{"id":13341,"date":"2023-09-07T02:45:57","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T07:45:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/michaelhyatt.com\/?p=13341"},"modified":"2023-09-07T12:55:32","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T17:55:32","slug":"5-steps-to-developing-more-discipline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fullfocus.co\/5-steps-to-developing-more-discipline\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Steps to Turn Goal-Setting Into Discipline"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With September here and the home stretch of 2023 in sight, it\u2019s not surprising that people are thinking about how they can finish out the goals they set at the beginning of the year.<\/p>\n<p>For people who haven\u2019t accomplished their goals, what happened?<\/p>\n<p>Is it a lack of discipline?<\/p>\n<p>Are high-achievers naturally blessed with levels of discipline that mere mortals can\u2019t expect to have?<\/p>\n<p>Discipline is critical to achievement\u2014you can\u2019t succeed without it. That\u2019s the bad news.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is that discipline is something everyone can learn: it\u2019s simply focusing on a result you really want.<\/p>\n<p>In a way, the key to discipline is goal setting.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of what you want to achieve\u2014whether you\u2019re naturally disciplined or not\u2014here are five steps to become disciplined in any area of your life.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 1: Determine Your Goal<\/h2>\n<p>Be specific, visualize it, and set a deadline to achieve your goal. For example, \u201cI will lose 10 pounds by December 31st.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 2: List Your Reasons<\/h2>\n<p>List the positive and negative consequences of achieving or not achieving your goal. This will help you stay motivated and hungry to accomplish the goal. Sticking with the weight loss example, some reasons might be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I want more energy<\/li>\n<li>I want to look more trim<\/li>\n<li>I want to be a good example for my family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Step 3: Identify Likely Obstacles<\/h2>\n<p>When you begin seriously striving toward a goal, the universe almost always tests your resolve. Think through possible obstacles and come up with strategies to overcome them. For example, if you travel a lot and find it hard to work out, make sure the hotel has a workout room before you book it (and pack workout clothes and shoes).<\/p>\n<h2>Step 4: Develop New Behaviors<\/h2>\n<p>Replace old, negative behaviors with positive new ones. For example, it\u2019s not enough to decide not to eat junk food. When you want a snack, make sure you have healthy options easily accessible.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 5: Maintain Focus<\/h2>\n<p>Review your goals, reasons they\u2019re important, potential obstacles, and work on your new behaviors daily. And if you fall off the wagon, don\u2019t sweat it\u2014the path to achievement isn\u2019t a straight line\u2014get back on the wagon and refocus on your goal.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Remember, discipline is less about willpower and more about focusing on what you truly want. Once you\u2019ve nailed this down and followed these steps, discipline\u2014and the success that follows\u2014suddenly becomes easier.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone knows you can&#8217;t succeed without discipline, yet few possess it. 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