I Admire Discipline

I've recently come to the conclusion that I am in major need of discipline in my life. I am very hard working and honest and compassionate, but I have no direction and I find it entirely impossible to use my own life as motivation to stay focused on anything.

I understand that a good amount of my lack of motivation may be attributed to some form of depression, but I know for a fact that if I had someone to put me in line and keep me there I would learn a lot about what it takes for me to find motivation.

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lagatta

I'm not sure where you live but there might be some free resources to help you along your journey. Here in Canada, we have what's called a "Red Book" that lists all the resources available. I think it's either attainable as resource at the library or even if you called a crisis line they should have access to one and give you some phone numbers to call. Also have you read the book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People". I found it helpful. It states how we should all have a life mission statement and goes through how to write one that is a reflection of you. Having a life mission statement helps to keep me focused. I too have a problems with motivation and indecisiveness. It's partially just my personality. I tend to be very curious and distractible. But I'm finding that if I find something that I'm truly, truly passionate about then I will stick with it. So I think that's part of the equation Also, perhaps if you write down your goals, then all the steps/sub-goals within to achieve them and then have someone to report your progress to help keep you on track. Just some thoughts. Just remember you are still young and figuring it all out. The 20's are still an exploratory stage. It will get easier! Good luck!