Wk 14 - Develop habits of self-control and personal discipline


Hello Reader,

Develop habits of self-control and personal discipline.

Developing self-control and personal discipline habits can be challenging, but it is crucial for effective leadership.

Here are some strategies to help you develop these habits:

  1. Set clear goals: Start by setting clear goals for yourself. This will give you something to work towards and help you stay focused and motivated.
  2. Develop a routine: Establish a daily routine that includes time for self-reflection, exercise, and other healthy habits. This will help you stay on track and build self-discipline over time.
  3. Practice mindfulness: Incorporate mindfulness practices like meditation, deep breathing, or yoga into your routine. These practices will help you develop greater self-awareness and self-control.
  4. Avoid distractions: Identify potential distractions and develop strategies to avoid them. For example, if you find yourself getting sidetracked by social media, consider setting aside specific times of day to check your accounts.
  5. Hold yourself accountable: Hold yourself accountable for your actions and decisions. This means taking responsibility for your mistakes and making a plan to improve.
  6. Celebrate progress: Celebrate your progress along the way. Recognize and acknowledge the small victories that come with building habits of self-control and personal discipline.

Developing habits of self-control and personal discipline takes time and practice. Be patient with yourself and focus on progress, not perfection. With dedication and persistence, you can develop the habits and skills necessary for effective leadership.


Perspectives Journal (Printable)

Great for busy professionals who need to review their perspective.
Use this 30-day printable PDF journal to reflect on... Read more

​

Karl Bimshas | Karl Bimshas Consulting

Become a better leader without being a jerk with this Boston-bred, California-chilled Leadership Advisor, Writer, & Podcast Host

Read more from Karl Bimshas | Karl Bimshas Consulting

Reflections on Leadership The Price of Feeling Special Leadership Drift This Week The Price of Feeling Special When we choose someone to lead us, we must ask: What are we willing to excuse in a leader because we believe that leader will do something for us? The question shifts our attention from the person we elect to the person doing the electing. It asks us to examine not only a leader's character, but our own. Have we become so invested in what someone promises us that we are willing to...

Reflections on Leadership What Problem Are We Trying to Solve? Leadership Drift This Week What Problem Are We Trying to Solve? An organization can spend considerable time and money correcting employees while overlooking the conditions that make their jobs harder than they need to be. It can demand accountability from people while letting leaders avoid it. It can promote values that its own decisions contradict. The activity looks like improvement. The underlying problem remains. Sometimes the...

Reflections on Leadership Leadership Is Too Important to Be an A-hole. Leadership Drift This Week Leadership Is Too Important to Be an A-hole Language warning: I’m using a few stronger words than usual in this edition. Not to be pedantic, but if a commander-in-chief muses that “taking out” a couple of major American cities is a “small price to pay” for keeping the country safe, they're objectively not keeping the country safe. It’s easy to ignore imbecilic decrees; there seems to be an...