19 Thoughts on Self-Care and Self-Discipline

By Jessica Brodie

If you’re anything like me, spring triggers a fresh surge of energy and can-do spirit. The extra sunshine and bright bursts of green on the trees awaken sleepy muscles and lethargy. I find myself taking extra walks, finding excuses to go hiking, even sitting outside in the afternoon rays to take a phone call.

Wanting to do something and actually doing it can be quite different. And that is where self-care and self-discipline come in. When a slight longing becomes a genuine goal, there are steps I take, commitments I make, changes I implement. It might require getting up an hour early to take that walk, or forcing myself to go to sleep earlier. It might be making sure I follow through and buy the ingredients to cook those healthy meals instead of that wishful, “This weekend, I should really make the time to….”

Whether it’s caring for our physical bodies, or our emotional or spiritual selves, understanding the importance of self-care and being intentional about self-discipline are critical.

Apparently I write about this topic quite a bit, because I read over my blogs from the last several years and found quite a few you might enjoy.

Here are 19 blogs on various aspects of self-care and self-discipline. I hope they resonate. Let me know what you think—I would love to hear from you.

How Exercise Helps Me Love Myself As God Loves Me

https://www.jessicabrodie.com/shiningthelight/exercise

How I’m Kickstarting My Prayer Life

https://www.jessicabrodie.com/shiningthelight/prayerkickstart

How Shining the Light of Christ Helps Tackle the Worry Monster

https://www.jessicabrodie.com/shiningthelight/worrymonster

My COVID Silver Lining: Unleashing My Creative Spirit

https://www.jessicabrodie.com/shiningthelight/covidcreative

Steeping Yourself in God’s Word

https://www.jessicabrodie.com/shiningthelight/steeping

Searing God’s Word Into My Heart

https://www.jessicabrodie.com/shiningthelight/searing