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The truth is that everyone can reach high levels of will
power and self-discipline through a practical method of training. These
inner power are not reserved for a few special people.
Will power and self discipline are two of the most
important and useful inner powers in everyone's life, and have always been
considered as essential tools for success in all areas of life. They can be
learned and developed like any other skill, yet, in spite of this, only few
take any steps to develop and strengthen them in a systematic way.
What is will power?
It is the inner strength to make a decision, take action, and handle and
execute any aim or task until it is accomplished, regardless of inner and
outer resistance, discomfort or difficulties.
It bestows the ability to overcomes laziness,
temptations and negative habits, and to carry out actions, even if they
require effort, are unpleasant and tedious or are contrary to one's habits.
What is self discipline?
It is the rejection of instant gratification in favor of something better.
It is the giving up of instant pleasure and satisfaction for a higher and
better goal.
It manifests as the ability to stick to actions, thoughts
and behavior, which lead to improvement and success. Self-discipline is
self-control, and it manifests in spiritual, mental, emotional and physical
discipline.
The purpose of self-discipline is not living a limiting
or a restrictive lifestyle. It does not mean being narrow minded or living
like a fakir. It is one of the pillars of success and power. It bestows the
inner strength to focus all your energy on your goal, and persevere until
it is accomplished.
Both of these abilities are required for daily actions
and decisions, and also for making major decisions and attaining major
success. They are required for doing a good job, for studying, building a
business, losing weight, bodybuilding and physical exercises, maintaining
good relationships, changing habits, self improvement, meditation,
spiritual growth, keeping and carrying out promises and for almost
everything else.
One of the most simple and effective methods to develop
will power and self-discipline is by refusing to satisfy unimportant and
unnecessary desires. Everyone is constantly confronted and tempted by an
endless stream of desires and temptations, many of which are not really
important or desirable. By learning to refuse to satisfy every one of them,
you get stronger.
Refusing and rejecting useless, harmful or unnecessary
desires and actions, and intentionally acting contrary to your habits,
sharpen and strengthen your inner strength. By constant practice your inner
power grows, just like exercising your muscles at a gym increases your
physical strength. In both cases, when you need inner power or physical
strength, they are available at your disposal.
Here are a few
exercises:
- Don't read the newspaper for a day or two.
- Drink water when thirsty, in spite of your desire to have a soft drink.
- Walk up and down the stairs, instead of taking the lift.
- Get down from the bus one station before or after your destination, and
walk the rest of the way.
- For one week, go to sleep one hour earlier than usual.
- If you like ice
cream, don't have any, for a day or two.
These are only a few examples of the many exercises that
can be conducted in order to develop will power and self-discipline. You
might think that practicing these exercises is being tough on yourself, but
they add much to the storehouse of your inner strength. By following a
systematic method of training you can reach far, have more control over
yourself and your life, attain your goals, improve your life, and gain
satisfaction and peace of mind.
Show and prove to yourself that you are strong and in
control, and practice the above exercises for a little while, before
passing any judgement.
© Copyright Remez Sasson
Remez Sasson teaches and writes on positive thinking, creative
visualization, motivation, self-improvement, peace of mind, spiritual
growth and meditation. He is the author of several books, among which are
"Will Power and Self Discipline", "Visualize and
Achieve" and "Affirmations - Words of Power".
Visit his website and find articles, advice, guidance
and ebooks!
Website: http://www.SuccessConsciousness.com
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