self-discipline

/'self'disiplin/

Thân thiện

She practices self-discipline by studying at her desk every evening.

Definition

Noun 1. The ability to control one's own feelings, behavior, and desires, especially to achieve a goal or follow a rule. It involves making yourself do things you know you should do, even when you do not want to. 2. The practice of training yourself to obey rules or a code of behavior, especially when this involves overcoming personal impulses or desires.

Usage

"Self-discipline" is an uncountable noun. It describes a personal quality or skill. It is often discussed in contexts of personal development, study, work, health, and habit formation. * You have self-discipline. * You need self-discipline to succeed. * An activity requires self-discipline. * You can develop or improve your self-discipline.

Examples

• Learning a language requires a great deal of self-discipline. (You must make yourself study regularly.)
• Her self-discipline in saving money allowed her to buy a house. (She controlled her desire to spend.)
• He lacks the self-discipline to stick to an exercise routine. (He cannot make himself exercise consistently.)
• Successful athletes combine talent with tremendous self-discipline. (They follow strict training regimens.)

Advanced Usage

• "The self-discipline to do something": This phrase specifies the area in which discipline is applied.
  • She has the self-discipline to practice the piano for two hours every day.
• "A test of one's self-discipline": An event or situation that challenges one's ability to stay disciplined.
  • Working from home is a real test of your self-discipline.

Variants and Related Words

• Self-disciplined (adjective): Having or showing self-discipline.
  • He is a very self-disciplined student.
• Discipline (noun/verb): While "discipline" can be imposed by others, "self-discipline" is always internal and personal.

Synonyms

• Willpower: The strength of will to carry out one's decisions, wishes, or plans. (Often used interchangeably with self-discipline, though willpower is more about the behind the control.)
• Self-control: The ability to control one's emotions, desires, or actions. (Very close in meaning, often focusing on restraint in a specific moment.)
• Determination: Firmness of purpose; resoluteness. (Focuses more on the decision to achieve something rather than the daily control needed.)

Antonyms

• Self-indulgence: Allowing yourself to have or do things you enjoy, especially to excess.
• Impulsiveness: Acting suddenly without careful thought.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "To exercise self-discipline": To actively use or practice self-discipline.
  • You must exercise self-discipline with your diet.
• "A matter of self-discipline": Something that depends primarily on one's own control.
  • Getting up early is simply a matter of self-discipline.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
2. the trait of practicing self discipline

Từ đồng nghĩa

• self-denial
• self-control