Start Building Self-Discipline to Reach Your Solopreneur Goals
Are you struggling to stay disciplined in your daily life as a solopreneur? You're not alone. Being a solopreneur myself, I understand how difficult it can be for most solopreneurs to do what they're supposed to do.
It's easy to make a promise to get something done, and the next thing you know, you're busy doing something else completely unrelated to your goal.
Don't be too disappointed. Because here's what you should know: Self-discipline is a learned behavior. And to be able to master self-discipline, practice is necessary.
Once you achieve self-discipline, everything else improves: Your productivity, happiness, and overall success.
Here are top things you can do to develop self-discipline:
1. Remove temptations.
One of the reasons why we fail is that we give in to temptation. The saying, "Out of sight, out of mind" is true. If you remove temptations from your work environment, your mind can focus better on your goals! Maybe you need to put away your phone or declutter your desk before you start the day.
2. Ask, "Why do I want this?"
Start with WHY. To stay committed to do something, you need to get clear on why you want that thing done. Once you get an answer, let that answer guide your actions. Why do you get up each day to work on your business? Is it to fulfill a childhood dream? To achieve long-term financial freedom?
3. Manage your time.
When you're running multiple businesses or just one business but have many responsibilities outside of it, you can have a poor work-like balance. The key to get anything done in a day is to be great at time management. How do you do that? Start by creating a time audit. Track where your time goes. This helps you identify what's stealing your time.
4. Think of the consequences.
If you want to increase your self-discipline, you need to constantly remind yourself that everything you do has consequences. If you start to procrastinate, visualize the worst possible thing that could happen. What if an emergency happens in the middle of the day and you'll never get the chance to complete an important task? What if a client of yours loses trust?
5. Keep new habits simple.
Making any habit stick can be hard at first, especially if you're aiming for perfection. You don't have to be intimidated. Just keep it simple. Start with the simplest action you follow. For example, if you want to wake up earlier (like 5:00 am), and you usually wake up at 8:00 am, start with a 7:30 am habit.
6. Forgive yourself!
Despite the best intentions, you fall short at times. Instead of blaming yourself, practice forgiveness. Unforgiveness creates resentment. What's ironic is that it becomes a cycle of repeating the same offense. Forgiveness allows for growth.
Final Thoughts
Remember that self-discipline is a practice. What's important is that you show up each day and try again. Last but not least, find enjoyment in what you do. Did you learn from today's post? We hope so!