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15 Self Discipline Concepts, Strategies and Mindset Shifts
Here are 15 strategies I've found helpful for developing self discipline:
1. Delayed Gratification
In order to build self discipline, we need to master the art of avoiding a temptation that is right there in front of us, so we can hold out for something better in the future. Studies have shown that being able to delay gratification is one of the most important personal traits of successful people.
2. Make Choices in Advance
3. Removing Temptation
According to a study by the American Psychological Association, training self-control through steadfastly trying to resist temptation again and again simply doesn't work.
Instead of keeping temptations around and trying to resist them, why not remove the temptations in the first place? This makes self-discipline effortless, as the decision is automatic.
If your goal is to be more productive, use tools to block social media apps. If your goal is to eat healthy, don't keep junk food in the house.
4. What You Don't Do is Just as Important As What You Do
5. Focus is a Muscle You Can Build
Most people lack the ability to stay focused on a task for a significant period of time. To test this on yourself, try to sit down and focus on doing just ONE thing. It won't be long until your mind starts to wander and you find yourself checking your phone notifications or email.
You can build up your ability to focus by setting a timer and working exclusively on one thing for a set period of time. Put your phone out of sight or on airplane mode and close all other browser windows.
6. Nutrition, Sleep and Exercise Are Key
7. It's About the Habit, Not the Outcome
Rather than saying "I want to lose weight" say "I want to walk at least 10,000 steps per day."
"Losing weight" is something nebulous and difficult to pin down. How are you going to achieve it? How will you know when you are successful?
Walking 10,000 steps per day is something concrete that you can track and measure. If you focus on this habit, the outcome of losing weight and improving fitness will likely come as a result. So, figure out what you want to achieve and think about the habits that would get you there.
8. "You Can't Improve What You Don't Measure"
9. Eat That Frog
10. Do Just One Pushup
I want to tell you how I overcame my resistance to working out by telling myself I only had to do ONE push up. Just doing one push-up took away all the pressure and anxiety. Of course, once I was on the floor and did that push up, I did several more. Then, I was already warmed up so I did a few other exercises as well. One simple push-up turned into a full 30 minute workout.
This technique really works, because sometimes one of the hardest parts of doing something is the initial push to get started. We often avoid something difficult because we are thinking about how daunting the complete task is, so reducing it to something tiny can help you get started.
Tell yourself you only need to do one small thing - once you get started you'll end up doing more. This can be used for developing self discipline in any area.
Don't worry if the micro-goal you set for yourself is embarrassingly easy - that's the point. The key is to choose something that is so easy that you can't say no.
11. Budget Your Energy, Not Your Time
12. Punch the Clock
You will have good days and bad days, but what matters is that you show up and complete the habit. This is often referred to as "punching the clock."
If you've made a goal to hit the gym every morning before work, there will be some mornings where you feel tired and you won't have your best workout ever. It's still incredibly important to follow through and go to the gym on those mornings anyway.
It's not the occasional amazing workout that makes a big difference in your health, it's the cumulative effect of many workouts over time. Sticking to the habit over the long term is the most important thing
13. When You Catch Yourself Cheating, Reassess
14. Trust In a Good Habit
15. Don't Expect Perfection
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