TMS #013: How to Get Disciplined: Six Steps to Success

Do you know how many people are looking for ways to become more disciplined? A LOT.

Here are 6 steps that will help you develop the discipline that will take your life from ordinary and average into something extraordinary.

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Have you ever watched someone else succeed at something, and wished that you had the same discipline? Maybe you’ve noticed that person: the one who’s always on time, who keeps their workspace organized and clean, and who never seems to get frazzled by unexpected changes or setbacks.

You might not even know what it is they do differently than you, but still—you want to be like them. The good news is that with a few simple steps and some hard work, anyone can become more disciplined than they are now!

1. Give your highest priorities the most time

First, you must decide what your highest priorities are. This is the first step in any successful endeavor. When it comes to getting disciplined, your most important tasks are those that will bring you the greatest benefit—and perhaps even happiness—in life.

Once you know what these priorities are for yourself, give them more time than you think they deserve. The reason for this is simple: If something doesn’t seem like a priority because it isn’t high on our lists of things to do at any given moment in time (or ever), then we put it off until tomorrow or next week or whenever else we can make time for it.

In other words, if something isn’t at least somewhat urgent to us when we’re making plans with ourselves about how much work needs doing and how much free time there will be available over the next few days/weeks/months/years etc., then chances are good that we’ll never get around to tackling that task at all!It’s not enough just knowing where our highest priorities lie; we have also got to discover ways to ensure that we actually do spend more time working on those things than anything else!

2. Use a daily planner

There are three major reasons to use a daily planner: it will help you keep track of your schedule, create a space for reflection, and give you the opportunity to make plans for the next day or week. A great daily planner will have both short-term and long-term goals so that they can be achieved in a timely manner. You must use this method every day or else it won’t work!Use your calendar to keep track of appointments and events. This may seem like an obvious way to manage your schedule, but it’s also one that people often forget about. If you have a busy life, then having a calendar with all of your monthly, weekly, and daily plans on it will help you not miss any important engagements or errands!

3. Bribe yourself with rewards

Rewards are a powerful tool for staying motivated and disciplined, as they can help you to stay on track when the going gets tough. That being said, giving yourself rewards doesn’t mean that you should be patting yourself on the back after every accomplishment (although it may feel good at the moment). Rather than simply rewarding yourself for making progress towards your goals, think about what would make those achievements even more meaningful to you and then make them happen!

As an example: if your goal is to lose weight or get fit, instead of simply saying “I’ve lost five pounds now; I deserve that juicy cheeseburger,” try using some other reward besides food as motivation—like hitting up your favorite clothing store after hitting your goal weight or buying some new running shoes before running a marathon.

4. Create a to-do list

You can’t do everything at once, and you probably don’t have all day to figure out what your priorities are. That’s why the next step is so important: create a to-do list for the week.

This is where you’ll prioritize your tasks and decide which ones will get done first. Your goal here is to make sure that there are enough hours in the day (and days left in the week) to get everything done. If there aren’t, re-evaluate how many tasks and projects you’re committing yourself to so that they don’t overwhelm you with their demands on your time or energy. You should also think about breaking up large tasks into smaller parts; otherwise, they might seem overwhelming when it comes time for execution! And finally, write down what needs doing when—it’s easy for things like grocery shopping or errands slipping through the cracks if they’re not written down somewhere visible!

5. Eliminate distractions and excuses

Distractions and excuses are often the difference between success and failure, so it’s important to learn how to eliminate them. To do this, you’ll need to:

• Take a hard look at your daily schedule. Is there anything that can be eliminated? Perhaps a TV show or movie that isn’t necessary for your life? Maybe you can start limiting social media usage, or maybe even cutting back on video games and other time wasters.

• Learn how to say no. Saying yes all the time makes us feel guilty when we have something else we should be doing instead, which only leads us down the path of distraction and excuse-making! Instead of saying yes all the time (or having people ask), try saying no when necessary—and then sticking with it! You’ll find yourself feeling more accomplished than ever before!

• Plan ahead as much as possible so your day doesn’t get away from you—even if this means writing out what needs to be done on a piece of paper every morning before starting work or school in order not to forget any tasks throughout the day.

6. Leave wiggle room in your schedule

Don’t forget to leave room in your schedule for emergencies, unexpected opportunities, fun, relaxation, and self-care. You can’t predict the future but you can plan for it by leaving room for all aspects of life.

Leave time at the end of each day to spend with your family or friends. Leave space in your calendar so that you can go on vacation and have spontaneous adventures with your kids or spouse (or both). Don’t get caught up in trying to stick strictly to a rigid plan or schedule; allow yourself some flexibility so that you aren’t overwhelmed by everything demanding attention at once.

Make the decision and take the steps

We all have areas in our life where we could be more disciplined. It’s a choice, but it doesn’t have to be that way forever. You can become more disciplined than you are now if you make the decision to do so and take steps to get there.

You need to choose to be disciplined and then commit yourself to do whatever it takes to achieve your goal—even if it means making sacrifices in other areas of your life for a time (like spending less time with friends or family). But remember: If you want something bad enough, then the sacrifice is worth it when compared to what your ultimate goal will mean for yourself and those around you!

Conclusion

Being disciplined isn’t easy, but it can be done. The best way to get started is by deciding what you want to achieve and then working on it every day. It doesn’t matter if you are trying to lose weight or build your business—if you make a plan and keep at it long enough, you will succeed!

Cheers,

Christian

Remember: You’re just one smile away!

TL;DR

How to Get Disciplined: Six Steps to Success

1. Give your highest priorities the most time

2. Use a daily planner

3. Bribe yourself with rewards

4. Create a to-do list

5. Eliminate distractions and excuses

6. Leave wiggle room in your schedule

Make the decision and take the steps

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