Discipline
Discipline is the human faculty of inculcating a determination to do what is right or useful, even when more pleasant activities are readily at hand. "
Discipline generally refers to the proactive act of taking action to achieve a goal, often by following a set routine or plan, while "self-control" focuses on actively resisting temptations or impulses to avoid doing something you shouldn't, essentially saying "no" to immediate desires in favor of a long-term objective; in simpler terms, discipline is about "doing what you need to do" even when you don't feel like it, while self-control is about "not doing something you want to do" to stay on track with your goals."[1]
Children are first disciplined by their parents, and as they mature they participate in the process of becoming more responsibility through self-discipline. People who do not discipline themselves are subject to sanctions or punishments (also called "discipline").
Quote
"Few are born brave, but many are made so through care and exercise." - Flavius Vegetius Renat (an ancient Roman general).
See also
- Disinhibition - indulgence in immoral or unsafe behavior
External links
- The Psychology of Discipline, Psycho Logs
- 17 Self-Discipline Exercises to Help Build Self-Control, Positive Psychology
- Discipline, Alex Lickerman M.D.