8 Tips to Build Self-Discipline at Work and in Life

Do you keep putting off goals you genuinely care about? Self-discipline is not a personality trait you either have or lack. It is a skill you can strengthen, and you may already have more proof of it than you realize. In this solo episode of Prospecting on Purpose®, Sara Murray shares eight practical tips to build self-discipline and make following through easier at work and in life. Sara explains how to borrow proof from the version of yourself that already keeps commitments and gets things done. You can then apply that same discipline to a goal that keeps getting pushed aside. Sara also explains how external accountability has supported her business goals, why connecting a goal to a meaningful “why” makes difficult commitments easier to keep, and how one small action can create the momentum to finish something much bigger. If you are tired of labeling yourself “undisciplined” or waiting until you feel motivated, this episode will help you create a structure that makes action easier. TRY THIS AFTER LISTENING: Identify one area where you already follow through consistently. Use it as evidence that you can bring the same discipline to the goal you have been avoiding. Click here to watch a video of this episode. CONNECT WITH SARA MURRAY Website: https://www.saramurray.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saramurraysales/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saramurraysales Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saramurraysales/ (00:00) - Show Intro (00:34) - Why Discipline Matters (01:28) - Borrow Your Proof (02:21) - Real Life Discipline Examples (04:46) - Find Your Proof Points (05:13) - Why We Procrastinate (06:27) - Tip 1 Hard Deadlines (06:52) - Tip 2 Work Backwards (08:49) - Tip 3 Accountability Buddy (09:46) - Tip 4 Coach or Mentor (10:45) - Tip 5 Beyond Yourself (12:25) - Tip 6 Decide Once (13:22) - Tip 7 Design Environment (14:12) - Tip 8 Shrink the Task (15:01) - Recap and Closing Click here to view the episode transcript.