6 Ways to Master Your Self Control

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Learning self control is challenging stuff. Make
no doubt about it. Although kids dont generally
have the self control that adults do, it is much
harder to instill self control the older you get,
namely because discipline takes time, and it take
a huge shift in habits that most arent willing
to endure. I like to think that I have plenty of
discipline. In reality, however, I realize there
are still some things I struggle with
self-control on. For instance, I suck at staying
away from my phone, Facebook, and electronics.
Ive grown so accustomed to checking my phone for
social media updates and news that it makes any
other task nearly impossible because I get so
distracted. If you have big goals in 2017, one
thing is for sure youre going to have to
develop some self-control. You need to stay
focused and committed, because distractions will
come, and temptations will whisk you away from
your 1 goal. However only those who stay
disciplined will see their 2017 end in success.
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Fortunately, below are 6 ways to increase your
discipline and self control this year 1. Learn
a new skill. This is great practice to develop
self-control in other areas. Learn something that
provides immediate feedback, and requires a lot
of repetitions to get right. For example, I chose
to begin learning piano, which requires
consistent dedication. Also, when Im wrong, I
know it immediately. 2. Visualization. The
practice of visualization is extremely effective
in combination with actual practice. I go into
greater detail in this post, but essentially you
want to visualize yourself completing the new
skill or resisting the temptation successfully.
Over time, and with consistent practice, you will
see your self control become much stronger than
with will-power alone. 3. Establish a
routine. It is vital that you establish a routine
because us humans love patterns, and this helps
with your discipline. One of my favorite books,
The One Thing, states that if you make it a habit
to do something consistently over time, it
require far less willpower.
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4. Accountability groups. From friends to workout
partners to shared interest groups, these folks
keep you focused. You can share in their
experiences, bounce off ideas with each other,
and keep each other strong. You dont have to do
it alone find people that are dealing with the
same struggles or have the same goals, and keep
up the momentum. 5. Remove temptations. The
easiest way to ensure you are focused is to
remove distractions and triggers from sight. If
your weakness is sweets, you must throw them all
out or hide them from yourself. Maybe even buy
one of those timed jars that only open after a
certain time. Whatever you must do, make sure
that you eliminate as many triggers as
possible. Referring back to my cell phone vice
above, the device normally interferes with my
morning routine and can derail any of my
productivity completely. Thus, before I get
started, I sit my phone up on the top of my
bookcase, out of sight, so I dont unconsciously
grab it and get distracted. This is so effective,
I completely forget about it most mornings. Out
of sight, out of mind, I guess.
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6. Temptation bundling. One of the final tips I
have for you is very powerful, but can only be
used in certain situations. Temptation bundling
works almost like a bargain if you accomplish a
certain set of tasks, you get a reward. For
instance, my goal is to drink 60 oz. of water per
day. To ensure I do that, I will only allow
myself some juice after drinking 60 oz. of water.
The funny thing is, most times I dont even want
the juice after drinking all that water! You
cant use this strategy for all situations,
however. Life-threatening or extremely addictive
situations like drugs, gambling, etc. require
much more than discipline and willpower. However,
this strategy can be extremely effective when
used properly, so use it whenever
possible.   These are the top self-control
strategies I use to stay focused and disciplined.
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