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The Psychology of your 20s

178. 5 steps for building self discipline

Mar 15, 2024
Learn 5 steps to build self-discipline: understand motivation, use social accountability, adopt micro habits, manage dopamine, and shift mindset. Plus, explore the importance of self-care and women empowerment partnerships, and how neuroscience influences self-discipline. Join the discussion on achieving goals in your 20s and engaging with the community for support.
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Quick takeaways

  • Understanding your motivation is crucial for building self-discipline in any area of life.
  • Leveraging social accountability and desirability bias can significantly boost self-discipline and commitment towards goals.

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Understanding Motivation and Goal Setting

To build self-discipline, it is essential to understand what motivates you and set specific, measurable, and attainable goals. Creating smart goals with timelines and motivators helps in driving self-discipline. Internal motivation is key for self-discipline, as external motivation is less effective in sustaining discipline. Expectancy theory highlights that regularly revisiting why you set certain goals enhances motivation and self-discipline.

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