise definition would be the ability to perform something consistently in pursuit of a defined purpose.
Therefore, a more in-depth analysis of the functioning of our brain motivation and reward system is warranted. human releases dopamine, the neurotransmitter related to motivation Only when anticipating physiological rewards, for example if sleep is insufficient or of poor quality, the brain is inclined to seek rest to the detriment of other activities, in this way we understand why at certain times the motivation to follow a diet or going to the gym is scarce , while procrastination presents itself as the most attractive option . in turn are influenced by these primordial habits, it is therefore necessary to establish a sleep, food and exercise routine and also to abstain from anything that is not beneficial.
This may seem simple and even banal, but it requires a period of learning to internalize. Such practices will not be just by watching a video you will obtain lasting motivation to eat well, sleep adequately and value rest time and your own health in short, self-control, work and purpose are three essential dimensions, stoic philosophy in its various currents emphasizes that the search for peace does not mean inactivity but rather the appropriate use of the body and mind contributing to the common good, discipline and self-control are the foundations that enable the achievement of objectives, they are values that, far from representing an oppressive imposition, confer freedom, serenity and personal satisfaction, as well as When we reflect on these principles, we are guided towards plenitude and self-development. Steve Jobs delivered an intriguing sentence that, in essence, advocates limiting contact with a certain type of individual, organizing our surroundings according to Our purpose, but ultimately the external environment, including our close circle is to some extent at the mercy of chance we don't control who our friends are so what can we do we can strengthen our self control we can strengthen our focus against the inevitable distractions by amplifying Our determination to complete what we want to achieve If we have the determination to change a habit alter the way we look at life here in our reservoir of self-control but this would be useful for any endeavor it is imperative to understand that brain plasticity requires time it requires Exposure and repetition and of course to strengthen our neural learning connections we need adequate sleep for example This way we understand how things intertwine, so the more we conquer distractions and temptations in order to master those activities we propose to carry out, the more we demonstrate diligence.
How can we achieve our goals if we are not able or willing to work from a stoic point of view? work is not only relevant, it is also the activity for which we were destined, everything in the universe has a place and we as human beings are no exception, we have unique capabilities to serve the whole, stoic philosophers considered diligence, meaning being careful, attention and dedication when carrying out a task as an essential feature we were molded to scroll on tiktok on Instagram all the time to feed ourselves fast food constantly so yes it is much more comfortable to stay in bed however the stoic Emperor reminds himself that he was not born for comfort he mentions how plants birds ants spiders and bees perform their functions if we go back to our ancestors we will see the same dynamics we worked we did what was necessary at that time we currently value the importance of Sleep rest and relaxation Marco Aurélio also stated that nature has set a limit for this, just as it did with food and drink, so there is a time to relax and a time to work, what we need is not so much a balance but rather a contrast a period of intense work followed by one of intense relaxation in my routine I am clearly dividing these moments in my mornings I currently wake up at 8 am Some may consider this pleasurable After all it has been an intrinsic part of human life since time immemorial to facilitate this process we can seek activities that are aligned with our own individual natures, for example Hercules, due to his nature, was able to protect the weakest as he had a strong and athletic body, he was really ready for this, other people may be more suited to writing, art to Science to technology nature has endowed us with unique characteristics and from the stoic point of view as we move forward we must chase that star in the sky Whatever that represents the easiest way to lead an undisciplined life like that loose relative who drinks beer smokes cigarettes and doesn't accomplishing nothing means not having specific objectives and naturally without goals or objectives. Of course, we quickly direct our energy towards activities with no value in the long term.
Marco Aurélio points out that we should also avoid other people's occupations. Even if we are involved in some activity, it does not mean that we are being productive.
