7 Steps to Becoming Self-Disciplined.
If you're looking for a groundbreaking technique, you're going to be sorely disappointed. These are so basic that you would think that they are common sense – and that is why they're so powerful. They are common and everyday techniques.
The problem is, people don't put them together, much less commit to them. They think that this is so easy that don't even bother to try.
The truth is, there's a lot more difficulty with these techniques than you care to see.
But the good news is that the more you do these and stick to them, the easier the succeeding steps become. You build a sense of momentum. And before you know it, you're able to go through the 7 techniques like clockwork. It eventually becomes part of your daily routine.
IDENTIFY YOUR GOALS.
If you don't know what you're shooting for, don't be surprised if you end up shooting yourself in the foot.
PREPARE A BACKUP PLAN FOR WHEN TEMPTATION ARISES.
Don't get caught flat footed. A little bit of advance preparation goes a long way in helping you overcome temptation each and every time.
FIND MOTIVATION DAILY.
It's very easy for people to dismiss this. People are under the impression that, "Am I not already trying to be self-disciplined? Isn't that motivation enough?"
Well, no. That's not enough because eventually, you start looking at it as a chore. You start looking at your whole personal journey towards discipline as some sort of punishment. What do you do then?
You need to find a way to motivate yourself in a sustainable way so you keep pushing forward.
TURN SELF DISCIPLINE INTO A HABIT.
Eventually, you will reach a point where self-discipline becomes part of your daily routine. The key is to get there. This is the biggest challenge.
Because once you are in the right spot, it's easy to develop a new habit. A lot of your mental reservations have given way, and it has become easier for self-discipline to become part of your daily routine.
GET ENOUGH SLEEP.
Did you know that sleep is crucial to recharging your willpower?
You have to get a full 8 hours of sleep. And it has to be quality sleep for you to fully replenish your willpower on a day to day basis.
FILL YOUR MIND DAILY WITH POSITIVE THOUGHTS AND LANGUAGE.
It turns out that your thoughts directly impact your reality. How positive you are about your efforts at achieving a certain outcome play a big role in whether those outcomes will materialise at all.
SURROUND YOURSELF WITH SELF-DISCIPLINE PEOPLE.
As mentioned previously, it's hard to soar like an eagle when you surround yourself with turkeys. Birds of a feather, after all, do flock together.
If you’re surrounding yourself with people who lack motivation or drive, it’s time to either move or or limit the time you spend with them. Find people who are on the same journey as you or ahead of you who can pull you up when you’re feeling down.