Discipline vs Capacity Once You Know the Difference, You Feel the Relief

Описание: So many of us assume we can’t focus because we don’t have enough discipline, but I’ve found that the real issue is often depleted capacity. Discipline works like a muscle we can strengthen, but capacity depends on the deeper reserves of our nervous system - things like sleep, nutrition, emotions, and recovery. I like to ask myself: which one am I low on right now? And what happens if I try to push through without the fuel to back it up?

In this episode, I share how flow neuroscience and my own journey through burnout have shaped the way I think about discipline and capacity. I’ll walk you through simple strategies for both - steps that build momentum and restorative practices that bring your energy back - so you can pause and ask the right question before you push: is this a discipline problem, or a capacity problem?

Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Why Focus Feels Harder Than Ever
02:19 Discipline vs. Capacity Explained
03:55 Burnout as a Capacity Problem
06:22 What Capacity Really Means
07:25 Flow Cycle and Recovery
07:58 How to Balance Discipline and Capacity
10:07 Practical Strategies to Improve Discipline
15:52 Practical Strategies to Improve Capacity
24:43 The Balance That Prevents Burnout

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