{"id":57986,"date":"2023-12-26T16:23:41","date_gmt":"2023-12-26T16:23:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=57986"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"motivation-vs-discipline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/motivation-vs-discipline\/","title":{"rendered":"Motivation vs Discipline: Stop Wasting Your Time On One of Them\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/motivation-vs-discipline\/#Is_it_better_to_be_motivated_or_disciplined\" >Is it better to be motivated or disciplined?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/motivation-vs-discipline\/#Intrinsic_motivation\" >Intrinsic motivation\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/motivation-vs-discipline\/#Extrinsic_motivation\" >Extrinsic motivation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/motivation-vs-discipline\/#Discipline\" >Discipline<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/motivation-vs-discipline\/#Which_comes_first_motivation_or_discipline\" >Which comes first, motivation or discipline?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/motivation-vs-discipline\/#Can_you_have_discipline_without_motivation\" >Can you have discipline without motivation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/motivation-vs-discipline\/#How_do_you_rely_on_discipline_instead_of_motivation\" >How do you rely on discipline instead of motivation?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/motivation-vs-discipline\/#Set_clear_goals\" >Set clear goals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/motivation-vs-discipline\/#Create_a_simple_plan\" >Create a simple plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/motivation-vs-discipline\/#Remove_temptations\" >Remove temptations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/motivation-vs-discipline\/#Start_small\" >Start small<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/motivation-vs-discipline\/#Share_your_progress_with_others\" >Share your progress with others<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/motivation-vs-discipline\/#Reward_yourself_for_achievements_and_practice_self-compassion\" >Reward yourself for achievements and practice self-compassion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/motivation-vs-discipline\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/motivation-vs-discipline\/#Are_self-disciplined_people_happier\" >Are self-disciplined people happier?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/motivation-vs-discipline\/#Why_are_disciplined_people_more_successful\" >Why are disciplined people more successful?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/motivation-vs-discipline\/#Whats_better_than_discipline\" >What&#8217;s better than discipline?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/motivation-vs-discipline\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s face it, you\u2019ve binge-watched motivational videos on popular sources.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=motivation_vs_discipline&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=motivation_vs_discipline\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seriously-looking individuals grabbed your attention as they gushed over the power of desire. \u201cMotivation is your key to success\u201d, \u201cmotivation is the fuel that keeps you moving\u201d, \u201cmotivation cultivates yearning for change\u201d, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It does sound inspiring, particularly when set to motivational music that perfectly fits gym training. These words give you a lightning strike in your mind that orders you to start \u201ctransforming your life\u201d. It feels as if you\u2019re powerful enough to commit to something important and life-changing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your mind changes from \u201cit\u2019s impossible\u201d to \u201cI can do it\u201d mode, filling you with hormones of satisfaction. And although you haven\u2019t even started doing anything, motivation has already rewarded your brain with a positive reaction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">motivation vs discipline graph can demonstrate the inevitable benefits of both notions, but are they equally important for attaining your personal goals?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m not going to advocate one side or the other as I must confess that motivation may be essential for taking action. What I\u2019m going to do is dismiss the myths about the unavoidable\/magical importance of motivation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motivation vs discipline: stop wasting your time on one of them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_better_to_be_motivated_or_disciplined\"><\/span><b>Is it better to be motivated or disciplined?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychologists see motivation and discipline as being equally important. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a certain amount of truth to this, but discipline is better. Before we look at the explanation for this, let\u2019s explore all the terms:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motivation is the inner desire to attain something (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/extrinsic-motivation#definition\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It\u2019s personal for everyone. I would call it an automatic response or reaction to things you find desirable. But you don\u2019t need to make a hard effort to yearn for something. You naturally desire it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will kick you out of the mental funk, shake off your extra weight, rid you off your energy-zapping habits, and help you sculpt the body of your dreams. Intrigued? Hurry up and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=motivation_vs_discipline\">change your life for the better! <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-motivation\/\">types of motivation<\/a>: intrinsic and extrinsic.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intrinsic_motivation\"><\/span><b>Intrinsic motivation\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a pleasant type of motivation where you do something because you sincerely want it, not because you need it (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/extrinsic-motivation#definition\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You\u2019re not haunted by the fear of consequences or selfish desires to get a reward.