Perhaps, the most interesting and encouraging thing about self-discipline is that research shows it operates like a muscle. Self-discipline is undoubtedly one of the greatest tools available to humans ...

Having self-discipline isn't just about sticking to a routine, it's a mindset of refusing certain things because you know that they are bad for you. That is why those who are the most self-disciplined ...

When people want to self-improve, they usually try to do it directly, through deliberate habit building. However, I tend to think the best self-improvement happens indirectly. You pursue something ...

If you want to gain self discipline and increase your willpower, take a cold shower. I'm serious, and here's why. Flags ordered to fly at half-staff in 4 states this weekend, next week Rob Gronkowski ...

One of the most fascinating studies I’ve read in the last decade was conducted by University of Pennsylvania researchers, Angela Duckworth and Martin Seligman. Just over ten years ago they performed a ...

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 ...

Most people who struggle to follow through aren’t short on discipline. They’re relying on it too heavily. Here are a couple ...

The other day, someone said to me “you’re so disciplined with your exercise and eating. I wish I could be like that.” Here is the truth: I am not disciplined with my exercise and eating habits. I ...

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 ...