8 TIPS TO DEVELOP SELF DISCIPLINE 

Self-discipline is an extremely crucial skills to develop along the road to success.  There are many things that will test you, challenge you, and pressure you, but with strong discipline, it is easier to avoid the distractions and stay on track towards your goals.  Every successful person has developed the self-discipline that is needed in order to become successful, but they know that it doesn’t happen overnight and it takes practice and persistence to develop.

In this article, we’ve highlighted 8 tips that you can use to build this important skill so that you can help yourself stay on path to success!

Tip 1 – Eat healthier

Make a commitment to eat healthier foods.  When you do this, a natural by-product is that you will feel better. You will also be more confident and this discipline will carry over into other areas of your life.  Also, do not skip meals.  When you skip meals, it causes a drop in blood sugar and your ability to concentrate suffers.  So commit to eating regularly, but make sure the foods you are consuming are healthy!

Tip 2 – Find a support group

Everyone needs a support group when trying to reach new heights for themselves.  It is much easier to make it if you’ve got a group of people who you can lean on for support.  Find a support group that can help push you and hold you accountable. They can be friends, family, co-workers, or mentors, but having someone there can really make a difference in helping you develop your discipline.

Tip 3 – Remove the temptations

Remember the old saying, “Out of sight, out of mind?”  Removing temptations from your environment is a key step towards becoming more discipline. So, if you are trying to lose weight, remove the junk food from your kitchen.  If you want to improve your focus at work, turn off your cell phone or simply leave it in your car during the day.  By removing temptations like in these examples, it will be much easier for you to stay focused, and thus, stay disciplined.

Tip 4 – Schedule breaks and rewards

When working on developing self-discipline, it is best not to be too strict with yourself. Doing this can often lead to burnout, fatigue, and falling back to your old habits.  It’s better off to start in chunks.  Also, schedule breaks for yourself to treat yourself for doing a job well done.  

For example, if you’re trying to lose more weight, designate 1 day as ice cream day, and use that day to treat yourself.  Small rewards like this won’t hurt your progress and can help with long-term results!

Tip 5 – Meditate

Often times when we get distracted, lose focus, and give in it is because we are not clear-headed. This is where the art of meditation comes into play.  Many successful leaders use meditation to stay clear-minded and focused.  If you are feeling like you are in a hurry, feel like you are being rushed, or feel like you are being distracted, take a few moments to clear your mind with silent meditation. Count backwards from 10, breath deep, and refocus.  This can really help to calm the mind and thus keep you on track with your disciplinary efforts!

Tip 6 – Keep a goal sheet

Fill out a goal sheet of the things you want to be more discipline for during the week.  Then keep the sheet with you all week so that you can refer to it. Check it often as a reminder to yourself what you wanted to accomplish. Keeping this sheet will be very handy for you as the week goes.  By the end of the week, you can be proud of yourself for accomplishing these mini goals and this is a great way to build momentum for the following week.

Tip 7 – Follow the proper influencers

Follow people who inspire you to stay committed.  You can use social media websites, such as: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Periscope, LinkedIn, and more.  It is super easy these days to connect and follow famous people who know how to inspire and motivate you.  YouTube is another great way to find inspiration through videos. Make sure to follow people who you can relate to and this will definitely help you develop your self-discipline!

Tip 8 – Share your commitments

It is proven that sharing your commitments with others increases your chances of accomplishing your goals.  This is because when you make your goals public, you have people who will then know what you’re doing – and this helps hold you accountable. If you don’t tell anyone your commitments, it’s easier to cave it and fall back because nobody will know about it.  So, share your commitments to friends or on social media!

Conclusion:

Self-discipline is a challenging skill to develop, but it is an amazing one that will help you become a very wealthy and successful person once developed.  Take these 8 tips we shared today and apply them in your life.  Once you see improvements, continue to work and build your self-discipline and watch how far you can go!