How does one build self discipline?

It starts by staying off Fluther, and I am not being jocular!

Identify what bothers you the most about yourself. Pick a problem – any problem. Next, identify what is absolutely, positively the BEST way to handle it would be. When that picture becomes clear in your mind, steer your actions in that direction. You can do it even in time increments, if you wish. This is how AA breaks it down for an alcoholic. If you can’t get through an entire day, get through the next minute, then the next, and so on.

If it’s situational, then don’t make a broad, sweeping goal to “never do it again”. It’s too general, and can set you up for failure. Instead, take it one situation at a time.

Have at least ONE person who cares about you whom you can go to for both feedback AND support. You need the feedback, but you will deserve the recognition. A person who cares about you can provide both.

have a good use for it…discipline needs passion.

@talljasperman An excellent response. GA!

At night before you sleep you can write and arrange your schedule in a book/a piece of paper for what you’re going to do tomorrow. Set your alarm/cellphone alarm(if you usually take it with you),and as soon as your alarm ring you must follow an order from your schedule systematically. Do this from day to day.

If I knew, I would be cleaning my house and paying my bills instead of answering questions on Fluther. Sorry.

Duct tape helps.

Practice by saying no when you mean no.

Engage in activities that require delayed gratification.