How do I discipline myself more?

chiefbl · 2017-01-04T02:21:38+00:00

You're just an average Joe who likes to procrastinate. First identify the problem, which you have, and then find a solution. Rather than spending all the 'fun' and free time in one go in the beginning, why don't you delegate it evenly amongst the days? Work and play everyday. Not play play play then work the last day. How to be more discipline... You just have to want success more. You only want it a little right now.

There's two type of pain in this world. You have to suffer either one. The pain of discipline or the pain of regret and disappointment.

Choose your poison

PragmaticRedTruth · 2017-01-04T03:49:34+00:00

Here I wrote this guide a few months ago.

cardprince · 2017-01-03T22:56:59+00:00

Cold showers, make your bed in the morning, spend time at the gym regularly. Establish a routine in everyday type tasks and the rest should fall into line. Lists help too. Set aside time when you can go out and relax worry free with no interference.

Also consider that maybe the things you're putting off aren't really that important to you.

HannibalTheCommander · 2017-01-04T03:49:21+00:00

Have you tried the rubber band method?

Just wear one around your wrist and smack yourself every time you get an urge to do something or are catching yourself doing something against your goal. The purpose of this is to ritually remind yourself of your goal and program yourself accordingly.

Been doing this for kicking my habit of shitty food and it has been working great.

Remember the point isn't about punishing or hurting yourself, it's simply a tool to reprogram yourself by habit - I.e snapping out of the urge.

deadwoodcylon · 2017-01-03T22:58:40+00:00

There is no how-to on discipline. You either do it or you don't. Discipline is the how-to. The reason you're failing is because you're not doing it.

HannibalTheCommander · 2017-01-04T03:03:31+00:00

Have you tried the rubber band method?

Just wear one around your wrist and smack yourself every time you get an urge to do something or are catching yourself doing something against your goal. The purpose of this is to ritually remind yourself of your goal and program yourself accordingly.

Been doing this for kicking my habit of shitty food and it has been working great.

Remember the point isn't about punishing or hurting yourself, it's simply a tool to reprogram yourself by habit - I.e snapping out of the urge.

Title	How do I discipline myself more?
Author	roseillus
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Date	January 3, 2017 10:23 PM UTC (9 years ago)
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