How to Be Effortlessly Disciplined: 5 Mindset Shifts

Being more disciplined is something that most people want but pretty much everyone struggles with it. So in this video I'm sharing 5 of my favourite tips to help you become more disciplined. Enjoy x

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⌚️Timestamps:
0:00 - How disciplined are you?
1:09 - Mental Contrasting
4:30 - Implementation Intentions
6:28 - Reduce Environmental Friction
8:02 - Monitoring and Tracking
9:44 - How to make it enjoyable

[Kirokill]

Most of my life I was disciplined, lately i’ve been more carefree. Honestly life isn’t easy either way so just choose how much on the spectrum keeps you satisfied the most.

[annaspeaks]

Discipline is really a key, but I want to say to everyone please take care of your mental health then you can create and achieve what you want. Good luck to everyone

[jahan]

1.Mentally contrasting: fantasize what u want to be.
2. Rise
3. Implementation: imagine obstacles and possible solutions
4. Reduce environmental friction: remove distractions
5. Tracking: continuously track numbers
6. Exercise
7. Effortlessly increasing discipline:make it enjoyable and fun.

[aujanchu]

6 hours ago, I was rereading Atomic Habits. I stopped after finishing chapter 5, where habit stacking and implementation intention were also discussed. I followed the examples in the book and was able to complete the four most important activities for today with less mental friction than yesterday. I hope I can stick to it. Thanks, Ali, for insightful content.

[Reetu.TaxVic]

Discipline is a big word which is why a lot of people think it's hard. Discipline is nothing but being mindful, having a balanced routine and being consistent about it. Once you are habitual to certain things, you don't have to worry about being disciplined.

[cyyylas]

”You never know how close you are from reaching your goals before u actually reach them” idk who said that, but this quote live in my head rent free

[animerman]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

00:00 Being *disciplined is crucial for success, and the ability to do hard tasks even when not motivated is key.*
01:12 Mental *contrasting involves vividly contrasting your current state with your desired future, enhancing energy and commitment toward goals.*
04:31 Implementation *intentions, pairing goal visualization with plans to overcome obstacles, significantly boosts performance and discipline.*
06:37 Reducing *environmental friction by designing your environment to support disciplined behavior makes it easier to achieve goals.*
08:03 Monitoring *and tracking progress not only provides motivation but also offers a feedback loop and clarity about what works, enhancing discipline.*
09:57 Making *tasks more enjoyable or energizing reduces the need for discipline; incorporating play, power, and social aspects enhances productivity and discipline.*

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[claremcewen]

I'm behind the curve and only stumbled on your content today Ali, but I'm getting so much value from it. Thank you. I'm writing a book on the history of women's football & whenever I get distracted now, I'm coming to you for a bright, cheerful dollop of motivation.

[NiagaraThistle]

Literally jumping between Reddit, Youtube, HackerNews, and Twitter aimlessly and think "Why do i have no self-discipline? Why am i procrastinating from work?!" and mentally beating myself up. Then i see this in my Youtube feed. Thanks Ali! Not only are your vids always so helpful, you also contribute to my procrastination and lack of discipline. Not sure if I am grateful for this or angrier at both myslef and you LOL

[KatnippStudios]

I've never found a teacher who resonates as much as how you teach it is so so helpful and has helped me in every aspect of my life! Thank you so much Ali and team for helping inspire and better peoples lives! hehe YOU DA BEST 🌷😍

[Samuel_Oconnell]

Literally, every time I finish watching one of your videos I immediately get the motivation to do whatever I need to do

[shibaninair]

Implementation intention is exactly the concept I needed at this point. Thank you Ali .

Also: "I'm able to begin a task and complete it, regardless of boredom or distractions" is going to be my affirmation/mantra for this month. 😃

[apurvagarg]

I’m a medical student currently preparing for my specialisation entrance …. The exam is 3 months away, I’m so pumped up watching this, thanks a lot!!

[folasewaidowu]

Thanks for this great video Ali! I’m sure your book would be so helpful! Can’t wait to read it ❤

[Bshxkskslw]

The perfect time to post this … in deep need of this!! You are amazing thank you💌

[agent.]

Great video, I kinda needed that today. In my university there is one relatively new course named "self-management" which covers topics like motivation, habits, happiness, nutrition, sports, media consumption etc. It's all science backed and I really love, that this course is offered. It's was very helpful for me and I think it's important in general to expose yourself to this kind of information regularily so you stay sharp.

[MarianneHMiettinen]

I found it interesting that in the mental contrasting, you not only "wish" that things were better, but think through what exactly do you want to be at, where you are now, and what are the obstacles. Then you combine it with the "implementation intention" method, to decide what you will do when you encounter the obstacle.

[artadda]

I am going to the library at night from 9pm to morning 7 am, , even in rain or storm, in today's heavy rain i am following my discipline 😊

[thedevlife]

It is always good to watch your videos to reset and focus again. Thanks.

[ImTheConqueror]

I watched your study videos but never gave that much attention, but now my exams are near, I tried your mostly recommended method- Active Recall. Gotta tell you man, this was the best method. Like I can absorb any topic like butter. Thanks you you from the bottom of my Heart Ali <3. Love you always :)