How to Build Discipline & Change Your Life

[@CodenameKimNextDoor]

I built up a lot of discipline this year, and what helped me the most was approaching it like a gym-bro workout routine, since it's a brain muscle like you said. Started off with 1 day a week for 30 minutes (working out). Then I 'progressively overloaded' my way up to 2 days a week, and etc. I now exercise at least a little bit every single day. Now that my discipline muscle is formed, I can stack habits to my routine really easily! I was always befuddled seeing people that could just do things I would find impossible, but with taking baby steps like this, I've seen exponential growth. The healthy habits accumulate on their own at this point! I really like this video - you did a wonderful job of simplifying habit-forming! :)

[@littlequeeregg]

this is incredibly motivating, thanks for sharing 🫶

[@222222ania]

Doing things like a man is embarrassing

[@LiannaWang-ne9bk]

could you give an example of what your 30 min mind “exercise/workout” would look like?

[@CodenameKimNextDoor]

@@LiannaWang-ne9bk Sure! I got some adjustable dumbbells online and I forced myself to strength train 30 minutes once a week. And it sucked. I would literally rather do anything else. But thinking that working out so little "sucks" meant my discipline-muscles were weak. The mind exercise is doing something mildly uncomfortable (but necessary) and working your way up to high discomfort. When your brain is strong, it adapts so you don't feel uncomfortable anymore after some time. To hype myself up for the travesty of exercising, I made my new year's resolution list a wallpaper on my computer so I would see it every single day. I also listen to music while working out and pretend to be a music curator and find new songs. Or sometimes I'll put on a show/KZbin vids. Another habit I stacked was flossing consistently. I got cute tin containers and a bunch of floss picks. I keep a tin in every single room and I got the floss picks because regular floss is uncomfortable on my fingers. A discipline workout could look something like this: -Floss once a day right after dinner while I'm still watching TV 7 days for 3 weeks. -After flossing is locked in, take a 10 minute walk right before dinner 2 days per week for 3 weeks. -etc... The discipline workout isn't necessarily for my teeth or health, I base it on comfort level and training my brain to grow up lol. Discipline does not come naturally to me at all, but practicing it has helped me be less miserable with doing what I'm supposed to do.

[@marikakwiatkowska5332]

Two years ago, I managed to lose 35 kg in a year, and for the first time in my life, I was truly proud of myself for achieving my life goal. People admired my discipline, and I was able to help them with their weight loss as well. However, over the past few months, I’ve regained 20 kg, and every day feels like a struggle. I hope that 2025 will be a better year for me, and I will finally overcome my eating disorders and return to the weight where I felt like the real me. Keep your fingers crossed for me. Thank you for your video ❤

[@hannahcr4300]

I love every one of Faye's videos. I like how they are research-backed and realistic. As a fellow ADHD gal I like the non-nonsense and accessible format too

[@letitia-z3f]

just got into med school and i wanted to say to anyone who might read this *follow your dreams* Also, thank you, Faye for the advices

[@DrFayeBate]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! And best of luck with your med school journey 🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@ellaa837]

EA10 for 10% Quesmed!! ✨

[@letitia-z3f]

@@ellaa837 thank you!

[@ChrisLeadley]

Some great tips there, been going through a mild 'flop era' and needed a reminder of how to get out of it!

[@DrFayeBate]

Sorry you’re going through a flop era :( it’s not nice and hope it’s not for too long 🫶🏼

[@emcat847]

Heyy, I‘m a student and your videos help me so much staying motivated during studying. ❤❤

[@DrFayeBate]

Hey!! That makes me so happy 🥹

[@maiakipping]

This was so helpful! I used to be so disciplined when I was doing taekwondo as it was a key value of the martial art but I feel like it's slipped over the past couple of years and it's more to do with my priorities than anything. I SO needed this video today to get me on track to being disciplined.

[@ruhuoma_]

Your videos are so helpful… they’re literally making me become the best version of myself. Thank you ❤

[@Lucastelijns-sz8oh]

Love it, Faye! What really helped me was getting some friends involved. Oddly enough, having that accountability kept me on track. I'd definitely recommend it. We're all using 10 Day Purgatory, but I’m sure there are plenty of other options that work too. Keep it up! ❤❤❤

[@mileystewart3944]

Faye you are everything I want to be, I really look up to you thanks for these videos they help me a lot

[@DrFayeBate]

This is so so kind! Thank you for watching 🥹🫶🏼

[@racheltaylor2549]

