You may have wondered why you do not seem to succeed in accomplishing most of your dreams. It could be that you are just plain lazy or you have no idea how to transform your plans into actions. To accomplish your goals you will require self discipline. This is how to go about acquiring self discipline.
Self discipline can be defined as the training and control of one self and their conduct. It is challenging to acquire self discipline since it will require a lot of sacrifice and you will have to continuously work on it. You will need all of your willpower to keep going as it is easy to give up. Do not be intimidated though as this is the only way you can improve.
One way to look at self discipline is to think of sports people. Athletes wake up early everyday while it is still dark and cold to train because they know they have to get their bodies ready for the track. It is year round practice for very few minutes on the track. The athlete has his eye on the Olympic gold and that is worth all the sacrifices.
Perhaps the first step towards acquiring self discipline is carrying out a self assessment. Be honest about the position you are in, your level or lack of personal discipline, accept it and make a decision to do something positive about it. Set up realistic goals and start with simple ones then proceed to tougher tasks.
Change your view on discipline. A lot of people have a negative attitude towards discipline as they claim it is too much work. In actual fact discipline gives you freedom. You are no longer enslaved by your passions or emotions. By being disciplined you can easily give up a moment’s pleasure for a greater benefit tomorrow.
It is really all in your mind. Decide to rise early and accomplish a few set goals in a day then wake up and work on them. Schedule all you want to do in a day so you get your priorities right. Make it a habit and soon enough it will be easy.
Self discipline can also be likened to working out. If you do not work out you quickly get out of shape and gain a lot of weight. Quit being lazy! Find motivation deep within you and in your surroundings. Having role models you look up to and who inspire you is another great way to acquire self discipline.
Avoid procrastination by focusing on getting a task started rather than on completing it. Ensure that you are able to look back and see how much you have been able to achieve and then celebrate those small victories as they inspire you to take on more complex tasks.
Self discipline plays a major role in ensuring that you not only succeed but also enable you stay at the top of your game. It is therefore not impossible. With sheer determination, courage and commitment you can acquire self discipline and change your life.