Self Discipline

Hey Leaders,

Self discipline is hard! Especially when you are seeing little or no progress.

Every month I set goals for the month ahead which help me accomplish my larger yearly goals, and every week I set weekly goals which help me accomplish my monthly goals.

By breaking larger goals down into smaller bite size chunks I feel empowered and focused on getting things done, rather than overwhelmed by a huge goal.

Of course none of this is possible without holding yourself accountable, and remaining disciplined.

Why should you get disciplined right now:

Habits create momentum
High levels of productivity in your work
Acceleration of learning
Boosts self-esteem and work ethic
You will reach your goals

Photo by Thao Le Hoang on Unsplash

We all find it easy to hold our team, suppliers and customers accountable but we don’t always hold ourselves to the same standard.

Here are 4 things that have helped me remain disciplined on my work:

➡️ Schedule - just as you would do with a meeting, schedule important tasks in your calendar and turn up!

➡️ Start - the setting doesn’t need to be perfect, just start. Start the task as early in the day/week as possible, so you don’t run out of time or other critical things come up. Start now.

➡️ Environment - remove any temptations or distractions from your station which will hinder your flow or focus. Your phone, social media, objects are all time wasters and are slowing you down.

➡️ Accountable - tell your leader or your team something you are working on and when you will have it done by, so they can hold you accountable.

Self-discipline can be hard but you will be amazed at how much you can achieve once you are focused and you have momentum.

Thanks for reading.

David

Resources Of The Week

Productivity Tool - try Focus Keeper/Pomodoro Timer to keep you on track and to manage your time better. This is a simple app available on iPhone and Android or you can Google “count down timer”. You are essentially committing 100% focus to getting your single task done in 25 mins. It works because you are working with time rather than against it.

Mindful App - leadership can be stressful and it’s difficult to switch off in the evenings as our emotions run away. Meditation has historically had a bit of a stigma attached to it, but it is becoming more and more mainstream. The benefits are overwhelming including reducing anxiety and better focus and self-esteem. Years ago running/jogging was not very mainstream, now look at it. I favor the Calm App as Tamara Levitt is a calming influence on me. Try something new today!

Blog Post - 5 Strategies to Retain what you Read. Leaders are readers. If you want to accelerate your development, knowledge and perspective, read more. Simple as that. Alongside blogs, podcasts and newsletters I try and read one leadership or self-help book per month. In this blog post I run through some tips to help you retain more of what you read so you can learn quicker.

Quote of the Week

“Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most” - Abraham Lincoln

Motivation Hit

YouTube Video - Jordan Peterson talks through how to be more confident as an effective presenter. It starts with reading and knowing more than just the key points you are speaking on.

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By David Marsh

Hello, My name is David, I am a Tech Leader, Blogger and Runner from Hove, UK. Every week I write a Newsletter covering Leadership and Personal Development and anything else I came across which will add value to your journey and inspire you to take action.

Self Discipline

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