5. Visualize the rewards.
Remind yourself of the things you stand to gain when you resist temptation. Visualize yourself meeting your goals and reaping the benefits of self-discipline.
Write down a list of all the things you'll gain when you stick to your goals. Read over the list when you're tempted to give up. Spend a few minutes picturing yourself being successful and remind yourself how you'll feel when you succeed.
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