How to Build Self-Discipline by Martin Meadows

Author:Martin Meadows
Language: pol
Format: epub
Publisher: Meadows Publishing
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Have a Self-Discipline Partner

If you’re trying to form a new habit one of your friends also wants to introduce in her life, partner up with her to keep each other motivated and accountable.

Your self-discipline combined with the self-discipline of your friend will result in a synergic effect that will keep you going even during the days you’d like to give in.

Ignore Haters

Every time you set out to accomplish something in your life, you’ll use your self-discipline to help you say no to instant gratification and keep the big picture in your head.

Unfortunately, with accomplishment come haters – people who dislike you because they’re jealous of your success. These individuals don’t even have to be some anonymous people from the Internet – it might as well be a member of your family or one of your friends (instead of making it blatantly obvious, they may hide their contempt with jests).

While it’s tempting to respond to these people, it’s a good self-discipline exercise to focus on your goals and pay no attention to such distractions. The time and energy you would spend trying to straighten haters out (not gonna happen) is better spent on bettering yourself.

I like to say there’s always something good in everything bad that happens to us. Haters are no different. I use the disbelief (or jealousy) of other people as motivation to stick to my long-term goals.

To give you an example, if someone would tell you with viciousness you’re looking today just like you looked a couple months ago (despite your regular workouts), you could use it as fuel for your workouts. You could strive to prove this person wrong, but not with the intention of shoving it in her face. Quite the contrary – you would find the joy in accomplishing your goals despite others. Like they say, the best revenge is living well.

If there’s anybody in your life who’s driving you crazy with her nasty remarks, channel your energy toward your goals. As an additional exercise, you’ll learn how to resist a temptation to argue with someone (nothing good ever comes out of arguing).

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