Keep in Mind Suggested Time Allotment: 30 minutes Steps to Self-Discipline Self-discipline is defined as an ability to take control of yourself particularly your behavior, emotions and impulses from committing thoughtless and irrational behavior. It usually results in unpleasant and negative experiences. It takes time to develop self- discipline and it requires certain level of awareness to fully understand how it works. One important thing that you must leam is how to control your enotions in dealing with different situations in your family and even in your community. Self- discipline could mean being on top of your emotions and the best way to do it is to leam then first. Most of the time, emotions direct people's actions or behavior. For instance, if you are happy, you tend to smile. do simple acts of celebration, or even talk to your family or friends about it When you are sad, you tend to isolate yourself from people, you don't have energy to continue your daily tasks, or even keep yourself in silence. Humans react based on how we feel. Managing emotion is a good skill which forms part of self-discipline. Here are some pointers to manage your emotions well: 1. Recognize your emotions. Be mindful how you feel on a certain situation. For instance whenever thoughts ah​