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out a few examples of intrinsic motivation. Perhaps you\u2019ll recognize yourself in one of them:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You binge-watch a TV show with your partner not because it\u2019s their favorite but because you both enjoy it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You enjoy delectable avocado salad not because it\u2019s super healthy for you, you simply love the taste.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You watch 15 reels a day your pal sent you, not because they would be offended if you didn\u2019t watch them. You truly enjoy watching reels, particularly the funny ones.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extrinsic_motivation\"><\/span><b>Extrinsic motivation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This motivation comes from the outside self, which means you commit to actions because you expect to get a reward or are scared of the negative consequences <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/extrinsic-motivation#definition\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Here are some examples:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do your job for just one reason &#8211; it gives you a lot of money.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You go to school and try to study hard as you don&#8217;t want to be suspended.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You pretend to like something just to be more likable to people. For example, you lie about being pro-feminist to attract a certain woman.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/1479-5868-9-22\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has shown that intrinsically motivated people have a tendency to maintain healthy changes in the long term, compared to extrinsically motivated individuals (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/1479-5868-9-22\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=motivation_vs_discipline\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/23.png\" alt=\"motivation vs discipline\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discipline\"><\/span><b>Discipline<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training is designed to cultivate desired habits of mind and behavior (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dictionary.apa.org\/discipline\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motivation alone is not sufficient. Discipline with or without motivation is what gets the job done. Even if you\u2019re no longer motivated, discipline will carry you over the finish line.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of waiting for a positive burst of energy, you structure your daily routine with certain actions that help you achieve results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s say you want to know <\/span><b>How To Run Longer And Faster. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re already motivated to run for a variety of reasons, but thinking about a run isn&#8217;t enough.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you incorporate discipline to the list, you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search for detailed online guides on running tips for beginners<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchase running shoes and appropriate attire<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the best location<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a running schedule, starting with one run per week and gradually shifting to 2 to 3 times<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What makes discipline better than motivation? It\u2019s more effective for building positive habits. Studies have shown that people who build <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/pdf\/10.1348\/135910702169420\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">self-discipline<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also have good habits (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/pdf\/10.1348\/135910702169420\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Disciplined people get things done despite what they feel, as they are fully committed to it. They set goals, pull off effective strategies, and repeat certain actions daily to achieve desirable goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a great example: You want to try a social media <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1-day-detox\/\">detox<\/a> for at least one day. By only motivating yourself, the most you\u2019ll do is put your phone aside for 5-10 minutes. Most likely, you\u2019ll return to the original position.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But by incorporating self-discipline, you\u2019ll take the situation more seriously, and may do the following:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn off wi-fi mode on your phone, or switch off notifications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage yourself with other healthier actions, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-walking-1-hour\/\">walking<\/a> or reading a book\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set a timer while scrolling social media so you don\u2019t spend too much time there<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a better environment to effectively commit to a new habit: hide your phones and laptops somewhere.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discipline requires both structure and limits.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may be difficult at first and you might not succeed, but if you try to do it the next day, and then another day, you\u2019ll ultimately build another good habit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike extrinsic motivation when punishment is expected from someone or something, with discipline, you generate it yourself and give yourself both rewards and consequences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/workout-motivation-for-females\/\"><i>Workout Motivation for Females: Here&#8217;s How to Boost Your Mojo<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_comes_first_motivation_or_discipline\"><\/span><b>Which comes first, motivation or discipline?