Exercise Self-Discipline

During the last __________ (fill in blank with time period: example - during the last two weeks) how often did you practice the trait/habit of exercising self-discipline?

Never • Infrequently • Often • Always

Once you have clearly identified a vision and goals, it requires inner drive and deliberate effort over an extended period of time to achieve them. 

ACTION STEPS - If you would like to increase how often you practice this specific trait/habit consider one of the following Action Steps:

1. Reflections - recent and historical events to reflect upon.
   • The Tornado - moving on after a tragedy requires a good deal of self-discipline.
     
2. Exercises - an activity for you to consider completing.
   • Uncover new resources - when you believe you create your own life you find new resources to help you move forward.
3. Stories - backstories of individuals.
   • Chris Gardner - he relied upon a new sense of self-discipline to make a better life for himself and son. 
4. Questions - thought provoking words or phrases to answer.
   • New Ideas - exercising self-discipline means that you can accept new ideas.
     

For additional information visit the Action Steps web page.  If you would like MEAPA to conduct a workshop at your organization around this or a similar topic please contact us.  Also be sure to visit our online bookstore where we have a variety of publications that help individuals increase their self-awareness to think more effectively, take action and achieve the personal and professional growth required to live with intention and work with purpose.