By searching for this article you confirm that you want to bring positive changes in your life. We all know that if we do our job with hardship and self-discipline then we will be successful. But the question is there a practical way to develop self-discipline? Can anyone practice self-discipline in every respect of life?
- I’ve resolved to concentrate on my study for the next 30 days in order to pass all three of my tests with flying colors.
- I’m dedicated to finding a job in the next six months that is both a good fit for my skill set and in a company that shares and respects my values.
- I’ve committed to increasing my physical endurance by jogging four times a week for three months in order to be ready to compete in a 5K race.
- Just because you have leftover cake in the fridge doesn’t mean you should eat it all in the next three days. Place it in the fridge or freeze it for another week.
- When a friend calls to ask you to a party while you’re working on a project, it doesn’t mean you should drop everything and go. It’s perfectly acceptable to gently decline.
- Consider your priorities when deciding whether or not to commit to something or someone. Be conscious of what matters to you so that you’re less likely to overlook what’s necessary for your personal and professional development.
Yes, my friend, you can achieve self-discipline not only in your job or career but in every aspect of your life and you have already stepped on the journey by reading this article.
Let’s Begin!
1. STOP THINKING
You make the decision to begin running every morning at 6:00 a.m. You’re thrilled to have finally made the decision and can’t wait to go for your first run in the morning.
At 5:45 a.m., your alarm goes off. And now you’ve done the most horrible of things. You’re well aware that you shouldn’t do it. But you go ahead and do it anyway. Habit. Oh, the dear old buddy, the devil. You begin to THINK.
At 5:45 a.m., your alarm goes off. And now you’ve done the most horrible of things. You’re well aware that you shouldn’t do it. But you go ahead and do it anyway. Habit. Oh, the dear old buddy, the devil. You begin to THINK.
“Oh, I should probably get some more sleep.” It’s 5:45 a.m., and I’m supposed to go for a run at 6:00 a.m.”
“Oh, I slept late yesterday, and if I don’t get enough rest today, I won’t be able to function at work,” she says.
“It’s a little chilly outside.”
“It’s not like I can’t go for a run in the evening.”
“I’ll make up for today by running twice as many miles tomorrow.”
You think and you make excuses. You employ rationality and logic to sugarcoat your excuses. It gives you a nice feeling about yourself. It gives the impression that it’s better not to do what you’ve decided is necessary. Internal debate is exhausting, time-consuming, and results in inaction.
How many times have you made a decision and then failed to follow through? How often have you justified your inactions and indecisions?
Let’s pretend that in an alternate scenario, you reached a decision (after much deliberation) and then quit thinking.
At 5:45 a.m., your alarm goes off. You put on your sneakers and leave the house to go for a run. That’s All
STOP THINKING! START DOING!
2. DEFINE YOUR “WHY”
It’s critical to figure out what motivates you and why you want to attain your goals if you’re having trouble developing self-discipline.
If your goal is to save money for retirement, for example, it may be beneficial to consider what your future self would say if they saw how much money has been accumulated.
If your goal is to save money for retirement, for example, it may be beneficial to consider what your future self would say if they saw how much money has been accumulated.
3. BE PATIENT WHILE BUILDING HABITS
I disliked sleeping on time, going to the gym, and eating healthily.
It was really constricting. Binge-watching TV series, sleeping longer and eating whatever I wanted to be looked so much better. It didn’t really matter if I slept well one day, went to the gym one day, or ate well one day.
However, I began to notice that my life was extremely chaotic. I was dissatisfied with my situation.
I should have been happy. After all, I was doing exactly what I want. It was then that I realised I was looking at things incorrectly.
It’s unlikely that doing things well for one day changed anything. But it may happen in a week, a month, or a year. I began a trial experiment by simply organizing my days and determining when I slept and awoke. Just started keeping a time journal.
Surprisingly, the “discipline” was what set me free.
I could accomplish more in a single day. I was in the mood to exercise. My work productivity increased significantly. Surprisingly, it felt a lot better.
I could do more if I built habits and a pattern in my life. I didn’t need to persuade myself to keep such routines; they made me feel better. Because you feel so much better, personal “discipline” is actually fairly simple. Those who have become “addicted” to the gym will understand what I’m talking about.
All you have to do now is be patient while forming habits, and realize that being patient will help you feel better.
I now like getting enough sleep, going to the gym, and eating healthily.
4. WILL POWER IS CONSUMABLE-SAVE IT FOR THINGS THAT MATTER
Willpower is a resource that is depleted whenever you make a difficult decision or reject a temptation. When you make a habit of doing anything (like brushing your teeth or doing laundry), it becomes a “free action,” which means you don’t have to use any mental energy to accomplish it!
While it may appear that I am disciplined because I eat a healthy diet, the truth is that my food decisions are now habits and need no effort.
By the way, eating a nutritious diet, exercising regularly, and committing to getting a good night’s sleep are all well-known ways for recharging your willpower supplies.
Making habits, avoiding circumstances when temptation is present, and keeping to healthy food, exercise, and sleep routines are the greatest ways to sustain high levels of willpower.
While it may appear that I am disciplined because I eat a healthy diet, the truth is that my food decisions are now habits and need no effort.
By the way, eating a nutritious diet, exercising regularly, and committing to getting a good night’s sleep are all well-known ways for recharging your willpower supplies.
Making habits, avoiding circumstances when temptation is present, and keeping to healthy food, exercise, and sleep routines are the greatest ways to sustain high levels of willpower.
5. START MAKING COMMITMENTS TO YOURSELF
Commitments are more than just promises made to others. You have the option (and should) to make them for yourself. Defining a very clear goal you want to achieve in a specified time range is a wonderful place to start. Here are a few examples of commitments you can make:
6. START SAYING ‘NO’ MORE OFTEN
Have you ever run out of time to get everything done that you need or want to get done? It’s most likely a sign that you’re squandering time and effort on things that aren’t as significant in the long run. Begin to strengthen your “no muscle” in small steps each day:
