Discipline is the art of seeing yourself through the eyes of a teacher who has loved you. – unknown
It takes hard work and dedication — forms of self-discipline — to acheive the ends we’re looking for. Often when we think of discipline, it’s from a harsh, finger-pointing perspective, or one that is finding lack or deficit. The idea of seeing ourselves from the perspective of a loving teacher or mentor – considering discipline as a form of teaching or guidance – what a freeing notion!
In times of self-doubt, or negative self-critique, what might be possible if you imagined yourself in the presence of a wise and concerned teacher, one who could guide, inspire and encourage?
How might this type of perspective impact what you’re working on?
Before specializing as a professional coach in 2004, I spent more than a decade in leadership, management and program development for state and local government and non-profit organizations. Now I get to help leaders and teams have more clarity and ability to stand up for what's important in their work and in their organizations. Working with me, leaders and teams find more meaning and purpose, feel happier and more confident, navigate change and conflict, and work together better.