We know much of what we do are habit-driven. This is the case for self control too. Developing the correct habits will help to invest in the right amount of discipline needed to achieve complete control over our actions and behavior.

As a self discipline is a learned behavior, we need to practice it daily in our lives. To improve on your self discipline, try these proven steps for helping you get better self control. You will establish good habits and improve your control. Soon you will see improvement.

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​​"Out of sight, out of mind" this saying is so true. Identify temptations and remove it from your life.
•​Never be late. This is a great habit to begin with. Being late is because of a lack of discipline. Be on time. All the time.
•​Make the commitment to yourself to be disciplined. Commitment is something you do. It's not something you have
•​Did you hear about the self-control app? Install it on your PC to block sites like Facebook and YouTube, for a set period.
•​Whatever you do, give it 100% of your attention. If you are not fully present, it is hard to concentrate and get anything done. Follow trough before taking on another task.
•​Eat regular nutritious meals. When you are hungry, your brain is not functioning at his best, impairing your ability to concentrate. Eating often improves decision making skills and your focus. Start your day with a breakfast high in protein And eat lots of fresh food.
•​Get enough rest to have your mind and body prepared for each day. Create a bedtime routine. *** (See my book on HABITS) which will help you wind down.

for further reading, see "How to build self discipline"

We each have the power to build a mindset that is unstoppable in overcoming challenges. We have the choice of how we will respond to life's struggles, and struggle builds character. You will felt unstoppable when you realize that you are capable of much more than you could ever imagine. See challenges as opportunities to grow.

Focus on the positive. Write in your journal every time you face a challenge. Write every thought. Get it out of your head, separate it from you. Ourselves are often the biggest barrier to prevent our success, saying to ourselves  'I can never do that'. Overcoming this block (or challenge) is the first step on your way to success. Set goals and commit to what you have planned.
“Overcoming what frightens you the most strengthens you the most.”― Matshona Dhliwayo

Try the following method to overcome any challenge:
Identify the challenge. - Challenges can be overcome, but first you have to identify it. State the problem.  Be exact as possible.

Think of solutions. - As many solutions as possible. Write it down. Look at what resources you have to help. (personal skills, other people, books, computer and so on) design a strategy inline with the recourses you have. Be humble enough to ask for help if needed

Implement your designed strategy with effort and enthusiasm. Be committed to make it work.

Practice to get better. - You should want to have room for improvement. Work with effort and determination.

Failure is not final. - Every successful person, in their life has tried something and failed. See failure as stepping stones to eventual success.

Personal reflection. - Stop and decide if you are making progress. Check on your goals. Change your strategy if needed, improve it and try new ways. Stay persistent and implement it.

Live at the moment. - Do not be distracted by worrying about the possible outcome or regretting mistakes you made in the past. Be focused on the current moment, and not on the outcome. Face your problems with your full presence and awareness.

Be committed. - Challenges are difficult and will take time and energy to overcome. Stick to it and work hard. This is the way to reach your goals. Never give up.

​Further reading: Create Habits that stick AMAZOM

•    Put your bodily health first. All other aspects of our lives are foremost linked to how healthy our body is. If you are healthy and strong, you will have the energy to work hard and to think more out of the box.

•    Make sure you take part in continuous self-improvement. Be willing to seek lifelong education. Successful people never stop learning, be open to grasp new information wherever you go.

•    Associate with people who cultivate to be successful themselves. It is a fact you become like those with whom you relate to.

•    Live minimalistic. Do not overspend on material possessions. The glamor of the new car will soon be over. Remember that you are not defined by the “things” you own. Rather spend your time and effort on your true-life values and the rest will fall into place.

•    Remain respectful and humble. Let go of your ego as this is the origin of a negative downward spiral.  Your success can disappear. Rather be unpretentious, cultivating the desire to continue serving for a greater cause.

Further reading: SUCCESS MINDSET in 5 Steps

Personal energy - the fuel you need to function at your best. When we live our life to the fullest one of the best advancements, we can have is plenty of personal energy. This energy is your capacity to work. It provides the fuel that enables you to be ready to take on anything. Energy is the opposite of the scenario where all your energy has been extracted from your body. With adequate energy levels, you can be better and faster, you can be more focused and healthier, and it will enable you to function at your best.
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​If you tried and failed, it does not mean you will fail again. You need to realize that breaking a bad habit needs ongoing effort from you. It will not be accomplished overnight. Changing bad habits will require a daily commitment from you.  Work hard, but forgive yourself for failures.

​These simple tested strategies might help you to make the changes needed to get rid of your bad habits. Before doing anything else, you have to first prepare yourself  for the planned habit change.  Make sure you do not change over one habit at once as each one will require a great amount of willpower from you. You need to be 100% committed otherwise you will fail. Set a start date, and a finish goal. For example 30 days. (Some habits may take longer than 30 days to break, use your time and set 45 or 90 days)
​For more information regarding breaking bad  habits and developing good ones, see Create Habits that Stick AMAZON


Be specific about the actions you must take to end the specific habit.  Do not just say "I will drink less soda."  How much less?   You will have to decide what you will change and how, to make that happen. You need to have a plan of what you will do instead of the bad habit. The more detailed you are, the more likely you are to succeed.


Succeeding will not be smooth sailing. Be realistic about what it will take from you to get rid of this habit and put in the effort to succeed. Expect to work hard and you will not give up.

a Lack of willpower (self-control), Is for many people an excuse for giving up. Willpower works like a muscle, the more you use it, the stronger it gets.


Become mindful about what bad habit you are doing and why? Try to understand why this habit is bad for you. Chances are you will become less interested in doing them. If you pick a not a good reason to change, you are most likely to fail. Try to find the true underlying reason you do this habit and the real reason you should stop. The stronger your reason, the more likely you will stick to it.

Identify your bad habit "triggers" and whenever you experience a trigger, you should replace it with a new good habit.  This will not be easy to do at first, but later on you will follow a new routine without even thinking about it. (People may also be triggers, in which case try to limit your time with them if possible.)

Stay Positive. The moment you realize that you are busy doing the bad habit, think about the commitment you have made to yourself to stick to your plan.

#SuccessMindset
•    Decide to go all the way, NOW is the time to start.

•    Be positive. Positivity leads to productivity and success. Negativity will hold you back.

•    Create a list of goals. Motivation always requires goals.  Define your goals and break them down into smaller realistic portions. Organize your set goals. Many times one goal needs to be accomplished before it makes sense to begin another goal.

•    Makes an action list. Identify the first two or three most important goals and create a to-do list of daily tasks or objectives that will help you to accomplish them.

•    Cross off your list. To stay motivated, keep a written list of your daily tasks and cross each out as you complete them.

•    Treat yourself whenever you complete something on your to-do list.
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•    Find inspiration. Read blogs, magazines or websites of others who have achieved what you want to achieve, and get excited over your goal. Print out your goal in big words and paste it to the fridge. This will keep your attention on it.

​Read more:SUCCESS MINDSET in 5 Steps