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CTC Readers' Poll:
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"One of the ways I've
always had of getting myself to do what I don't want to do
(Isn't that kind of the definition of 'self-discipline'
anyway?!) is to make up inspiring little quotes to repeat
to myself when I don't want to do something. For example,
'worst first' always reminds me that if I do the worst job
first, it's done and I can go on to something more enjoyable.
My saying to get myself motivated into a more disciplined life
lately has been to say, 'The only thing more difficult than a
disciplined life is an undisciplined one.' Isn't this soooo
true?! It is so hard to get up at the crack of dawn and
make my bed and get my kids to do what they need to do and to
exercise. But the benefits are worth it. If I
think of not being disciplined in these or any other areas,
the benefits always outweigh the pain. My life is rough and
tough -- but I would be fatter, my kids would be unhappier in
the long run, and my house a complete pig sty if I were not
disciplined. So, the whole point is to get smart and to choose
a disciplined life over a life that is even more difficult and
disappointing." ~ Rebecca
"I have helped myself become
more self-disciplined with money by doing a few things. The first one is to pay myself in enough cash to get through a
payday. That is for groceries and a few incidentals. My husband and
I have divided up the bills. I contribute an amount every payday
that enables him to pay household expenses. This situation could be
reversed if the wife handles that part of the bill-paying.
After that the rest of my paycheck goes into a joint savings
account. I do not use credit cards for anything except an emergency.
I carry only one credit card. I schedule one day per week to 'shop'
or otherwise venture into stores, malls etc. Most of the time
I 'window shop' but I enjoy having a cup of coffee and relaxing from
work. I plan my dinner menus for about two weeks in advance.
I try to plan them around what I already have in my kitchen. I
try to be flexible and substitute some ingredients whenever I can.
I keep a list of favorite recipes which makes this much easier and
less time-consuming. I have also learned to cook for my
freezer every weekend. I might make a bread, brown some
beef...anything that will help me save time during the week. I
probably spend about one hour doing this and it really makes a
difference in meal-planning. This past fall I blanched
vegetables I got from local farms and froze them for winter. What a
difference! I did not have to buy vegetables for about two months!
Saving nickels and dimes really adds up!" ~ Janice
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