A study on mental health and development

Discipline and willpower play a crucial role in personality development and individual growth. However, the term self-discipline often has negative connotations. Many people associate discipline with a form of self-punishment or compulsive control. This interpretation is also reinforced by society. Constant pressure to perform suggests that discipline is still a strict and compulsive measure today. On a neurological level, the ability to maintain discipline is fundamentally difficult. Smartphones, social media, and a society geared toward quick dopamine responses have accustomed the brain to immediate rewards with minimal effort. In return, long-term and sustainable self-control, as well as the regulated release of dopamine, are becoming increasingly rare. In today's stimulus-saturated world, discipline is thus becoming a necessary measure to actively deal with challenges and regain control over one's own actions. The aim of the bachelor's thesis was to develop a sustainable approach to discipline. This approach is not based on external constraints, but on resource-oriented skills. The thesis provides concrete guidelines and redefines how we deal with discipline. The project creates an educational framework that is free from judgment and shame.