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Self-con·trol

/ˌselfkənˈtrōl/

noun
- 1. the ability to control oneself, in particular one's emotions and desires or the expression of them in one's behavior, especially in difficult situations: "Lucy silently struggled for self-control"
Derivatives
- 1. self-controlled adjective
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Ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behavior in the face of temptations and impulses
Self-control is an aspect of inhibitory control, one of the core executive functions. Executive functions are cognitive processes that are necessary for regulating one's behavior in order to achieve specific goals. Defined more independently, self-control is the ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behavior in the face of temptations and impulses.' Thought to be like a muscle, acts of... Wikipedia
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