Choosing Responsiveness over Discipline

28/08/2025 32 min Temporada 2 Episodio 36
Choosing Responsiveness over Discipline

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We’ve all heard it: discipline is everything. Get up at 5AM, stick to the routine, grind harder, push through. But what if discipline isn’t the holy grail we’ve been sold? What if there’s a healthier, more sustainable alternative?In this episode of Rebranding Mental Health, Iman and Kurt challenge hustle culture’s obsession with discipline and introduce responsiveness, a practice of tuning in, adapting, and collaborating with yourself instead of overriding your needs.You’ll learn:• Why rigid discipline often backfires, triggering shame and burnout• How responsiveness honors your body, emotions, and rhythms without sacrificing commitment• The science of self-compassion and flexible habits (Kristin Neff, Katy Milkman)• Practical ways to build rhythms, trust your “no,” and live in sync with your seasons• Why responsiveness creates reliability and resilience, not flakinessDiscipline tells you to ignore yourself. Responsiveness invites you to listen. And that shift can change everything.https://www.bloomingminds.org https://www.instagram.com/imanlkhan/https://www.facebook.com/bloomingminds.org "Rebranding Mental Health: A Movement, Not a Label."

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