5 ways to be disciplined when there is no motivation

“Motivation might get you started, but it will eventually burn out. It comes and goes. Discipline is what keeps you going.”

We’ve all been there, laying in bed late at night thinking about a change we want to make in our lives. We get motivated to stand up and go for it, but it’s too late, and we wait for the next day to come. We wake up, and the motivation isn’t there anymore. This is the time that you either forget about it or take action. It happens because sometimes when fear and doubt set in, no motivation can provide what is needed to keep going. The only thing you can count on is discipline. Discipline is what pushes a person to succeed when confronted with adversity, conquers fears, and keeps you going when motivation and enthusiasm vanish.

Self-discipline and self-motivation go hand in hand. You need both to be successful. Motivation is what’s required to get it, but discipline is needed for you to stay on the right path. As Jim Rohn says, “It takes consistent self-discipline to master the art of setting goals, time management, leadership, parenting, and relationships. If we don’t make consistent self-discipline part of our daily lives, the results we seek will be sporadic and elusive.” It takes discipline to defeat the voices in our minds that bring up the possibility of failure. They relate because you need to be very disciplined to stay motivated and being motivated makes it easier to remain disciplined.

Our brains resist radical changes, meaning that if you make a significant change relying on effort and motivation, you will eventually burn out. It shouldn’t be big and sudden but rather slow and steady. This way, the brain is able to accept it as small changes that later, added up, result in massive outcomes. On the whole, our thoughts and actions are controlled by distractions, and to achieve self-discipline, we must overpass these difficulties and gain control of ourselves. The following tips will help you develop self-discipline and maintain motivation, consequently making you get better outcomes.

Prioritize.

There is nothing more valuable than time. I can’t stress this enough because we’ve got certain hours in a day and limited energy, therefore prioritizing is key to get the best out of it.

Learn from your mistakes.

People that have strong self-discipline have learned from their past errors. This teaches you what not to do, makes you better, and improves your discipline.

Practice good habits.

It takes discipline to form and stick to a habit, and those with good control of it are able to. Good habits are great, and they keep you happy and healthy. Remember that part of it is also to know when it’s time to rest and recharge.

Focus on one thing at a time.

Be aware of your most important task and work on it every day uninterrupted. Dedicate a part of your day to working towards your goals and dreams. Also, touch things only once if it doesn’t require a lot of effort or time, since postponing it will only give you stress.

Follow the “Do Something” Principle.

“If you lack the motivation to make an important change in your life, do something – anything, really – and then harness the reaction to that action as a way to begin motivating yourself.” - Mark Manson

If you have any other recommendations on being disciplined or tips that keep you motivated, comment down below or send me an email to letshabitblog@gmail.com . I’d love to hear your thoughts !!