Bold in Self-Discipline

Welcome to The Bold Brief—

Self-discipline is a muscle that grows stronger with use. Know your locus of control?

Self-discipline is the ability to regulate oneself to stay on track with your values, beliefs, and goals, even in the face of challenges, temptations, and distractions. Self-discipline involves consistently self-regulating your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to choose long-term goals and values over immediate gratification.

These choices mean you can have the life and career you dream of.

Understanding Your Self-Discipline

Locus of control is important because it is tied self-discipline.

Locus of control refers is an individual sense of agency regarding life. With an internal locus of control, one believes that things are greatly influenced by their own abilities and actions. In contrast, with an external locus of control, one believes that other forces are responsible for the individual's life. External forces can be environmental factors, actions of others, and simply random chance.

The Evidence Underpinning Your Self-Discipline

Research demonstrates that individuals with high self-discipline perform better in educational settings,¹ manage stress more effectively² and report higher levels of happiness and satisfaction in life.³ These individuals are more likely to achieve their life and career goals.⁴  

So, why not master your own self-discipline now, for a better life and career? Here are the 6 priorities that you need so that YOU are unstoppable!

The Priorities for the BOLD Nurse