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Developing Self Discipline by stephenUgh(m): 7:15am On Dec 23, 2015 |
DEVELOPING SELF DISCIPLINE Have you ever wonder why you always find it difficult to do what you need to do despite the fact that they are important?.most times we do make wonderful plans which can make us achieve our goals but the determination is not just there. This has really been a big challenge.however, you are not alone.what you need is self discipline. It is self discipline that will motivate you to do what you need to do over what you want to do.the determination that will make you say no to some emotional impulses, it will make you endue knowing fully well that you have a bigger plan.however, what is this self discipline and why is it an issue? MEANING OF SELF DISCIPLINEDISCIPLINE According to Wikipedia , “Self-discipline can be defined as the ability to motivate oneself in spite of a negative emotional state.” And the Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines the term as “the ability to make yourself do things that should be done.” .Self-discipline involves acting according to what you think instead of how you feel in the moment. Often it involves sacrificing the pleasure of the moment for what matters most in life.it envoles going to lectures even when you are not in the mood.going to morning mass when sleep is in your eyes.doing assignment when you are not willing.it involves doing the needful when it matters.Self-discipline is one of the most important and useful skills everyone should possess.self-discipline does not mean being harsh toward yourself, or living a restrictive lifestyle. Self discipline means self control, which is a sign of inner strength and control of yourself, your actions, and your reactions. Self discipline gives you the power to stick to your decisions and follow them through, without changing your mind, and is therefore, one of the important requirements for achieving goals. It also manifests as inner strength, helping you to overcome addictions, procrastination and laziness, and to follow through with whatever you do. WHY YOU NEED SELF DISCIPLINE Self discipline is a very important tool in achieving our goals.therefore it is important we know why we need it.below are a few reasons why you need self discipline: 1. Self-discipline builds inner strength, character and stability. 2. It helps you control appetite, impatience and anger. 4. It helps us in achieving success in whatever we do. 5. It will help us to be tolerance, patience and persistence. HOW TO DEVELOP SELF DISCIPLINE. 1.Acknowledge Your Weaknesses:what is that thing that you can't control in your life? You need to identify it.do you find it hard to go to lectures, or difficulties in studying.this is were you need to acknowledge them. 2. Establish a Clear Plan: No one wakes up one day suddenly blessed with self-discipline. Instead, you need a strategy.you’ll need to develop a plan to outline the action steps that will help you reach your goals. 3. Remove the Temptations: what are those things that lure us into lossing self control?.it is important we remove them from our life. 4. Practice Tolerating Emotional Discomfort: in our quest to self control, we must learn to bear all form of discomfort and stress, frustration and sadness. 5. Visualize the Long-Term Rewards: we must channel our attention on the goals we have set for oourselves and how we can accomplish them. 6. Recover From Mistakes Effectively:Making mistakes is part of the process to becoming better. The way you recover from those mistakes is what’s most important. The key is to acknowledge your mistakes and move on from them with even more resolve to do better next time. Igho Stephen, 300l-marketing, delsu. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Developing Self Discipline by cana882(m): 7:26am On Dec 23, 2015 |
Nice 1.. But op this one u put your name, level, dept & skol; abi u wan run 4 SUG president?? 1 Like |
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