Dhea Kusuma/11/XI IPA 4

How to Develop Self-Discipline

Self-discipline is the key to success in life. You cannot succeed in life without it. Successful
people will always suggest you to discipline. But the question is “ how to develop self-discipline
?”
Self-discipline is the ability to push yourself forward, stay motivated, and take action, regardless
of how you're feeling, physically or emotionally. You are showing it when you intentionally
choose to pursue something better for yourself, and you do it in spite of factors like distractions,
hard work, or unfavorable odds. Self-discipline is a learned behavior. Self-discipline can also
improve learning and enhance performance. Studies have shown that students with a high degree
of self-discipline retained more knowledge than those without self-discipline. Additionally,
researchers discovered that students with strong self-discipline were more careful in their tasks,
which improved their performance. Self-discipline is different from self-motivation or
willpower. Motivation and willpower contribute to it, as do persistence, the ability to follow
through on your intentions, and hard work.

Self-discipline is like a muscle: the more you work on developing it and using it, the stronger it
will become. However, it's just as important not to start out with goals that are too ambitious.
Instead, set small goals, and increase the level of challenge slowly over time. The more you
practice, the better you'll become.

To develop self-discipline, follow these step:

1. Choose a goal
2. Find your motivation
3. Identify obstacles
4. Replace old habits
5. Monitor your progress

Self discipline is an essential quality, and it’s a key differentiator between people who are
successful in life and those who aren’t. Make sure that you develop it!

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