Self-Control as a Compass on the Path to Your Goals

Self-Control as a Compass on the Path to Your Goals

When you know where you’re headed, self-discipline helps you stay on course—even on days when motivation fades and circumstances tempt you to change direction.

Interested in this topic? Read more: Self-control: The Key to Successfully Achieving Your Goals Want to find out where you stand personally? Take a short test at the end of the page and gain a better understanding.

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Imagine you have a big goal you want to achieve, but you don’t know where to start. What will you do first?

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What word best describes your relationship with your own goals?

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You receive an offer for a project that you like, but it requires long-term effort and uncertain results. How do you respond?

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You have an important goal ahead of you, but you encounter a big obstacle. What will you do?

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How do you approach planning your goals?

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What emotion most often arises in you when thinking about your goals?

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You've received an opportunity that can bring you closer to your goal, but it requires stepping out of your comfort zone. How do you react?

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What do you do when you find out that you are struggling to reach your goal for a long time?

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What attitude do you have towards failure on the path to achieving your goal?

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What motivates you the most on the journey towards your goal?

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Setting and achieving goals

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