self-discipline
noun
self-dis·ci·pline
ˌself-ˈdi-sə-plən 
: correction or regulation of oneself for the sake of improvement
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Her mother, Candi Gauff, attributed her daughter’s success to her self-discipline.
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Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 11 Sep. 2023
Traditionally, Black August is not a month of celebration, but rather a 31-day period of commemoration, reflection, education and self-discipline.
—Safire R. Sostre, Essence, 4 Aug. 2023
The program emphasizes the core values of teamwork, leadership and self-discipline.
—John Benson, cleveland, 2 Aug. 2023
The notion that reaching your goals and overcoming your weaknesses is solely about self-discipline and tenacity is dangerously flawed.
—Ron Carucci, Forbes, 17 July 2023
But optimists can point to the obvious, easy gains that would demonstrably flow from individual and organizational self-discipline and hope that future generations are wise enough to recognize and seize them.
—Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2020
London is kind of like a place that has grounded me in terms of self-discipline in regards to having the right tools to be effective and efficient.
—Nelson C.j., Rolling Stone, 28 June 2023
That said, the program relies heavily on self-motivation and self-discipline, which may be challenging for some users, says Scott.
—Women's Health, 18 Apr. 2023
Staying connected in a world that often encourages disconnection can be challenging, but forming new habits around self-discipline and personal awareness can be a game changer.
—Jennifer Sodini, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2023
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Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 11 Sep. 2023
Traditionally, Black August is not a month of celebration, but rather a 31-day period of commemoration, reflection, education and self-discipline.
—Safire R. Sostre, Essence, 4 Aug. 2023
The program emphasizes the core values of teamwork, leadership and self-discipline.
—John Benson, cleveland, 2 Aug. 2023
The notion that reaching your goals and overcoming your weaknesses is solely about self-discipline and tenacity is dangerously flawed.
—Ron Carucci, Forbes, 17 July 2023
But optimists can point to the obvious, easy gains that would demonstrably flow from individual and organizational self-discipline and hope that future generations are wise enough to recognize and seize them.
—Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2020
London is kind of like a place that has grounded me in terms of self-discipline in regards to having the right tools to be effective and efficient.
—Nelson C.j., Rolling Stone, 28 June 2023
That said, the program relies heavily on self-motivation and self-discipline, which may be challenging for some users, says Scott.
—Women's Health, 18 Apr. 2023
Staying connected in a world that often encourages disconnection can be challenging, but forming new habits around self-discipline and personal awareness can be a game changer.
—Jennifer Sodini, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2023
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1612, in the meaning defined above
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self-discipline
noun
self-dis·ci·pline
ˈself-ˈdis-ə-plən
: correction or regulation of oneself for the sake of improvement
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