Discipline

Discipline is the training of the mind to obey simple rules and regulations. The practice of making people obey rules and orders is called Discipline. Discipline is defined as a field of study or is training to fix incorrect behavior or create better skills. Discipline is a method of training the mind, body, or behavior, and it makes people do what is expected of them. We are disciplined when we have self control. A disciplined individual does things according to laid down rules and regulations.

It is the attitude of doing the right thing at the right time and at times without being forced or persuaded to do so.

Attributes of Discipline

Self control – Every student should have a good spirit that will help them have self control. Self control is the ability to regulate one’s emotions, thoughts, and behavior in the face of temptations and impulses. A disciplined student controls himself to obey all the rules and regulations of the school. This enables him or her to excel in academic endeavours. Be respected in the school and society. Discipline makes a good leader.

Moderation – The control of your behaviour so that you keep your actions, feelings, habits within reasonable or sensible limit. It  is the process of eliminating or lessening extremes. It is used to ensure normality throughout the medium on which it is being conducted. A moderate person doesn’t overdo things. Many people are excessive in their ways of doing things and are not disciplined. Disciplines helps you to be moderate in the way you do things and also in your behavioural pattern towards people around you. People who are disciplined are not greedy, in any way because moderation is the principle that they can adopt in anything they do

Modesty – This is the way that people comport themselves not to show their bodies or do anything that can attract sexual harvest. It  is an attitude of propriety and decency in dress, language, and behavior. If we are modest, we do not draw undue attention to ourselves. In the name of fashion or things in vogue, people have become so immodest in our society today that discipline has been thrown into the sea.

– A Disciplined person must have self control.

– A Disciplined person must have respect for legitimate authority.

– A Disciplined person must exercise moderation in all his dealings.

– A Disciplined person must be modest, that is not talking much about one’s abilities or possession.

– A Disciplined must respect the rules and regulations of the state.

– A Disciplined must be content with what he/she has.

Benefits of Being Disciplined

Being focused: Being disciplined helps one stay focused towards his work, activities or goals.

Discipline ensures proper and good governance at all levels.

Discipline helps command respect from others.

Discipline helps you to stay healthy. Disciplined life includes regular habits like taking food, medicine (if any), having bath, exercise, waking and sleeping at right time.

Discipline reduces the level of corruption at all levels.

Discipline enhances peace, progress and mutual understanding among the people in the society.

Discipline promotes growth and development in the society.

A person with self discipline has more self control over himself. He is careful in his use of words while talking, his behavior etc. avoiding himself from being entangled in silly problems.

Discipline allows orderliness and smooth running of the society.

Being disciplined helps get things done faster and in right time. Though some things happen late due to other factors, still one with discipline gets them done faster than others due to his self discipline like being on time.

Assessment

In your own words, how can you explain discipline?

What are the benefits of being disciplined