11 Things People With True Self-Discipline Never Keep In Their House
Truly self-disciplined people eliminate anything from their home that tempt them to form bad habits.
Jacob Lund / Shutterstock Having self-discipline isn't just about sticking to a routine, it's a mindset of refusing certain things because you know that they are bad for you. That is why those who are the most self-disciplined never allow themselves to purchase certain things for their home that will have them absorbing bad habits. Things like having junk food and sugary snacks around the house will put them on a lower vibrational level.
By keeping their homes free of these things, they create an environment that helps them refocus on a healthier lifestyle. This lifestyle not only benefits them mentally but physically as well. Understanding why they don't keep these things within their homes will help you realize exactly where they stand on them.
Here are 11 things people with true self-discipline never keep in their house
1. Junk food and sugary snacks
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Altering what you have in your environment, particularly your pantry can change your eating habits. You don't have to rely on sheer willpower alone, but by not keeping healthy foods at home you encourage poor eating behaviors. Junk food and sugary snacks are comfort foods for many.
This is because junk food is often considered a lazy food due to it being quick and easy. However, junk food lacks the nutrients necessary for one to feel full, so they constantly snack throughout the day. People who have self-discipline don't keep these types of snacks in their homes for fear of falling into a pattern or cycle of unhealthy eating habits.
2. Clutter
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When you enter the home of someone who is self-disciplined the chances of you seeing their home full of clutter is slim. Self-disciplined individuals get drained by having clutter around them so they plan ahead of time to restructure and organize their spaces. Clearing clutter is good for your mental health and clears your mind up.
Picking up all of that laundry on the floor can be a good thing for you and motivate you to do more around the house. Around 40% of productivity in the home can be lost due to clutter and decluttering can reduce housework effort by 50%. Clustering clutter would never be an issue in the home of a person with strong discipline and it shows the moment you step through that door.
3. Unfinished projects that they never complete
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Home renovations could take years of planning and cost a homeowner thousands of dollars but some of these projects never actually get done due to a lack of self-discipline. Having discipline is all about knowing what your limitations are and what you will or won't do. Not finishing projects around the home will leave you in procrastination mode all the time.
Suddenly, it's not just your home projects that aren't getting down but other aspects of your life as well. Individuals with stronger self-discipline typically procrastinate less. They know that they signed up to do something big in their space and stay the course until the bitter end.
4. Toxic reminders from the past
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A person who is self-disciplined won't keep things belonging to their exes in their homes. When it's over, they want a clean slate and will go to great lengths to remove or destroy anything that might trigger memories of a toxic past. Keeping their clothes or photos around your house just shows that you lack discipline in letting things go.
Toxic reminders from your past keep you stagnant and ruminating on what could have been. Self-discipline in this situation is all about stopping yourself from checking their social media and placing that energy towards more productive things. It takes a lot of courage to let go and even more strength to continue focusing on yourself rather than on an ex partner.
5. Impulsive buys
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People with self-discipline would never go on an impulse buying spree because chances are they don't need the item anyway and are willing to make do with what they have. When you visit their homes, you will never see expensive or excessive things scattered around because they know how to stop themselves from making a frivolous purchase. Most of our impulse buying as a society comes from online shopping.
With a majority of retail purchases being made online, more people are opting to buy and have things delivered directly to their homes rather than going out. Impulsive buyers spend their money on different things depending on their gender. Around 57% of women impulsively buy clothing and accessories while 49% of men purchase electronics at an alarming rate. Sometimes it's better to hide your wallet than to buy something impulsively and regret it later.
6. Distracting tech
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Speaking of impulse buying, people with no discipline will purchase tablets and other electronics to keep themselves occupied while in their homes. However, self-disciplined individuals see this as distracting tech that ruins the connection of conversations and rots your mind. Visiting their homes you might notice how they rarely have any sort of technology.
No televisions, computers, or tablets around to distract them from their lives. Some people don't realize that those closest to you are often competing with technology for your time and attention. It takes a lot of self-discipline to put the phone or tablet down and pay attention to what really matters.
7. Drama-driven media
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Even if a self-disciplined individual does have a television, they will never have any sort of drama-driven media running in the background. People who watch this type of content tend to be curious individuals just wanting to know every single thing that happens in another person’s life. Reality television can be fun but also negative and drama-filled.
When you stay in that negative energy it can manifest into other parts of your own life. Our thoughts and behaviors are influenced by the media that we consume. The more you like to see people arguing amongst each other the more you might be willing to start a verbal confrontation on your own.
8. Sticky note reminders everywhere
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Sometimes getting organized is all about taking deep breaths rather than writing everything down on sticky notes to remind yourself later. People who try their best to be self-disciplined will attempt to get their ducks in a row and write down every task that they have to do but end up feeling overwhelmed by the amount of notes that they have written themselves. True self-disciplined individuals would never need all of those notes lying around because they try to avoid procrastinating and get things done on time.
It's also a clutter haven to have all of those notes everywhere when they prefer minimalism. Instead of covering their space in motivational quotes or to-do lists, they invest time in building strong routines. Besides, sticky notes can become a crutch for people who are trying to remember too much or overcompensating for inconsistent habits.
9. Unread emails on their computer
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The first step to becoming self-disciplined is to start small by cleaning out your emails and sorting them out. Just like physical clutter, digital clutter can make you feel overwhelmed. Visiting a person's home and seeing their emails on their computer will have you amazed at how empty their inboxes and spam folders are.
They're pristine because they take the time out of their busy schedules to make it a priority to organize it. Being self-disciplined requires a lot of willpower and patience to make it through a menial task like reading your emails. While some are okay with hundreds of unread messages on their screens, they get anxiety just looking at it.
10. Unopened packages
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You will never see unopened packages in the home of a self-disciplined person because they would never allow themselves to not open up their mail. They are too curious to not take a peak at what someone has sent them. Most people open their packages and get upset when something happens to them. In 2022, each person received an average of 42 packages globally.
If you start finding your space being filled with unwanted packages and clutter then that best course of action would be to give it away. When it comes to decluttering your home sometimes it's better to just get rid of stuff by giving it to friends or family. Once you start to see the floor of your home again, not only will you feel better but you would have learned some self-discipline in the process.
11. Negative self-help material
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A person who is disciplined would never read any type of material that puts them into a negative state of mind. Things like gossip magazines are fun but they can hurt your self-image and have you questioning your worth. Self-disciplined individuals read positive self-help books that encourage growth, not hinder it.
Stopping negative thoughts from controlling your life starts with you surrounding yourself with more positivity. Reading more positive materials can help you feel confident and elevated. To become more disciplined all you have to do is think of the positive things that you value in life and implement them into your reality.
Sylvia Ojeda is a screenplay writer and journalist who covers self-help, relationships, culture, and human interest stories.
