How To Build Self-Discipline & Stop Procrastinating

PINAR TURGUT
3 min readFeb 19, 2024

Self-Discipline: A Developer’s Guide ✨✨

Hope you’re all doing well and staying productive in your home office. Today, let’s dive into a topic that many of us struggle with — self-discipline and the notorious procrastination bug that just won’t leave us alone. I get it; we’re all in the same boat, battling deadlines, juggling tasks, and occasionally falling victim to the allure of Netflix or social media

It’s Monday morning, and you’ve got a pile of code waiting to be written. Yet, there you are, scrolling through Twitter, convinced that one more tweet won’t hurt. Been there, done that, right? The struggle is real. But let me share a little story that might resonate with you.

Last week, I found myself stuck in a procrastination loop. The code wasn’t flowing, and distractions were lurking at every corner of my home. That’s when I stumbled upon a quote that hit home: “The best way to predict your future is to create it.” It was a wake-up call, a gentle nudge to take control of my actions and shape the outcome I desired.

So, how do we build self-discipline and bid farewell to procrastination? Here are some practical tips:

  1. Set Clear Goals: Start with small, achievable…

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