3 Habits of Highly Disciplined People
As you probably know, self-discipline is the secret to success in any endeavor. If you want to be really good at something, you must focus your time and energy, sacrificing more immediately pleasurable pursuits.
However, in order to do that, you actually have two jobs. One job is the
cultivation of your desired skill or ability. The other is cultivating
self-discipline. Unfortunately, there’s no magic “Discipline Switch” you can
flip to activate your dreams.
Practicing discipline takes
discipline!
The good news is that every disciplined person
you’ve ever known or heard of had to develop that trait, just like you. No one
is exempt. That means that with a few insights and some practice, you too can
become a “disciplined person.”
1.
Remove Your Temptations
Accomplishing
something new is hard enough as it is. Why sabotage yourself from the outset? To
set yourself up for greater success, create an optimum environment for
achievement. Silence your phone, throw out the junk food, set your alarm, plan
ahead, and eliminate distractions. Willpower takes a lot of energy. Set
yourself up to not rely on will, but preparedness, so as to make success as
easy as possible.
2.
Take Care of Yourself
Self-discipline
takes brainpower and physical stamina. It’s hard to do the right thing when
you’re distracted by hunger or exhaustion, so high-achievers make rest and
nutrition a priority. Eat clean, stay hydrated, and sleep well, and you’ll find
more fortitude in your daily endeavors.
3.
Micro-Achieve
“By
the inch it’s a cinch, but by the yard it’s hard.” Highly disciplined people
understand that big achievements are made up of small achievements, so they set
mini-goals, and celebrate their wins when they accomplish them. Plus, achieving
immediate, short-term goals boost happiness and motivation.
By
following these simple practices, you can achieve massive success in a
relatively short amount of time. How can you be more disciplined today?
