Motivation Through Discipline

It seems for anyone that wants motivation; their are plenty of audio, book, visual and live events available where 'motivation kings' will try and pass on their skills and energy to willing participants.

This is ok if you have large amounts of money to spend, plenty of time to take it all in and the commitment to take everything on board for the long term.

For most of us wanting motivation; this isn't always possible.

When I thought about motivation techniques for myself, I thought it was best to look at people I know who are extremely motivated and note some of their traits.

One particular trait kept appearing for all the major motivated people I know. Discipline!

Yes, discipline! Motivation can be achieved through discipline.

Motivation through discipline simply means sticking at a routine you have developed to improve motivation.

For example, if you are someone simply struggling to launch yourself out of bed in the morning. You need the extra push or more motivation to get up and get going. I won't sit here and give you thousands of reasons to get up in the morning - However, if you can set your alarm, or maybe set 2 or 3 alarms to really drive you nuts and somehow force yourself out of bed - then simply employ 'discipline' for the next 30 days - and this will become a form of habit.

Once you achieve motivation for one day, follow it up with discipline (no matter how tough) then if you can stick at that routine for at least 30 days - you will have formed a habit and find it almost automatic to achieve that task.

This motivation through discipline technique can be applied to anything! The workplace, where motivation is sometimes hard. The sporting field a common requirement is motivation here. Virtually anything!

If you have success with the 'Motivation through discipline technique' please write your comments below.