How to Develop Self Discipline

HOW TO DEVELOP SELF-DISCIPLINE


1. START WITH SMALL THINGS
Learning self-discipline in the little things of life prepares us for big successes.
On the other hand, those who are undisciplined in small matters will likely be indisciplined in more important matters.


2. GET YOURSELF ORGANIZED
Make a schedule, however detailed or general you are comfortable with, and stick to it.
Have a to-do list of tasks you need to accomplish.


3. DON'T CONSTANTLY SEEK TO BE ENTERTAINED
When you have free time, do things that are productive instead of merely entertaining.
Read a good book, listen to classical music, take a walk, or have a conversation with someone.


4. BE ON TIME
Being punctual marks a life that is organized.
It reveals a person whose desires, activities, and responsibillities are under control, allowing him to get where he needs to be when he needs to be there.


5. KEEP YOUR WORD
If you say you are going to do something, do it - just do it.
When you make commitments, see them through.
That calls for the discipline to properly evaluate whether you have the time and capacity to do something.


6. DO THE MOST DIFFICULT TASKS FIRST
Most people do just the opposite, spending their time doing the easier, low priority tasks.
But when they run out of time (and energy), the difficult, high-priority tasks are left undone.


7. FINISH WHAT YOU START
If you start something, finish it.
Therein lies an important key to developing self-discipline.


8. ACCEPT CORRECTION
Correction helps you develop self-discipline by showing you what you need to avoid.
Thus, it should not be rejected but accepted gladly.


9. PRACTICE SELF-DENIAL
Learn to say no to your feelings and impulses.
Occasionally deny yourself pleasures that are perfectly legitimate for you to enjoy.


10. WELCOME RESPONSIBILITY
Volunteer to do things that need to be done.
That will force you to have your life organized enough to have time for such projects.

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adapted from John MacArthur