Life & Well Being Importance of Self- Discipline in Life
By Gummula Sravanthi
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Self-discipline means having control over Oneself, it provides self-control overreactions, actions, and oneself and boosts a person's inner strength. It is the most important skill a person should possess. One of the main attributes of self-discipline is its ability to abdicate immediate pleasure and gratification. It does not necessarily mean to live a controlled or restrictive lifestyle, but to have control over oneself. It gives a person the power to make the right decisions, despite temptations, and achieve goals.


The skill manifests as inner strength leading to strong willpower and overcoming procrastination, laziness, addictions, and overeating. Self-discipline leads one to achieve success. Self- Discipline is an inner power that instructs us to never give up, despite challenges and failures. It enables us to harness the temptations and distractions that come our way and helps us to overcome them and attain success. We can improve our self-discipline and better ourselves to achieving our goals. It is essential to know that improvement takes time. There are ample opportunities our way, take your time and practice till you perfect yourself.


Self- Discipline can never be denied in our lives. Self-discipline helps us achieve our dream by directing children in the focus they need to follow. Self-discipline is an essential aspect of an individual's life, through his journey from school, to college to work.


Habit either creates or destroys a person, self Discipline builds a pattern through discipline. It directs a person to stay consistent in work and reach the door that opens success. It helps a person organize his/her schedule and get things done accordingly. It makes a person remain consistent in their work and helps them achieve success.


Self-Discipline boosts a person's work ethic and self-esteem simultaneously, furthermore, self-discipline molds a person to become an improved version of themselves. Through self-discipline, a person nurtures his path with confidence, inner strength, and self-esteem, leading to satisfaction and happiness. Contrarily, a person who lacks this ability falls into the pits of loss, failure, health and relationship problems, gluttony and obesity, and other related troubles.


Steps to achieve Self-Discipline :

1) Meditation- Meditation channels a person's energy in the right path. It aids a person to better his/ her self-control, maintain focus, and connects them to their inner self.
2) Positivity- Many people strive to achieve Self-Discipline. However, they fail to meet their goal. Constant negativity and lack of positivity act as a barrier and are a wrong approach. Positivity helps an individual achieve anything and molds him/ her as a reliable and confident person.
3) Set goals- Goals give a clear understanding of needs for achievement. The preparation of a timeline draws you closer to your goal and is a driving force to work hard. Self-Discipline directs a person to lead a healthy professional and personal life.


A self-determined person achieves great heights through his efforts and optimum use of time. Self-Discipline kids can choose to forgo immediate gratification. They can make good choices regardless of how they feel . Kids who have self-discipline can cope with uncomfortable emotions in a healthy way.

About the author

Gummula Sravanthi is an educator in India. Any views expressed are personal.