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The Habits That Made Me More Disciplined

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Wellness and Self-Improvement

Overview

Lyanna (from the Being Human Podcast) shares how to break “little bad habits” that undermine discipline—especially habits related to keeping promises, showing up consistently, and staying steady with work, relationships, training, and faith.

Key wellness & discipline strategies / self-care techniques

1) Create a concrete daily plan

  • Map out where your time goes (e.g., work blocks, gym time, filming/creator blocks).
  • Use Google Calendar (her example) or any structured schedule that makes commitments visible.
  • Build the day around her five daily prayers (or use them as a daily rhythm guide even if you aren’t practicing that faith).

2) Prioritize consistent sleep (and protect your night routine)

  • Keep a consistent wake/sleep schedule (quality + consistency matter).
  • Sleep “after the last prayer” and not too long after sundown (her example: sleep around ~10pm, wake ~5am).
  • Replace “winding down” distractions (scrolling, shows) with a nourishing self-care routine, such as:
    • Bath/shower
    • Exfoliation / skincare
    • Journaling with calm rituals (tea, quiet time)
  • Reduce phone exposure before bed; she suggests locking apps ~1 hour before sleep.

3) Use dopamine-control for mornings

  • Avoid starting the day by scrolling social media.
  • She links early phone scrolling to higher stress markers (cortisol) and increased urge to grab your phone later.
  • Practical fixes:
    • Lock apps if you struggle with urges (e.g., Opal/Brick—non-sponsored examples)
    • Keep your phone outside the bedroom
    • Use an alarm clock not connected to your phone
    • Put a journal beside your bed instead of the phone to redirect urges

4) Eat intentionally to protect energy and mood

  • Set meal timing in your plan: if you don’t prioritize food, energy drops, which then impacts mindset, habits, work, and relationships.
  • Emphasize:
    • Protein + whole foods
    • Pre-workout/snacks with carbohydrate support when training hardest
  • Make meal prep a core habit:
    • Supports better energy and mood
    • Doesn’t have to be bland—she recommends soups and options that reheat easily or can be eaten cold (with sauces on the side)

5) Do the hardest task first

  • Tackle the most energy-demanding task early so the rest of the day is easier and more likely to be completed.

6) Use systems to avoid all-or-nothing

  • Discipline isn’t just willpower—she stresses preparation and systems:
    • Prepare meals
    • Prepare workouts/gym fit
    • Break habits into smaller steps so you don’t fall off track

7) Don’t negotiate with yourself

  • If you keep “talking yourself into” skipping commitments, you respect yourself less.
  • Instead, commit—especially to:
    • Training / not skipping the gym
    • Showing up on time for plans and work blocks

8) Journal as emotional regulation + meaning-making

  • When stressed, keep journaling nearby so you process emotions instead of turning to phone/noise.
  • Reflection prompts she uses in spirit:
    • Why is this happening?
    • What is God teaching me in this moment?
    • End with a positive note after processing rather than spiraling

9) Faith as a structure for life (and purpose)

  • Pray on time (“things go wrong” when she doesn’t) and use prayer times as anchors for eating, training, and work.
  • Learn scripture for guidance; she reports more contentment, trust, purpose, and blessings.
  • She also recommends praying for clarity on purpose, e.g.:

    “Make it clear to me what my purpose is.”

10) Mindset support: self-talk + affirmations

  • Build a better relationship with yourself via kind self-talk/affirmations (strongly endorsed by her).
  • Her goal: enjoy life more and increase confidence by speaking to yourself like you would to a friend.

11) Small “wellness” lifestyle detail: wear natural fibers

  • She says natural fibers (linen, cotton, hemp, bamboo, merino wool) feel breathable and comfortable—especially in heat.
  • She ties this back to faith teachings and comfort for the body.

“Rapid fire” mini habits mentioned (10)

  1. No phone first hour of the morning and no phone last hour of the day
  2. Lock apps if you’re distracted/struggle with urges
  3. Meal prep your meals
  4. Keep a journal nearby when stressed
  5. Pray your prayers on time
  6. Don’t skip the gym
  7. Wear natural fiber clothing (linen/cotton/hemp/bamboo, etc.)
  8. Sleep shortly after the last prayer (timing example given)
  9. Lock in a consistent sleep schedule (implied through her sleep guidance)
  10. Learn and use scripture as daily guidance

Presenters / sources

  • Lyanna — Being Human Podcast (host/speaker)

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