Go the Extra Mile: How Discipline Helps You When Motivation Can’t

As 2022 draws to an end, many people are setting up their resolutions for the New Year. These objectives usually include anything from career to fitness goals.?However, studies reveal that more than 80% of these plan s fall through.

Have you ever wondered why people fail to keep their New Year's resolutions?

It’s because they lack discipline despite having motivation. People often use the words interchangeably, but they mean different things.

Today, we’ll discuss how discipline is better at helping one reach their goals than motivation.

Motivation Doesn’t Last Long

While motivation is an initial nudge for someone to act on their goals, it usually wears out. That's because working hard on a goal can be challenging and difficult, even if it's about something you love. This is when discipline can help. Motivation gives focus to get the ball rolling, but it's ultimately discipline that ensures you don't give up.?

We’re Wired for Habits

Research has proven time and time again that humans are automated ?by their routines. That’s because our habits are deeply wired into the brain . It's why you daily execute the process of waking up early and going to work without thinking about it. Similarly, a lot of our daily patterns are unconsciously carried through by the brain.

Utilizing this hardwiring of the brain by developing discipline can help one reach their goals effectively.

Discipline Helps You Prevent Distractions

When people rely only on motivation, they often get distracted. These distractions can range from social gatherings to notifications sidetracking you. However, when you make something a part of your routine, you tend to stick to it. As a result, you'll avoid making plans or checking your socials while working on your goals. This helps ensure none of your plans fall through.

If you want to achieve your goals, it’s vital to not give up. Take inspiration from Ghana’s first skeleton Olympic?athlete, Akwasi Frimpong. The athlete motivational speaker?is considered the Hope of a Billion ?for inspiring people to achieve the unattainable. If you want to get inspired, follow the athlete entrepreneur?on Facebook , Twitter , or Instagram .