Self-Discipline

You have an important project due in two days, but your friends invite you to hang out. What should you do?

• Go out with your friends; you can finish the project later.

• Politely decline, explaining you need to work on the project.

• Work on the project for 30 minutes, then go out for a break.

• Wait until the night before the project is due to start.

You set a goal to exercise for 30 minutes every day, but today you feel tired. What’s the best course of action?

• Skip today’s exercise and make up for it tomorrow.

• Push through and do at least a light workout.

• Do a full workout anyway, even if you're exhausted.

• Stop exercising altogether since you missed a day.

Your phone keeps buzzing with notifications while you’re studying. What’s the most effective strategy?

• Ignore the notifications, but leave your phone on.

• Turn off your phone or put it in another room while studying.

• Check your notifications after every 10 minutes of studying.

• Keep your phone close, just in case someone important texts.

You planned to spend two hours studying, but after 30 minutes, you feel bored. What should you do?

• Take a short break and return to studying afterward.

• Stop studying for the day and relax.

• Push through the boredom until you finish your two hours.

• Change the subject you're studying to something more fun.

You need to finish your homework, but a new video game just came out. What’s the best decision?

• Play the video game now and finish homework later.

• Set a time limit to play the game, then do your homework.

• Focus on your homework first, then reward yourself with the game.

• Play the game while doing your homework.

You wake up late and realize you don’t have much time to get ready for school. What should you do?

• Skip breakfast and rush to school.

• Calmly prioritize what you can finish and accept being late.

• Skip school today since you're running late.

• Plan better for tomorrow and move quickly to get ready.

You've been saving money for a new laptop, but you see a sale on shoes. What should you do?

• Buy the shoes since they’re on sale.

• Wait until you’ve saved enough for the laptop.

• Buy the shoes and start saving again.

• Borrow money from a friend to buy both.

During a group project, your teammates aren't doing their share of the work. How do you handle it?

• Finish the project yourself to ensure it's done well.

• Talk to your teammates and encourage them to contribute.

• Complain to the teacher about your teammates.

• Do nothing and let everyone handle their own responsibilities.

You committed to volunteering this weekend, but your favorite band is having a concert at the same time. What do you do?

• Go to the concert; you can volunteer next time.

• Stick to your commitment and volunteer.

• Ask if you can reschedule the volunteering.

• Split your time between the concert and volunteering.

You have an exam in a week, but your friends want to go on a road trip this weekend. How should you respond?

• Go on the road trip and study when you return.

• Tell your friends you can’t go and focus on studying.

• Go on the trip and bring your study materials.

• Study for the exam during the road trip.