Topic 36: Discipline and Self-Control

A1 - A2 (Beginner - Elementary)

1. What is discipline?

2. Do you think self-control is important? Why?

3. How do you stay focused when studying or working?

4. What is something you find difficult to resist?

5. Do you think waking up early is a good habit? Why or why not?

6. How do you feel when you complete a task on time?

7. What is one bad habit you would like to change?

8. How do you stop yourself from eating too much junk food?

9. Have you ever practiced something every day to get better? What was it?

10. What are some good habits that require discipline?

11. Do you prefer to follow a schedule or be more flexible? Why?

12. How do you avoid distractions while working or studying?

13. Do you think exercising every day is easy or difficult? Why?

14. What advice would you give to someone who wants to be more disciplined?

15. Have you ever given up on something too soon? What happened?

16. What is one thing you are very disciplined about?

B1 - B2 (Intermediate - Upper-Intermediate)

17. How does discipline help people achieve their goals?

18. What are some common challenges in practicing self-control?

19. How does social media affect people’s self-discipline?

20. What is the difference between motivation and discipline?

21. How can people develop better time management skills?

22. Do you think self-discipline is more important than talent? Why or why not?

23. What role does routine play in building discipline?

24. How do successful people maintain strong self-control?

25. What strategies can help people build stronger willpower?

26. How do emotions influence a person’s ability to stay disciplined?

27. Can too much discipline be a bad thing? Why or why not?

28. What are the benefits of delaying gratification?

29. How does self-discipline affect mental health?

30. What are some techniques for staying motivated when working on a long-term goal?

31. Should children be taught self-discipline at an early age? Why or why not?

32. How do cultural values influence the way people see discipline?

C1 - C2 (Advanced - Proficient)

33. What is the relationship between self-discipline and success?

34. How does decision fatigue affect self-control?

35. What are the psychological foundations of willpower?

36. How does delayed gratification impact personal and professional success?

37. Should discipline be enforced through external rules or internal motivation?

38. How does military training develop extreme self-discipline?

39. What role does mindfulness play in self-discipline?

40. How does lack of discipline contribute to financial and career problems?

41. Should governments encourage self-discipline in public health policies? Why or why not?

42. How does self-control impact relationships and communication?

43. What are the dangers of perfectionism in self-discipline?

44. How do different leadership styles reflect discipline and self-control?

45. What is the role of accountability in maintaining discipline?

46. Can self-discipline be taught, or is it a natural trait?

47. How do extreme environments, such as space travel, test human self-discipline?

48. If you could improve one aspect of your self-discipline, what would it be and why?