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motivation comes first. It\u2019s the natural reaction to our new desires. As previously mentioned, you barely need any effort to induce motivation in yourself. It\u2019s easy: you like something and, therefore, you want it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This applies to both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You play video games because you obtain pleasure from the process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You keep working on a job you hate as your boss promised you a promotion<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This motivation vs discipline quote by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jamesclear.com\/quote\/atomic-habits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">James Clear<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Atomic Habits highlights the importance of self-discipline: \u201cdisciplined people are better at structuring their lives without heroic willpower and self-control\u201d (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jamesclear.com\/quote\/atomic-habits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I cannot stress enough that being motivated instantly is beneficial, but it gradually fades away, particularly when it comes to self-accomplishments. Although motivation comes first, it won\u2019t help you build positive habits without discipline.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_have_discipline_without_motivation\"><\/span><b>Can you have discipline without motivation?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, that is what typical discipline entails &#8211; it exists without motivation. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-discipline is your ability to do certain things, regardless of what you feel. Self-control helps you complete actions and gain impressive <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-foods-for-hormone-balance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">results<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It also affects your overall well-being and results in satisfaction (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1111\/jopy.12050\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let me give you my life example to shed more light on the subject:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I wake up every day and do stretches. I\u2019ve been doing them for a year and still have never felt any specific pleasure, but I know that it\u2019s good for my body. At first, I was reluctant to do this, but I decided to make some alterations:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I left the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-does-yoga-burn-in-30-minutes\/\">yoga<\/a> mat on the floor all the time.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I turned on engaging music for the stretching routine to make the activity less boring.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-stretching\/\">stretching<\/a>, I would approach the mirror and give myself a high-five while saying \u201cGood morning\u201d &#8211; no bliss, no enjoyment, only pride, but that was enough.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study has shown that building a new habit approximately takes 18 to 254 days (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1002\/ejsp.674\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In my case, it took me even less &#8211; just one week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now I can\u2019t start my day without stretching as it has become an automatic action, like brushing my teeth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ergo, a set of actions in the discipline can easily exist without motivation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=motivation_vs_discipline\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/24.png\" alt=\"motivation vs discipline\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_rely_on_discipline_instead_of_motivation\"><\/span><b>How do you rely on discipline instead of motivation?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-2-miles-a-day-transformation\/\">Running 2 Miles a Day Transformation<\/a>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">avoiding junk food, detoxing from social media, and quitting smoking all require strong discipline.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But how can you rely on it instead of motivation? You should follow specific strategies to make your discipline as reachable as possible.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the most effective ways to rely on discipline:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set clear measurable goals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a simple plan\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove temptations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start small<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share your progress with others<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reward yourself for achievement and practice self-compassion<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_clear_goals\"><\/span><b>Set clear goals<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you sense the difference between \u201cI want to start working out at home\u201d and \u201cI will do a bodyweight workout for 30 minutes based on a special program\u201d? Of course you can. In the second option, you give yourself a clear idea of what you\u2019re going to do.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should avoid vague goals and cultivate specific strategies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lean and toned up body isn\u2019t just a far-fetched fantasy. Check out the BetterMe app and watch it <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=motivation_vs_discipline\">propel your weight loss journey <\/a> into high gear!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_a_simple_plan\"><\/span><b>Create a simple plan<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make your plan visual and understandable. Some people use stickers to fill out their schedules, whereas others utilize online apps. Observe your daily regime and find the most suitable time to stick to your habits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no need to focus on the hour and you can broaden it to the part of the day. For example, you can complete 20 push-ups in the morning before you make breakfast, or wade through your novel after lunch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remove_temptations\"><\/span><b>Remove temptations<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hide your phone if it distracts you too much. Pack your drawers with fruits instead of sweet treats. Pour all your alcohol down the sink or give it to someone who doesn\u2019t abuse it. You should surround yourself with positive incentives that remind you of your challenge and the potential results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_small\"><\/span><b>Start small<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no point in starting big because you\u2019ll most likely fail in that case. This applies to all situations: start with 20 pages a day instead of 100, unless you sincerely get involved in the story and yearn for more; reduce your screen time to 2 hours per day instead of punishing yourself with a no-phone policy; run one circle of the lake instead of three at first.