What is Self-Control?

What is self-control?

• Controlling one's emotions and desires

• Controlling others

• Predicting the future

• Ignoring responsibilities

How does self-control help us with strong emotions?

• It allows us to express emotions freely.

• It helps us manage our emotions.

• It makes us ignore our emotions.

• It intensifies our emotions.

According to self-control, we should ______ before acting.

• think

• react

• ignore

• panic

What are examples of self-control?

• Resisting eating junk food

• Procrastinating important tasks

• Giving in to peer pressure

• Acting impulsively

What is one challenging feeling?

• Happiness

• Anger

• Excitement

• Joy

What is a common challenging feeling?

• Frustration

• Contentment

• Peace

• Delight

What is a common challenging feeling?

• Disappointment

• Satisfaction

• Elation

• Cheerfulness

What is a common challenging feeling?

• Sadness

• Joy

• Pleasure

• Amusement

It's important to remember that it's not the feeling that's good or bad, but how we handle it because:

• feelings are neutral; our reactions define their impact.

• all feelings are negative and should be avoided.

• only positive feelings should be expressed.

• handling feelings is not important.

Which self-control strategy involves counting?

• Counting to ten before reacting

• Ignoring the impulse

• Taking deep breaths

• Writing down thoughts