<![CDATA[The Merdeka Curriculum emphasizes strengthening character values that are expected to positively influence students’ cognitive development and skills. However, low levels of discipline and self-control remain challenges that hinder both academic achievement and character development. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral counseling using the self-management technique in improving students' learning discipline and self-control. The study employed a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design of the pretest-posttest control group type. The research subjects consisted of 60 purposively selected students, divided into experimental and control groups. Data were collected using validated and reliable questionnaires on learning discipline and self-control. Data analysis was conducted using MANOVA after meeting the assumptions of normality, homogeneity, and multicollinearity. The results showed that counseling services using the self-management technique had a significant effect on increasing both learning discipline and self-control. The intervention enabled students to recognize negative thought patterns, set learning goals, and regulate their behavior independently. These findings highlight the importance of integrating self-management techniques into school counseling services as a preventive and curative strategy for fostering students’ discipline and emotional self-regulation.]]>
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