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Discipline vs Capacity–Know the Difference and Feel the Relief
So many of us assume we can’t focus because we don’t have enough discipline, but I’ve found that the real issue is often depleted capacity. Discipline works like a muscle we can strengthen, but capacity depends on the deeper reserves of our nervous system - things like sleep, nutrition, emotions, and recovery. I like to ask myself: which one am I low on right now? And what happens if I try to push through without the fuel to back it up?
In this episode, I share how flow neuroscience and my own journey through burnout have shaped the way I think about discipline and capacity. I’ll walk you through simple strategies for both - steps that build momentum and restorative practices that bring your energy back - so you can pause and ask the right question before you push: is this a discipline problem, or a capacity problem?
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Why Focus Feels Harder Than Ever
02:19 Discipline vs. Capacity Explained
03:55 Burnout as a Capacity Problem
06:22 What Capacity Really Means
07:25 Flow Cycle and Recovery
07:58 How to Balance Discipline and Capacity
10:07 Practical Strategies to Improve Discipline
15:52 Practical Strategies to Improve Capacity
24:43 The Balance That Prevents Burnout
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By Dr. Lara SalyerSo many of us assume we can’t focus because we don’t have enough discipline, but I’ve found that the real issue is often depleted capacity. Discipline works like a muscle we can strengthen, but capacity depends on the deeper reserves of our nervous system - things like sleep, nutrition, emotions, and recovery. I like to ask myself: which one am I low on right now? And what happens if I try to push through without the fuel to back it up?
In this episode, I share how flow neuroscience and my own journey through burnout have shaped the way I think about discipline and capacity. I’ll walk you through simple strategies for both - steps that build momentum and restorative practices that bring your energy back - so you can pause and ask the right question before you push: is this a discipline problem, or a capacity problem?
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Why Focus Feels Harder Than Ever
02:19 Discipline vs. Capacity Explained
03:55 Burnout as a Capacity Problem
06:22 What Capacity Really Means
07:25 Flow Cycle and Recovery
07:58 How to Balance Discipline and Capacity
10:07 Practical Strategies to Improve Discipline
15:52 Practical Strategies to Improve Capacity
24:43 The Balance That Prevents Burnout
Links
Shop
More about Dr. Raquel Martin, PhD
Purchase the infographic mentioned in this episode
Brainstorming Session
Connect with Lara:
Website
The Catalyst Way
YouTube
TikTok
Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm