tertiary · Temperance

Discipline

Part of the Character Strengths Wheel

About Discipline

The ability to act in alignment with your long-term goals even when short-term impulses push in a different direction. Discipline is not restriction — it is the practice of being true to your future self.

Emotional Journey

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Explore Discipline on the Interactive Wheel

Use our free interactive character strengths wheel to explore discipline and discover related emotions.

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