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking bigger steps from the top is a fragile process as once you fail, you may not do it again. Undoubtedly, making mistakes is inevitable and normal even in the most simple of situations. Once you start with attainable goals, the chance of failure decreases. Making mistakes is okay as this allows you to learn from them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Share_your_progress_with_others\"><\/span><b>Share your progress with others<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ve never understood why boasting about progress is a bad idea. You share your success with people you trust, they\u2019re happy for you, and you stay committed to your goals. Whether this is a post on your social media or intimate communication with your best friend, everything works out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reward_yourself_for_achievements_and_practice_self-compassion\"><\/span><b>Reward yourself for achievements and practice self-compassion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The way you treat yourself matters as other people cannot fully evaluate what you\u2019re going through and how you\u2019re feeling. Only you know what reward is effective for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you trained enough today, why not spoil yourself with a hot bath? If you enjoyed the maximum 1-day phone detox, why not order delicious food via the app? However, if you fail, you shouldn\u2019t punish yourself and you should practice self-compassion instead.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies have shown that higher levels of self-compassion can increase feelings of happiness, optimism, curiosity, and connectedness. In addition, this process may help you reduce anxiety, depression, rumination, and fear of failure (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2790748\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-exercising-again\/\"><i>How to Start Exercising Again, Even When You&#8217;ve Lost All Motivation<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=motivation_vs_discipline\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/25.png\" alt=\"motivation vs discipline\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_self-disciplined_people_happier\"><\/span><strong>Are self-disciplined people happier?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-disciplined people have a better chance of achieving happiness. Here\u2019s why. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-discipline allows you to develop problem-solving skills and make the right choices. It also helps you sustain strong relationships with others and develop a positive attitude toward your health. Your ability to make the right choices at the right time can result in a more successful professional and personal life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_disciplined_people_more_successful\"><\/span><strong>Why are disciplined people more successful?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disciplined people incorporate more positive habits into their lives. They set up meetings, stick to schedules, and care about their overall health. Disciplined people don\u2019t look for excuses, they make mistakes and atone for them. They also set specific goals and cultivate effective strategies to achieve the desirable results. Rather than searching for motivation, disciplined individuals take action.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_better_than_discipline\"><\/span><strong>What&#8217;s better than discipline?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the best-case scenario, motivation mixed with discipline is the perfect combination. Desire gets you going, while discipline makes you fully committed to the cultivation of habits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=motivation_vs_discipline&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=motivation_vs_discipline\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motivation vs discipline: which is more important? Let&#8217;s summarize before the conclusion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motivation is the desire to achieve something. There are intrinsic and extrinsic forms of motivation. With the former, you do something because you like it, while the latter is more about external rewards or punishment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motivation is booming in the media as an important push for action. Motivation comes first as it can be an automatic reaction in many cases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discipline is more profound and takes real effort. It<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a type of training that helps you cultivate desired habits of mind and behavior.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motivation vs discipline: stop wasting your time on one of them. To wrap up, spending a lot of time on motivation is pointless. Rather than searching for positive motivational spikes, you should incorporate discipline strategies and follow them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t know how to rely on discipline without motivation, here are the 6 major steps: set clear goals, create a simple plan, remove temptations, start small, share your progress with others, reward yourself for achievement, and practice self-compassion.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s face it, you\u2019ve binge-watched motivational videos on popular sources.\u00a0 Seriously-looking individuals grabbed your attention as they gushed over the power of desire. \u201cMotivation is your key to success\u201d, \u201cmotivation is the fuel that keeps you moving\u201d, \u201cmotivation cultivates yearning for change\u201d, etc.\u00a0 It does sound inspiring, particularly when set to motivational music that perfectly [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":57990,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[77],"tags":[],"coauthors":[171,210],"class_list":["post-57986","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-weight-loss-tips"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Motivation vs Discipline: Stop Wasting Your Time On One of Them\u00a0 - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"\u2605 MOTIVATION VS DISCIPLINE \u27a4: stop wasting your time on one of them. 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