Building Self-Discipline

Usually when we hear the word “self-discipline,” we relate it to things like losing weight or quitting smoking. Self-discipline is extremely helpful when trying to break those bad habits, but it can also be beneficial in other areas of your life.

It is important to realize that we are not born with self-discipline; it is something we must develop as we grow. Generally it begins with teaching from our parents, however it is a personal thing that we must all be responsible for.

Once we develop our self-discipline so many things in life can be achieved. Sounds easy?  Well personally, I can only say that some days I believe I have mastered self-discipline and other days I havent! It takes inner strength and perserverance to push through those tough times and stay focused on your goal. Grab a copy of Brian Tracy’s book, The Miracle of Self-Discipline” where he talks about obtaining and maintaining the discipline to get going and keep going. Well worth it, especially when you are at a low and feel like giving up on your goal.

When we master the art of self-disciple we will then develop an unshakeable focus in purpose! Firstly you must be committed, really committed to reaching your goals. You cannot and I mean cannot entertain a negative thought, an excuse or any doubts whatsoever.  You must be brutally honest with yourself and know that whatever it is you want to see it through to the very end.  Desire alone will not get you there.  Call upon your inner strength, as self-discipline is all about perserverance and inner strength will get you past those challenging moments, those times where you feel like giving up. If you are getting off track your inner strength will get you focused and committed again.

We all have inner strength and most of us have used it on more than one occasion. Trust this inner strength and remember to ask for support from family and friends. Gaining self -discipline to achieve a goal is a big undertaking and sometimes you will feel overwhelmed. Entrust a friend, spouse, or parent with what you’re trying to accomplish and they can be there to support you when your self-discipline is waning, to give you that gentle push to keep going.

If you have the self-discipline to stop smoking for one week, that is excellent, but the only way you are going to build upon your self-discipline is to do whatever is necessary to avoid cigarettes today, tomorrow, and forever. Once you develop patterns of self-discipline they soon become a habit! Everyone of us has something we want to achieve in life, but we sometimes lack the self-discipline to do so.

Remember to practise self-discipline techniques every day staying focused and committed on your goal, go the extra mile when you have to, and call on help through the tough times.

By MaryAnn Roche.

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How to Avoid Procrastination for Good

Procrastination is an issue a lot of us deal with (or put off dealing with) for as long as possible. Procrastination usually happens when you’re faced with doing something you don’t like to do, don’t know how to do, or fear.

When you procrastinate, it can upset a lot of things in your life. Delaying completing projects can affect your income, relationships, and self-esteem – not to mention your credibility!

In addition, it doesn’t just affect you; it affects everyone else close to you:

* It can irritate your spouse and children and teach your kids to put things off, too.


* Your friends might decide they can no longer trust you to do what you say.


* It causes issues with your boss and co-workers who have to step in and do your work for you (until you get fired)!


* It frustrates anyone who has to wait on you to get something done before they can do their part.

As bad as it seems, however, there are ways you can overcome your procrastination! Even if you’ve been putting some projects off for months, or if it has become a daily habit, you can still get back on track.

Follow these tips to transform yourself into someone who gets things done:

Stop Procrastination Tips

1. Divide and conquer.

Most tasks are composed of several different pieces, which is why you’ll want to divide the task into a series of attainable action steps. Breaking it down this way makes it seem a lot easier.

* Put some easy steps at the beginning that you can accomplish quickly.


* Jump right in and complete those first easy steps. This will give you the confidence to continue, build momentum, and motivate you to get it finished.

2. Get some help.

Don’t let pride get in the way of letting you get something accomplished.

* If your time is short, ask someone to help with some of the tasks for you, especially the easy ones that can be dispatched quickly. This will give you more time to focus on the more difficult portions of the project.


* Form a team and divide up the project. As the saying goes, many hands make light work! Learning to delegate helps make you more successful. If your delayed projects are at home, let your children do the parts of the project they can handle. They’ll learn some valuable life skills, too.


* If you’re unsure of what to do, ask someone who’s done something similar before. They can quickly bring you up to speed. Once it’s no longer a mystery, you’ll find it’s not as much of a challenge as you thought!

3. Make a list.

Write down all the things that you’ve been putting off so you have a concrete listing of exactly what you need to complete.

* Put them in order of their priority. This way you’ll be sure to get the most important ones done first.


* Divide each project into attainable tasks as explained above.


* Post it where you can see it throughout the day.


* Cross off each task as you finish it. Just the action of crossing something off that list makes you feel good and motivates you to get more done.


* Reward yourself after you complete the full project.

4. Start some new habits.

Now that you know some easier ways to get things done, use these same tips each day for every project that comes up.

* Instead of just putting it aside for later, divide your project immediately into attainable smaller tasks, delegate what you can, and do something on it right away.


* Make it a point to do this consciously for a few weeks and it will become a habit. Most experts agree that it takes three weeks to turn a conscious action into a habit.

Bernard Meltzer said: “Hard work is often easy work you didn’t get done at the proper time.” How true! The longer you put off doing a task or project, the harder it’ll be to get it done because more work has piled up, conditions have gotten worse, and others involved are now irritated with you.

Make your work easier and your life more enjoyable by following these tips to overcome your procrastination and avoid it in the future. You’ll be glad you did!

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My Tips on How to Stop Procrastinating

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I used to be the number 1 procrastinator on earth! Im sure in times gone by, if you had have looked up – Procrastintor – in the dictionary, you would have seen my picture! But not any more!

I have learned some great ways to stop procrasinating and I’m here to share them with you!

