Developing self-discipline should include
- identifying a personal goal (e.g., a personal condition or behavior that needs improvement, an accomplishment that requires diligence and hard work)
- setting realistic short-, medium-, and long-term goals or performance benchmarks
- persevering in the face of temporary setbacks or obstacles
- changing one's behavioral patterns
- resisting temporary pleasures to achieve the greater good.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What is the relationship between self-discipline and the attainment of one’s personal goal(s)?
- How does self-discipline help when experiencing a temporary setback while pursuing a long-term goal?
- How does self-discipline help a person resist temporary pleasures in pursuit of a goal?