Hi Faye. Can you do a video for other new healthcare workers into how to get used to managing a big case load and being OK with not getting everything done that needs doing in a day. I hadn't realised how much being able to cross things off my to do list was such a big part of my personality but sometimes a very busy day means you don't have that sense of completion with your day. I'd love to hear your thoughts on it and I'm sure lots of other healtcare workers would too x

[@SwiftieSoliloquies]

needed this today! I'm in my senior year of hs, and starting to write a book, and sometimes I just procrastinate SO much

[@person24651]

I’m starting medical school tomorrow! I’m so excited but so nervous 😆

[@DrFayeBate]

Omg BEST OF LUCK!! I’m sure you’ll smash it 🫶🏼

[@mahamezouar8187]

Always delivering great content 😭❤️ Can’t wait to implement these practical tips!!

[@DrFayeBate]

Thanks so much for watching! I’m so happy you found it useful 🫶🏼

[@sreejanichavidi6901]

Ahh! I love your videos sooo much.. I was just watching all of them a minute ago and you posted.. God bless you my ❤❤

[@DrFayeBate]

Thank you so so much 🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@my.studybubble]

I am in my third year of medical school, and the clinical years are overwhelming. I am trying to take it one bit at a time, and this video really helps me put that into perspective, so thank you.

[@xCiaraLouisexx]

I am determined to get a new job, I’m definitely going to make it more time bound and specific what I want! ❤

[@zee_aniaz]

Love this video! Going back into my second year of nursing school this month :)

[@DrFayeBate]

Best of luck with your second test of nursing 🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@tacochip5]

For some reason your videos always make me feel calm, I love the way you speak! Thanks for the great tips 😍 -fellow ADHDer in med school

[@Gab-R.405]

Heya I just started school and I’m a mess! Thank you so much for this video definitely going to set goals and implement discipline!

[@rebecca05528]

started my college course - T level health - and I am really loving it so far but my discipline is awful so I really needed this

[@inescappi8017]

Faye, thank you so much for your content, it's truly useful and inspiring (coming from a med student here!)❤❤Also, girl you are GLOWING!! (please help a girl out: where do you buy such nicely fitting tees like this brown one? You look gorgeous!) lots of love xx

[@maryamsatazie]

lol I take notes of your videos and I was writing never let your self control get the better of you until I realized😂😂

[@sm.rawrrr]

Gonna try tomorrow to be disciplined and productive ❤ Wish me luck 🤞

[@Nekteck]

This is exactly what I needed! 💪Time to ditch the flop era and level up with some serious discipline!

[@AngGoogle-ji6lb]

I love the simple minimalist make up look you have - could you please do a tutorial on it.

[@ViviJoergensen]

Love your videos, my favorite is your vlogs❤

[@charlottem4733]

great video again Faye thanks sm xx big love

[@aquaplayz2615]

Heyyy👋👋, Love your vids 😊

[@DrFayeBate]

Hey thanks so much! 🫶🏼

[@Natalya-s2c]

thank you faye, really like your videos

[@kasiowelove1]

Incredibly helpful! Thank you so much

[@IsabellaLHJones]

Loved this one!! ❤

[@obscuraxxxx]

Wonderful video! I've been in my flop / depresso era..... so so so hard to get out of it. I'm trying though!

[@edmundobaca3498]

I start to watch the video Fade. And 🤯 a sweet result. Is great👻👋🏻

[@kopiluvr]

love ur videos queen

[@DrFayeBate]

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[@Alaska-b9b]

slay queen love ur vidss❤

[@Nina_balance]

Mindfulness teacher.

[@K-S-M-33]

Just started watching your videos! Vlogs popped up on my "for you" what do you put in your ritual morning smoothies? I've also ordered all the things for a diversity jar. thank you!

[@haffizahali3457]

Please can you do a video on how to calm your nervous ❤❤

[@DrFayeBate]

This is such a good idea!! And well needed 🫶🏼

[@logantibor]

I transferred from my university (CSUF) to community college for a hope to transfer to a different university such as a UC, I'm taking all stem courses this and next semester and really want to get good grades to hopefully secure my transfer application.

[@GuruApekshith]

My sort-medium term goal is to achieve a 4 min breath hold

[@zofiawieczorek8394]

Ohhhhh I’ve been trying to wake up early and create a habit but I use my phone as an alarm clock… When I put it away from my bed I can’t hear it in the morning. However when it’s right beside my bed I end up doomscrolling through the night… Should I get an analog alarm clock?

[@DrFayeBate]

I would definitely recommend getting an alarm clock!!! I’m a big believer in actually sometimes our phones offer *too much* and it’s good to keep functions separate to avoid distractions 🫶🏼 I love my lumi sunrise lamp but there’s lots of cheaper alternatives too!

