To achieve progress, the biggest struggle is within
us. That is why we need self-discipline. If we are on diet or aiming for weight
loss or aiming for good future, whatever the goal is, there will be some days
we need a pat on the back for us to head towards our goal. Family or friends
cannot motivate you at every point of time; you should give encouragement to
you. Motivation can give us temporary encouragement, but self-discipline can
pave the way for our goal.
These are the 10 tips to become self-disciplined:
1. You need a strong motive: What do you want to
achieve? Why you actually started this? Your goal should drive you till you
achieve that. Make a strong motivation for your goal. List out what you get by
achieving that goal. Strong your goal, less you needs discipline.
2. Write it on a paper: Write your goals, the halt points and the ways to achieve goal etc on a
paper. Here digital devices like digital memos, dairies are not going to work.
Go back to the old school. Write down on a paper what you feel about. If
possible design a tracker.
3. Know your breakpoint: You are the only person who knows
your breakpoint. For instance, you are planning to digitally detox, but you
have a favourite channel which uploads every weekend, you are not able to hold
yourself when it is weekend, that will be your breakpoint. So you need to
create a work for yourself at that time if you have a strong goal for a digital
detox.
4. Set the execution plan and a clear
goal: If your goal is weight loss, set a perfect
execution plan and the main thing is set a clear goal. Your goal should not be
like “ I should lose some weight”. It should be “I need to lose 10 kgs in 3
months”. Your goal should be as clear as this statement.
5. Create habits that match your goal:
“We first make our
habits, and then habits make us”- Anonymous
Habits can make our
lifestyle. If your habits are matching your goal then doubtlessly you need to
change your habits. For instance, if you are trying to crack a
competitive exam, and your hobby is to hang out with friends, you cannot
achieve your goal. Change your habits that are becoming obstacles for your
goal.
6. Keep it simple step by step:
Discipline, the word
itself gives a harsh feeling. Self-discipline means love you are showering
yourself for better you. You need to take step by step to reach your goal. Make
it simple, one at a time.
7. Change your perception about willpower: You think you are weak at times, don’t underestimate your will power.
It can do miracles. Yes, you have breakpoints, but you can overcome your
breakpoint. Believe in yourself. Many self-help books, videos are available for
instant encouragement.
8. Have a backup plan:
Having a backup plan
makes your journey smooth. There will be times you become helpless to change
the situation. Backup plans will help you every time.
9. Forgive yourself for mistakes: If you can’t forgive your mistakes, then who will? Be gentle with
yourself. Mistakes happen, accept it and move on.
10. Reward yourself:
Only the achiever can understand how difficult to cross that step.
Whenever you feel you achieved something in your process reward yourself with a
small shopping or a dinner date or anything you feel happy.
Your aim must be designing a great
self, but not to suppress your temptations for a certain period of time and do as
you wish after achieving your goal. Self-discipline is practice. So what are
the changes you are going to make today?
Happy living!!!
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