800 words essay on self-discipline and self-improvement

The theme of today’s speech under our banner is: self-discipline, self-care, autonomy, self-improvement

First of all, let’s talk about self-discipline. Self-discipline means being able to control and dominate one’s own behavior. Many celebrities at home and abroad in ancient and modern times have strongly advocated self-discipline. Confucius once said: "If you treat yourself well but do not blame others, you will be far away from resentment." However, as the times progress and life improves, our sense of self-discipline has obviously declined. In the classroom, we see the teacher teaching seriously, while the students are talking secretly and making small movements below; at the school gate and at the corner of the teaching building, you will always see napkins and fruit peels that have been randomly discarded... Self-discipline It is not an easy task. To be able to restrain yourself requires unremitting struggle against one's own laziness, laissez-faire, and decadence. It is said that the most stubborn enemy in the world is ourselves. As long as we reflect more on ourselves and restrain ourselves, we will definitely defeat ourselves.

Self-care and self-reliance simply means being independent, doing things by yourself, and having enough food and clothing. It is the simplest and most basic in human growth. However, not everyone is willing to do this simplest requirement, and not everyone can do it well. Let me ask: Can you tidy up your own room? Can you take the initiative to help your parents with some housework within your ability? The ancients said: "If you don't sweep one house, how can you sweep the world?" A person's life is long and tortuous, and there are many things that come suddenly. There is nothing you can rely on forever. Only self-care and self-reliance can withstand any test.

Self-improvement has always been the backbone of the Chinese national spirit. Heaven is in good health, and a gentleman strives to constantly strive for self-improvement. Because of this national spirit of constant self-improvement, Chinese civilization can take the lead, the Chinese people can wash away the national humiliation, and the Eastern dragon can soar high