These are two quite different things, and you will probably fall short of your long-term objectives if you are depending on motivation to keep you going. While discipline keeps you moving toward your goals every day, hour, and minute - even when life throws you off course - motivation is temporary and transient.
Motivation isn't observable. It is quite difficult to quantify it objectively. Motivation is an emotion, although one that is fleeting. It always varies and is a reflection of your excitement and energy levels.
You may wake up some days excited to work out and other days wanting to hide back in bed since motivation fluctuates. Lower motivation just indicates that you're normal and doesn't indicate that something is wrong.
So what are we to do if motivation is so irregular?
Now for the discipline part. Discipline, in contrast to motivation, is a learned ability. Therefore, discipline may step in and assist when your motivation starts to fade.
It's critical to keep in mind that developing self-discipline is a skill that can support transformation. Gaining self-discipline isn't about being superhuman and never failing. It's not a drill sergeant, inflexible, hard mindset founded on irrational demands.
Discipline does, however, require work. Additionally, you may develop self-discipline by acting in a disciplined manner every day. Disciplined actions eventually result in habits—healthier behaviors.
“Motivation is doing what NEEDS to be done when you WANT to do it. Discipline is doing what NEEDS to be done when you DON’T WANT to do it.”
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