[@asyed1995]

Again to find you .Good wishes .

[@ella8693]

Im a second year high school student, studying natural since program. I have many habits like reading, drawing, playing instrument. But the thing is I study like 2-4 hours a day. When I'm done with studying I don't have time or energy to do much more things in my day, like workout. So it there any tips to how I can control my time in a better way, and do more things in my day?

[@sarahmetahri]

what's the third thing on the pyramid?

[@DrFayeBate]

Picking 3 habits to build to support the goal 🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@sarahmetahri]

@@DrFayeBate tysm 💖

[@ElvenSkywalker]

Do you take medication to manage your ADHD? I was always apprehensive to try medication because I’d heard it doesn’t work for everyone and there’s a chance of developing addictions or other side effects. But I am really struggling now that I started working. Some days my brain is so deep in dreamland, I don’t even realise it to be able to do anything about it.

[@caitlinmoore8740]

I take Elvanse for my ADHD and whilst it doesn't solve everything, it makes it that little bit easier for me to break out of task paralysis and do the things I want to do. I don't have any trouble with addiction on it, I frequently forget to take it so definitely not addicted. Side effects wise, my heart rate sometimes goes a bit high if I don't eat a big enough breakfast before taking it and I lose my appetite during the day but that's it. Medication won't be right for everyone but I'd say it's worth trying if you're open to it 😊

[@ElvenSkywalker]

@ I am India now. I am not sure, but I heard ADHD meds are illegal here or something. But if they are available, I do want to give them a try.

[@elliotd.5183]

I need to write two 20 page research papers that are due october 1st. I am so so overwhelmed and stuck in freeze mode and can't do anything. anyone have any tips?

[@Rose-w1d7f]

i have an exam tomorrow and somehow my brain jst chose to procraste-plan if uk what i mean .am the only one? i spend hours talking , researching on the benefits of doing the thing(for me is benefits of learning about the financial market ), creating aesthetic templates on notion and never getting to do the thing , til i reach deadline and nothing gets done

[@sadia8057]

I feel like am failing on purpose cause i feel like i dont deserve anything good . Please help me ! Exam in a month . But i feel so behind! I dont think i can recover.

[@Carmen-vz9ej]

If my brain doesn’t care either (my problem is I cannot focus and do well in school and get everything turned in on time) way but I really want to be an RN but my mental health has been so bad since I was in 5th grade and I am always stressed and sad and I don’t even really care if I do good… like nothing can get me to study it’s the night before an anatomy exam and this is what I’m doing… watching your video. I feel like such a failure but I cannot discipline myself and there is almost no reason for me to be stressed….

[@Carmen-vz9ej]

I’m also an addict and recently got off fentanyl. I’m 5 months clean but I CANT FUNCTION and I MUST GET ON MY SHIT and pass this anatomy, human development and nutrition classes this semester!!! I’m probably going to not do great on my test tmrw but I’m ready to turn it around pls help

[@SmilelyKisses]

I want to become an art therapist and optimize my career/ education by getting my AAS in Human Services and also a minor in anthropology. I hope to get my master's degree 🎓 by 2029 and own a private practice by 2038

[@edmundobaca3498]

Dr. Faye🤲😆🤯🤯 The medicine is beautiful. My pain Is like invisible cap gift from harry Potter and the library misssion. I feel it magical and exclusive😊. Because my time in loose the control and bring sadness is minutes. I have disorders in my brain because probably Im a racist for the world. But my father isn't with me anymore. So I use to feel know all the answers in geométrica divine topics, humanity. And now Im in front of must to marry, must to have money. And I feel alone in some way, witouht energy. I mean I love the video. Is bealive me more clear my life, omg 😊😊😊

[@keylaf6910]

I love you ! Enjoy your content! I want to checkout your first ever video!

[@sumjkn]

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[@ziaakbar2535]

You are so beautiful like an angel ❤😊

[@saf.081]

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[@ofentsesekano9274]

Would it not be quicker? And perhaps more ethical to subscribe to everyone's channel who has commented on this video ?😊

[@yvesinformel221]

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[@herm-io-ne]

Your videos like this help me become a better person each day, thank you Faye! 🥹❣️

[@DrFayeBate]

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[@malak.axundzada]

u are my motivation to get into med school , i really love your videos they helped me a lot!🩷

[@DrFayeBate]

Best of luck with med school!! 💖

[@KatarzynaLidwin-q8z]

I’m going to take an exam in Chemistry and Biology next year to get into vet studies 🫣 I’m trying to learn every single day

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