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how to be more disciplined in studies and life

How To Be More Disciplined, Instantly

Zee Tan

27 Feb 2026

Study Motivation

How to be more disciplined when studying: Core technique: Lower the barrier to starting, not finishing. Just get your books out, sit down, begin. Visual tracking: Print a calendar, mark an X for every study day. Seeing consecutive X's creates momentum. Research shows: Starting is 80% of the battle. Once you begin, continuation becomes automatic. Why it works:Discipline isn't willpower—it's removing friction. Making studying easier to start than to avoid creates sustainable habits. Applied to any exam prep: candidates who study 1 hour daily ...