Pages of growth - A journal of notes

 "Disciple is choosing between what you want now and what you want the most" -  Abraham Lincoln In today's world of instant gratification, staying focussed feels like a battle. Notifications, distractions and mental fatigue, pulls us in every direction.. But one timeless solution rises above the booming noise: Discipline. One of the recent modern tools that sharpens that discipline is:   The POMODORO Technique What is Pomodoro Technique? Developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, the Pomodoro Technique emphasis more on focus. Set a timer for 25 minutes and work on a task (This is one Pomodoro) After 25 minutes - take a 5 minute break. 4 Pomodoros, take a 15-30 minute break. This structure trains your brain to focus in bursts, instead of getting overwhelmed by long hours of work. Why Discipline Needs a System? Discipline is not just will power - it is setting up systems that help you show up consistently, even when you don't feel like it.  The Pomodoro Tec...

 The moment we sit down with clear intention to work on something quite meaningful - the moment we decide to finish a project, a goal, workout, assignment anything for that case, we are distracted by the calling bell, the ringing phone or we get deviated by the random videos that come inbetween when we are in search for something for the project or assignment; we get distracted our mind starts wandering. Before we know, an hour passes and we keep wondering about the time that is lost. And this the battle we fight every other day. The battle between Discipline vs Distraction The Power of Disciple Discipline is not glamorous. It doesnot scream for attention. It is quiet, consistent and often uncomfortable. But it is also the reason dreams become reality. Discipline is waking up early to work on your goals when everyone else is asleep. It is choosing a healthy meal over momentary cravings. It is finishing a task even when you don't feel like it.  Discipline does not always feel g...