Procrastination doesn’t have to be a way of life for you; you can overcome it. With a little focus and the right attitude, coupled with some practical tips and techniques, procrastination can be a thing of the past.

Did you ever feel like you wanted to join the Procrastinator’s Club, but never quite got around to it? (lol) At some point in time, procrastination plagues us all, some more than others, but everyone at some point gets a bite from the bug.

We’ve all heard the quote, “Why put off till tomorrow what you can do today?” For some of us, this is the only motivation we need, while others struggle with putting things off for weeks, months, or even years.

Here are four strategies you can use today to help you stop procrastinating:

1. Avoid distractions.

We all do it. We sit down to start working, but have to get back up and grab some coffee. Then we sit back down and check email, then voicemail, and then email again just to make sure no one sent a message while we were checking the voicemail. How long did that take?

* Get everything you want, need or think you need before you sit down to start working so you can concentrate.

* Try checking your email only twice a day instead of every 5 minutes. You need to have some time to focus!


2. Set small goals.

Many times, we feel overwhelmed with a task, so we continue to put it off until we have no choice but to complete it.

Now throw on all the new projects we received while we were putting off the first project, and you have a prime equation for some serious procrastination.

Setting small, quickly achievable goals can help you avoid procrastinating in the first place so you don’t get overwhelmed. Here are some tips for setting those small goals:

* Break your big project up into smaller steps. These steps can be completed systematically one at a time. Make sure you have well-defined end points for each smaller goal, that way you have something to keep you going.

* Setting small goals provides you a nonstop feeling of accomplishment as they’re attained. With each individual success, you feel better about yourself, and this motivates you to continue.

* Giving yourself break points allows you to focus on each individual task and takes the overwhelming feeling out of the job. In addition, they give you a prime place to get up, move around, and refresh yourself for the next step.

3. Keep a list.

A constant reminder of the things you absolutely need to do is a great way to stop procrastinating. A small pocket notebook or even a note card works wonders for list keeping.

* Include your small goals on your list. Get started early each day completing those small, easy goals. Doesn’t it feel great to scratch through the things you’ve completed? Before you know it, the whole list is marked off!

* Keeping a list puts your daily to-dos in front of you at all times for quick reference.


4. Delegate.

Start giving some of your responsibilities to others instead of hogging them for yourself and creating more stress. Stress leads to procrastination, procrastination leads to tight deadlines, and tight deadlines lead to more stress; it’s a vicious cycle.

Procrastination can leave you with a million things to do!
By using these above strategies to stop procrastinating – I did and you can too!

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Do you procrastinate? Are you procrastinating right now?
Is procrastination one of your flaws?

Procrastinating used to take up so much of my time – but not anymore!
Procrastination is such a big problem for many people – so I am going to write about it extensively and provide different ways to cure you from procrastination!

Today Im going to talk about ditching the habit with positive self talk!
All my regular readers know Im big on talking to myself……..lol!

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Now…….Are you a reluctant procrastinator? Do you always wait until the last moment to get things done? Are your friends, family members, and co-workers frustrated with the way you tackle projects of any size? Do you find you are always putting things off until you can’t put them off any longer? If so, you are not alone. Procrastination is something many people deal with. Although it can be hard to change overnight, positive self-talk is a great way to stop procrastinating and change your life. I love talking to myself and I found that positive self talk can help turn you from a procrastinator into an action taker!

Start Using Positive Self Talk to Stop Procrastinating

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Positive self talk is the practice of responding to your mind’s thoughts as they happen. If you know you have a big project you need to start working on today and you think it can wait until tomorrow, for example, you can stop and remind yourself that it needs to be started today. During those moments when you want to wait until tomorrow, you can use positive self talk to make sure you don’t put off until tomorrow what needs to be done today. Positive self talk can stop the negative internal dialogue before it gets to the point of being overwhelming.

Positive self talk is a great way to stop procrastinating because you can talk yourself out of procrastinating the minute you start! The problem for most of those who procrastinate is that it is just the way we do things. We don’t even necessarily think about why we procrastinate. It’s our normal approach to life, and it’s hard to stop something we have been doing for so long. Positive self talk is a great approach to stopping procrastination as it starts because the self talk occurs in the moment!

Many people use affirmations to help with positive self talk. Affirmations are positive statements you can use to help you steer clear of procrastination. You should repeat these affirmations when you feel the urge to procrastinate.

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An example of an affirmation that may help you with procrastination may be: “I feel no need to create obstacles for myself. I move forward, stronger than ever,” or, “By keeping organized and using my time wisely, procrastination melts away.” These are concise statements that can be memorized so no matter where you are when you begin to procrastinate, you can repeat these positive statements to yourself. Doing this helps you to talk yourself out of procrastination mode.

Once you repeat the process of positive self talk many times, you’ll be able to combat procrastination, lead a much less hectic life, and the people in your life will thank you for the change in the way you deal with things! When used effectively, positive self talk can change your life for the better. So stop procrastinating and start talking to yourself!

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As you can see, positive self talk is a great way to combat procrastination. You can reprogram the way you think when you use your affirmations. If you stop procrastination in its tracks each and every time, soon the habit of doing things when they need to be done will replace the habit of procrastination.

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This is just one positive way that you can stop procrastinating!
Life is so much better when you do things in an agressive and timely manner – you are so much more productive and life just kicks on nicely!

When I think about the amount of time I have wasted in life – back in the days where I was the world’s number one procrastination addict – I just cringe!

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Come back and visit again soon…….I will write about procrastination and other ways to help you stop procrastinating in future articles.

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