So you have your goals set, and right now, you clearly know what to do.
But there is one problem.
You are not motivated enough to do the hard things to get to your goals.
Well, let's face it, we all have been there.
But what if we told you we don't need motivation at all to get things done?
Well, if that caught your attention, stick till the end of the video to know a lot more.
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In today's video, we discuss why you don't need motivation at all to get things done.
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Most people often confuse motivation and discipline.
These are completely different things.
Most people think that getting motivated is the first thing to do, and to some extent,
they are right.
But what you don't realize is that motivation may not stay a lot longer, which is why you
need to develop discipline.
You might be able to do the things you're supposed to do without any motivation, but
you will be doing things better if you are motivated, especially when your willpower
is depleted.
Now willpower is categorized as a very limited resource, which means it will get over really
soon.
So if you want to keep going with things that you want to do in your life, you need to develop
self-motivation because that will help sustain you when the decision fatigue sets in and
your willpower will run.
So all you need is motivation?
Well, No, that is not the case.
Everybody thinks that motivation is key to getting things done, and you might have even
searched online on how to get motivated maybe almost every other week, and we get you, we
have been there too, and you aren't alone.
Okay, so how exactly is discipline different from being motivated?
Well, you need to realize that without motivation, it is really hard to get started on anything
that you want to do.
But you will reach a point when motivation will be on the lower side, and this is exactly
where self-discipline kicks in to achieve your goals.
Self-discipline and consistency are really important, which is why most people fail.
Self-discipline and consistency are not something that is really exciting to do, especially
if you run out of motivation.
If you let distractions control your day and focus on making decisions based on how you
feel on that particular day, you might never get where you want to be.
You will want to watch that latest Netflix show instead of getting actual work done.
This demonstrates the importance of self-discipline as it is really required to help you get through
those moments when you really lack motivation.
So what exactly is self-discipline, you might ask?
Well, self-discipline refers to the ability to pursue what you want despite temptations
to abandon it.
Self-discipline involves doing something on a regular basis until it becomes a part of
your routine, or you could say until it becomes your habit.
Self-discipline also refers to avoiding things that you shouldn't be doing.
Let's say that you are trying to lose some weight.
Yes, you will be motivated at first, but that motivation will soon fade away, and this is
when you need self-discipline.
You might need to cut down on your favorite junk food even if you're tempted to try it
out.
If you look at some Olympic athletes, yes, you could say that some are really talented,
and that might have contributed to their success.
Factors like height and good genetics will definitely help them win in certain games,
but that alone won't contribute to success.
Only the most disciplined athletes win medals.
People who are able to stick to their commitments are the ones that will get ahead.
Now you don't have to feel left out.
Even if you think you don't have any self-discipline, the truth is we all have discipline in one
way or the other without even realizing it.
You need to focus on setting a routine for yourself, which will help you get many things
done.
Most people would love to procrastinate because our brain does not want us to do really hard
things.
We all are disciplined at certain things, but at the same time, we are also stuck with
most other things.
So if you want to incorporate self-discipline in your life, you need to recognize the areas
where you're already disciplined and where you lack discipline.
There is no doubt that consistency is what will help you keep moving forward, especially
if you have huge goals that you want to achieve or if you want to adopt a new habit into your
lifestyle.
For most people, when motivation fails to inspire them, self-discipline will help them
get things done.
Self-discipline is not easy, but difficult doesn't mean it's impossible.
Self-discipline is something people associate with deprivation, and nobody wants to suffer
by getting rid of things that they really love to do.
So if you are following a mindset where you think self-discipline is all about deprivation,
then you are just holding yourself back.
You could look at the bigger picture by looking at self-discipline as a tool to improve your
life.
You need to do things consistently, especially the things that are really important to you.
You need to figure out a way to love the things that you do because when you do the things
that you love, you will begin to enjoy them, and you will clearly see the benefits of doing
them for a much longer period of time.
Let's say if you want to go to the gym; you need to enjoy it; otherwise, you won't be
able to do it consistently.
So you need to figure out ways to make it a lot more enjoyable.
This way, you'll also be focusing on creating discipline around the things that you find
really enjoyable, and you should not be forced to do anything, which will make it even hard
for you to get the discipline part right.
So how exactly can you improve your self-discipline?
Well, as we mentioned earlier, you need to focus on things that you can enjoy, or at
least you can train yourself to enjoy the things that you do on a regular basis.
Let's say that you're doing something really boring.
You could spice things up by listening to your favorite music in the background or making
a cup of tea or coffee just before you do this particular task that you're supposed
to do.
When you set up your environment in such a way that you can begin to work on really boring
things, you will feel really motivated to do things at first, and when you consistently
do the same thing, it will become a habit, and this way you will be able to incorporate
self-discipline in your life.
The other way to acquire self-discipline is by being very clear on your priorities because
we all have distractions right in front of us.
Your social media notifications and your smartphones are one of the many distractions that you
might have, and it does affect your productivity as well.
It's okay to go away from a very tight schedule sometimes, but again you need to have clear
set priorities so that when you walk away from your schedule, you will start to feel
guilty about it, and you will get back to doing the work that you're supposed to do.
The other thing that you need to do is track your progress.
You could use a habit tracker, or you could just write it down on a paper the good old-fashioned
way.
The more you do something, you can reward yourself for getting that particular task
done.
Let's say that you had to submit an essay in 5 hours.
You could finish that within that time limit or much earlier, and then you could go out
and have your favorite snack as a reward.
This way, you'll be a lot more motivated to do things, but most importantly, you will
be using your time wisely, and when you continue to do it over a certain period of time, you
will develop self-discipline and consistency.
And there is one more thing, and that has to do with you taking the very first step.
Your first step is probably the hardest step which is why most people don't even take the
first step.
We all are a lot more capable than we think we really are.
The difference between successful people and the not so successful people is the fact that
successful people are ready to fail, but they won't quit, they're consistent, and they clearly
set their goals.
They will work on them despite being not so motivated to get it done.
But it's their consistency and self-discipline that puts them in a position where they are
today, and we think you should do this as well if you want to change your life for good.
Remember, the pain of discipline is a lot better than the pain of regret.
Pain is temporary, and regret is permanent.
So get out there and focus on changing yourself and the people around you by being disciplined
and consistent.
And that's a wrap for today's video.
Do you need the motivation to get your things done?
Or do you just need discipline?
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