Getting your feelings of low self-esteem out of the way will go a long way in helping you achieve your goals, and it is a good place to start so you do not self-sabotage your efforts along the way. There are a lot of effective tools for clearing negative thoughts and beliefs, but EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) is a great one to start with - it's easy to learn and it's free.
How do you perceive the words "self-discipline"? If you're feeling a bit of dread, you may want to re-frame it into more positive language. Try perceiving the steps you take each day toward your goals as an adventure rather than a chore. And make sure you are working toward things that you have chosen for yourself. Everything can't be a picnic in the park, but you should to some extent enjoy the things you are working toward. If you're goals are something you loathe (meaning they are probably someone else's goals and not your own), you will have difficulty working toward them because they aren't of personal value to you.
Not having specifically defined goals can also get in the way of progress because you don't have a clear target to aim for. When your goals are clear, you can lay out specific action plans to help you get there.
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