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Discipline: How did you build it?
How did you build discipline? What strategies do you recommend to become more self-disciplined in life?
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Robert Blixt
A very rough outline of the process I follow.
1. Define the end-goal
2. Identify a clear strategy of steps needed to get there
3. Break these steps into tiny actionable pieces
4. Complete each piece, one at a time
5. Re-evaluate and tweak goal/strategy at any time if new input requires it.
6. Start over with a new goal when done
Breaking things into tiny steps is key, as our brains tend to zone out easily if some tasks seem difficult.
I believe you need to keep the process simple when it comes to discipline. Remember to reward yourself frequently and listen to your body (exercise, sleep, eat, etc).
Another thing I've struggled with, which has proved to be quite significant, is building a network of people who can help you when you get stuck and that you can help in return. So many times, when feeling stuck, someone else can help you get unstuck in just moments.
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Set the goal
Plan the necessary actions
Make the actions a habit
Stay focused. It's all about ensuring continuity.
Set clear goals
Create a routine
Start small
Practice self-control
Find accountability
Celebrate successes
Stay positive
@uma_venugopal In the context of discipline, self-control is essential because it enables individuals to stay focused on their goals and resist distractions or impulses that might hinder their progress. For example, if someone is trying to maintain a regular exercise routine as part of their discipline, self-control is necessary to resist the temptation to skip a workout or indulge in unhealthy foods.
By giving myself time to decide on things that I really want to improve on - not easy or quick wins, but the important ones. For me it was health.
Then asking, what is the bare minimum that I can do today and everyday which will get me closer to the desired goal? Then work towards it.
Once I have accomplished the goal in one aspect of my life, I now have a benchmark and learning which I can apply to other aspect.
There's no one solution fits all or a magic wand - one has to build discipline daily. One step at a time.
@uma_venugopal that's why it is important to identify and decide on things that truly matter to you. If they do, you will never lack motivation or have to fight your willpower.
If I loose my motivation for a day or two in a month - I would cut myself some slack. But if it happens regularly, I pause and ask if I made the right choice, and re-evaluate.
It is okay to have down days, but not zero-days!
Starting small and then expanding
Make your goals easily achievable and you'll find it's very easy to be disciplined
