In the realm of personal development and self-improvement, the teachings of ancient philosophers continue to resonate profoundly. Among these luminaries stands Aristotle, whose insights on ...

Self-discipline is a better predictor of academic success than even IQ. "Bad teachers, boring textbooks or overcrowded classrooms are often blamed for the poor academic success of young Americans . We ...

What does self-discipline look like at work? Sometimes it’s the ability to resist temptation, such as distractions to avoid a particular task, or taking a donut from the break room. Other times it’s ...

Ever find yourself stuck in the cycle of setting goals only to watch them slip away as motivation fades? Many of us struggle with self-discipline, that elusive trait that seems to separate those who ...

But it’s really, really hard. Self-discipline implies requires gratification–doing this, so someday I can have that. Self-discipline requires some degree of self-denial: I want to stay in bed, but I ...

Vague goals like “get fit” or “study more” are hard to act on. Turn big aims into SMART goals - Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound - then divide them into tiny, concrete next ...

Waiting until the last minute to begin work reports. Struggling to get yourself on the treadmill despite knowing how important it is. Low motivation to clean up a messy house that’s driving you crazy.

Rise at 5am. Peel off the tape you’ve placed over your mouth to optimise the way you breathe when you’re dreaming. Immerse yourself in ice-cold water – it’s teeth-grittingly unpleasant, but someone on ...