“Success is created through the performance of a few small daily disciplines that stack up over time to produce achievements far beyond anything you could have ever planned for. Failure, on the other hand, is just as easy to slip into. Failure is nothing more than the inevitable outcome of a few small acts of daily neglect performed consistently over time so that they take you past the point of no return.” Robin Sharma
Almighty Allah has created this universe including all the creatures existing in it. Mankind is one of the creatures that has been given the highest status among all of them. Mankind is bestowed with willpower and the power of rationality and reason which enable it to differentiate between right and wrong, vice and virtue, blessing and curse, etc. That is why man is called AsharfulMakhlooqat i.e. the noblest of all creatures. The limited rather very short span of life is very important and every single moment of it needs to be utilised in the best possible way to make it successful and fruitful. We know that life is full of ups and downs, misfortunes, challenges, successes and failures. It sometimes seems like a bed of roses but at times it is very challenging. Every now and then new challenges surface and as a human we must face these challenges if we want to buffer and overcome them. Escaping from these challenges means we are a failure. We need to come out of our comfort zone and face them and only then we can overcome these challenges.
There are numerous ways to lead a successful life. To live a disciplined life is the most important and necessary way to a successful and purposeful life. It has been rightly said that life without discipline is like a ship without a radar. It is also said that freedom is our enemy, if we want to get things done, we need rules and these rules need to be followed properly and that is discipline. Discipline is a set of rules and regulations to be followed while performing an activity and we must acknowledge that a system is a good thing and rules help us to solve problems and get the most out of life. Similarly, each and every activity has its own rules and regulations for performing it, and for successful completion of the activity we have to follow those rules. We can not afford to escape from them.
There is a quote, “ Suffer the pain of discipline or suffer the pain of regret. “From this quote, it is obvious if we practice discipline in life we don’t have to regret rather we lead a successful life otherwise we have to suffer the pain of regret all through our life. Without discipline, life proves to be hard, purposeless, boring and full of challenges.
Discipline is important in life because it helps us achieve our goals, stay focused, and improve our self-control. It helps to develop good habits which make life comfortable and pleasant. It also helps in stopping procrastination which is one of the obstacles in the way of progress. Discipline helps in better time management besides achieving goals in life, boosts self-confidence, makes us reliable, develops the ability to manage challenging emotions and helps to reduce stress. Discipline keeps us remain focused on goals and eliminates distractions in our lives. Staying focused in life means setting clear goals, prioritizing tasks, avoiding distractions, breaking large tasks into smaller ones, and taking breaks when needed to avoid burnout. A disciplined person is always respected by others in response to the disciplined behaviour. Moreover, discipline develops self-control and helps a person to perform better in academics. Self-control in daily life includes resisting the temptation to eat junk food, staying focused on work or studies instead of getting distracted by social media or other distractions, and avoiding impulsive purchases or decisions. Some examples of better decision-making in life include choosing to save money instead of spending it impulsively, choosing to exercise instead of watching TV, choosing to study instead of procrastinating and choosing to eat healthy instead of junk food. Staying motivated in daily life includes setting achievable goals, celebrating small successes, staying positive, surrounding yourself with supportive people, and reminding yourself of the benefits of achieving your goals.
Discipline plays a crucial role in education as it helps create a structured and organized learning environment. It provides a framework for students to understand the rules, expectations, and consequences of their actions in school. Discipline in education also helps instill positive values such as respect, responsibility, and self-control in students. It teaches them how to respect authority, follow rules, and work collaboratively with others. Effective discipline practices help create a safe and secure environment that is conducive to learning. It helps to minimize disruptions and distractions, leading to better academic outcomes. When students know the boundaries and expectations, they are more likely to be focused on their studies and achieve their goals
The life of the last prophet of Allah Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is said to have been the best example of a disciplined life which is why even non-Muslims regard Him as the most successful person in the world. All the successful people in the world have to lead a disciplined life. What so ever great personalities or great nations have passed, one thing was seen in them in abundance and that is discipline.
In conclusion, the secret of a successful life is discipline and in order to live a successful life we should make discipline the mantra of our lives.
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Nisar Hussain Hajam