A very few people rarely have self discipline these days. Self discipline is in the point of discussion only when we make resolution but by the time we start acting on the resolutions it is far forgotten. Even before we get started, we are back to where we were, being INDISCIPLINED.
Let’s take a simple example of lack of self discipline – When I decided to start workout to reduce my tummy, all was well till end of day. The next day I neither had the motivation to continue nor the concern. Here‘s where discipline can make a difference.
Below are some simple ways for dummies to start with discipline
Being satisfied
The first thing that a person needs to learn to be disciplined is to be satisfied with what is present now. When he is not satisfied, he tries to do more and demands more, thus leading to lack of adherence to what is supposed to be done and discipline is lost in the course of action.
Getting rid of bad habits
The most common excuse for in-disciplined is bad habits. One should completely forget the bad habits to be disciplined. Many people try to become disciplined in spite of their bad habits. They fail at some point of time. This is because discipline and bad habits can never go together. Another way of looking at it is that, if a person really wanted to be disciplined, they would have got rid of their bad habit as the first step towards becoming disciplined.
Setting goals
Setting goals for yourself is a very important step in learning discipline. When you set goals for yourself, you will try to complete the activity that needs to be done to attain the goal. Thus goal setting and acting to achieve the goal is very critical. Trying to achieve the goal itself is a very great step towards self discipline. Achieving the goal is better still in trying to be disciplined.
Ignoring negative influences
When a person starts something new, he is subjected to more and more negative influences than positive ones. This is the same with becoming disciplined. There will be negative influences in the form of family, friends and the situation. All these negative influences have to be overcome if a person has to try and become disciplined. Keep at bay from people and situations that are negative and affect your decision to become disciplined.
Staying occupied with activities
Leisure activities like sports and exercises will help a person stay closer to being systematic and work in an organized way and eventually become disciplined. People who are idle have a higher chance of not being able to become disciplined. An idle mind is the devils workshop they say.
