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Does Less Discipline Equal More Freedom?
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In order to successfully achieve your goals, you need discipline and that is a fact. This translates by the need to build positive habits that will enable you to reach your targets.
However, you should always be aware of the fact that you can at any point adjust these rules to suit your current needs.
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Discipline and freedom
There is a strong connection between the notions of discipline and freedom: with enough discipline, you will eventually end up having the things you want.
Self-control and a goal-oriented attitude can go a long way together if you know how to combine them.
Set boundaries
In order to successfully achieve your goals, you need discipline and that is a fact. This translates by the need to build positive habits that will enable you to reach your targets.
However, you should always be aware of the fact that you can at any point adjust these rules to suit your current needs.
Keep going towards your goal
While discipline is necessary to achieve your target, so is the fact of removing any bad habit or rewarding yourself whenever you have accomplished something.
Making a plan for your daily tasks can prove life-saving, as it will enable you to keep track of both your progress and mistakes.
Let discipline and freedom help you reach the next level
While staying in your comfort zone is always easy, it does not always lead to success. On the other hand, being disciplined when working on reaching your goal does.
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