7 Ways to be self-disciplined as an entrepreneur
-Ojo Oluwasegun
Lack of discipline is one of the greatest challenges facing many entrepreneurs. As an entrepreneur, your level of being disciplined will determine how far your business will go.
People with high level of discipline tend to achieve much success in business than those who are not.
In this article, I will be discussing with you some important tips on how to be self-disciplined as an entrepreneur.
7 Ways to be self-disciplined as an entrepreneur
#1 Be committed
If you really want to achieve your goals, then you must make the commitment to be disciplined. It’s that simple. Being disciplined isn’t something you have — it is something you do. Discipline every habit you have. Be disciplined with your physical health and nutrition, put responsibilities before leisure, control your reactive emotions, watch what you say and keep a positive mindset.
#2 Stay focused
Review your goals each morning before you start your day, or set and review your goals for the next day before you go to sleep. Make sure to pick a quiet time and/or place where you can focus and visualise on what you want to achieve in the short and long term. This will help you to set the most important goals on your list for the next day. As you visualise, see yourself achieving your goals and imagine the feelings of success which will come along with this. In this way, you start your day in a productive and positive mindset.
#3 Be organised (Prioritise tasks)
As you plan your day discipline yourself to accomplish the tasks which require the most effort and discipline from you. Get your big stressors out of the way. When you accomplish your more stressful tasks first, not only will you begin to do this with more consistency, but you will be less stressed throughout the rest of your day, allowing you to be more productive on your other, less important activities. In this way, you learn to turn a mess to greatness.
#4 Don’t skip the little things
A great way to cultivate the habit of being disciplined is to focus on doing the little things you know you should do such as making your bed before you leave the house, keeping your environment clean, keep your car clean, take the garbage out and pick up after yourself. As you discipline yourself to do the little things, you will become more disciplined in doing the bigger, more important things.
#5 Be persistence
Make decisions ahead of time. If you decide to exercise each morning before work, then do not allow yourself to talk yourself out of it, no matter how much you want to. If you are going to take on an important project in the morning don’t second-guess your decision in the morning. The decision is made — so follow through with it.
#6 Celebrate your success
When you accomplish the things which require your discipline, your success will be what rewards your effort. When you see the success you have created exploding right in front of your eyes, reward yourself when you are done. Be happy and proud of yourself. Share with your loved ones what you have achieved and take everyone out to dinner and drinks with you to celebrate your hard work and subsequent achievements.
#7 Create time to rest
An important key to success is to have your mind and body ready and prepared for each day. There is nothing better for concentration and the ability to be patient than getting enough rest. Create a bedtime routine which helps you wind down and shut the day off. Whatever is stressing you before bed, make an agreement with yourself to let it go. Whatever is stressing you can be handled the next day as your number one priority.
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