'I want to become the most disciplined version of myself’

Danish Ahmed of Delhi Public School, Mysuru tells DHiE that this year he wants to be more disciplined, stay productive and make better use of his time.
'I want to become the most disciplined version of myself’

For the year 2026, I have resolved to manage my time better. In 2025, my entire year was unproductive, and I want to become the most disciplined and productive version of myself by the end of this year. Time management does not only mean performing daily activities according to a schedule; it also means managing your current tasks and organizing them so that you can fit new and more exciting things into your previously monotonous routine. Time management is very hard to incorporate, but it is also quite satisfying in the long term. When an individual lacks proper time management, they not only lack discipline but also fail to make time to relax. This is the key to leading a fruitful and healthy life.

I have personally witnessed the effects of managing time properly. During the first few days of January, I created a list of my daily tasks and divided my syllabus into small, day-sized portions. This method worked wonders. Not only did I finish my tasks on time, but I also felt really good about myself. It felt very strange to have nothing to do, so I took some time for myself and for my family. I finally found time to help my parents, who also began to radiate positivity. So this year, I wish to make myself an overall better person.

Danish Ahmed,
Class 9,
Delhi Public School, Mysuru

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