Day 16: Self-Discipline

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This is so similar to yesterday's topic and I think so related. Having the self-discipline to get a point of self-control... how do we do that? A friend just recommended a book called "Parenting in the Present Moment" which is apparently a lot about disciplining our minds so I'm interested in checking in out. How do you keep yourself self-disciplined?

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