Discpline

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Discipline is an important virtue in life, and particularly self-discipline is a critical aspect that determines success in life. Discipline typically involves adherence and respect to a set standard and hence it takes into account order and organization in life. Relevance of discipline in life is underlined by the negative impact when discipline is lacking including presence of chaos. Nature includes ordered phenomena and this shows that without discipline things would not work out clearly. This includes how day and nights occur, and the seasons in a year. Without discipline it would take more time and energy to carry out tasks. Thus, discipline applies in almost all aspects of life, as better-organized people are more likely to set clear goals and follow up on them. This paper mainly highlights on the concept of self-discipline, but also delves into enforced discipline, workplace discipline and mind discipline
Self-discipline
Self-discipline is one of the forms of discipline that helps one to stay focused and typically includes staying away from the thrills of the moment and focusing on task at hand. Self-discipline acts as a motivating factor towards achieving one’s goals. Self-discipline has the advantage of focusing on self-knowledge as one gets to decide on what suits them. Thus, one of the most critical issues in self-discipline is self-knowledge, which requires self-analysis, and behavior of a period reflects their self-discipline as self-knowledge compliments efforts towards behavior that goes together with personal goals and objectives.
The benefits of practicing self-discipline are enormous as it often leads to more success. This process typically occurs as the practice of self-discipline enables one to change their character and become a better person (Tracy, 2010). Learning to use self-practice has a direct impact on the mind and emotions of a person, to the extent that there is positive change compared with when one is not self-disciplined. In essence, the practice of self-discipline enables one to pursue their goals with a clear mind with more resolute and determination, in a way that seeks to improve the situation after each time of trying. There is more hunger for success among self-disciplined people as they exert more self-discipline to achieve something they have not done previously.
Self-discipline as way to achieve success
Self-discipline is a habit and regular practicing is likely to have a positive impact on one’s life. In other words, it is doing what you ought to do on a daily basis, and within the required time as this becomes part of character. It almost comes out naturally with constant practice, and success happens when you do not make excuses for failure (Tracy, 2010). In any case, breaking out of bad habits is hard to achieve and good habits are hard to form. Nonetheless, the benefits of self-discipline are long term, and...