| Self Control
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Daniel J. Dyman, Ed.D.
Self-control is about containment. Knowing “when to hold ‘em and when to fold ‘em.” It is about keeping any situation in proportion with its merits. So, it is the practice of restraint over appetites and desires, emotions and urges, as well as whims and even sensitivities or impulses.
It is the mind over matter aspect that enables setting aside pressing beyond reasonable a needless issue making something out of nothing. It may be containing an unnecessary statement avoiding a confrontation. It is the mechanism that sets limits on the groundless expenditure of effort.
Self-control includes the recognition of what may be worthwhile deserving of effort pursuing that even in the face of hardship or overwhelming odds. And, it includes the acknowledgement of what is “no big deal,” a matter that should be dismissed.
It is to prohibit past experiences from becoming festering wounds, irritants that may impact decision making perhaps leading to an angry flare-up or even succumbing to complacency. It is reasonable to not give up if the pursuit appears to be worth the effort.
Self-control requires assessment of situations and circumstances. It requires introspection that may curb reckless outbursts of energy or may encourage a determined effort. With some practice troubling spontaneity may become reasonably confined.
February 1, 2009
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