The philosopher Kant said: the so-called freedom is not arbitrary, but self-dominated. And those choices that really make people better will not be very comfortable. Only when you are eager enough can you have strong willpower to support and motivate yourself to stick to it.

You don't have to force yourself to live an ascetic life.

Live, but you should find a habit that suits you and can make you better. Running, drawing, writing, cooking, fitness, learning English. ...

Many things may not have good results if you work hard, but you should still firmly believe in the truth of accumulation, make a little progress every day, feel your ability to grow and get better, and be close to those seemingly unreachable dreams.

Extended data:

1. If rationality is the advanced stage of cognition, then self-discipline is the fastest shortcut to learning rationality.

There is a saying in Cognitive Breakthrough that "all laziness, indulgence and lack of self-control are rooted in limited cognitive ability." The height of cognition can really determine a person's self-control. Reading is the most fundamental way to improve cognitive level.

2. Real self-discipline is enjoyment, fishing for big fish in the long term, voluntarily giving up small profits in front of you, and having mountains and seas in your heart.

Self-discipline is by no means a suppression of human nature, but a move towards more mature human nature, and this society has become better because of our existence. Self-discipline is by no means to lose weight, nor to treat procrastination, nor to stay up late, nor to force yourself to do something progressive. These are all too simple.