How to Approach Self-Discipline

Rather than being frustrated with boredom or using it as an excuse, find out why you feel discontent.

• Most important is to stop dwelling on the idea that you are bored.
• Instead, figure out why you're bored right now.
• Create a list of activities for...

Once you resolve much of your shame, and once you’ve created situations to provide greater emotional benefits from doing the desired behavior than not doing it, you start to experience discipline without willpower.

You wake up early because it feels good to wake up early. You eat healthy ...

Take the time to examine why you're avoiding a habit. In most cases, the cause is related to something deeper than laziness or not wanting to do something. Once you understand the true reasons you can find an appropriate remedy.

A reason for not exercising, for example...