We are surrounded by such comforts and gadgets that even the
greatest emperor of the ancient world would be jealous of us. We have made a
lot of materialistic progress and we have gadgets that have made our lives
easy. But are we happy? Are we content? Do we make good use of the resources
available with us? If the answer is no, then we are not disciplined.
Self-discipline is necessary for success in life. Discipline is necessary to
have a peaceful, healthy and happy life. It is essential to make good use of
all resources available to us.
Waking up early in morning makes life a whole lot easy. It
gives us the extra time in the morning to prepare for the job and office. We
can also find the extra time to exercise, meditate and to keep our house neat
and clean. Wake up half an hour before sunrise, and you will notice several
changes in your life – you will be punctual, you will feel healthier and you
will find your house more appealing as you will be investing time to make it
look pretty.
When we do not have
self-discipline, we procrastinate. Work piles up, this causes stress and
tension. We become less efficient. Our competitors take advantage of it.
Therefore do not postpone work, however small it is. Whether it is the personal
job, career related or simple household work, make sure it is finished on time.
Break work into small units and keep deadlines. Stick to them.
Eat right. Exercise. Do not eat something too much just
because you like it. Fill your plate with colorful vegetables and fruits. Do
not fill your stomach with junk. Divide your stomach into four parts, fill two
parts with food, one part with liquid and leave a part empty. Avoid eating at
night. Discipline in eating means you are investing in good health. It helps in
overcoming long-term health problems. This also makes sure that you have less
financial damage.
Be organized
Be organized
Keep all important papers and receipts filed in a proper
place. Write down dates of important payments. Make sure you get a message in
advance regarding due date of investments.
Keep all important phone numbers written down. Keep them in
a visible place.
Have strict financial discipline. Do not spend all that you
earn. Do not take extra financial burden like investing in a property when you
already have a loan on another property. Make use of wealth efficiently. Save
for future. But do not be the miser. Enjoy life by making use of a part of your
wealth.
Respect relationships. If you have promised something, make
sure you fulfill it. Find time for your family. Do not make promises that you
cannot fulfill. Do not give high expectations.
If you have fallen into the deep hole of depression,
loneliness, and self-hatred, the right way to come out of it is by disciplining
your life. Be honest with yourself. Solve one issue at a time. Stop doing
things to impress, do it for yourself. Get disciplined to make your life happy
and peaceful. When you are happy, you become the flower and soon bees and
butterflies come searching.
We all have dreams and they remain as dreams. Why? Because
we do not make the effort to fulfill our dreams. We have thousands of reasons.
Find time to work on your dream. For this, again, you need to be disciplined.
Sleep well. Get good sleep. Limit parties, friends, and long
night programs. Switch off the television and the internet at 9:00 PM. Make
sure you hit the bed at the right time so that you are ready to wake up early
in the morning.
Peaceful, healthy, prosperous and happy life comes at a cost
and that cost is self-discipline.
Do not see self-discipline as a joy killer. It is the right investment for a bright present and even brighter future.
Abhilash Rajendran
www.hindu-blog.com
Do not see self-discipline as a joy killer. It is the right investment for a bright present and even brighter future.
Abhilash Rajendran
www.hindu-blog.com