2006-07-27 04:22:58 · 10 answers · asked by geezer 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Self-control is the use of will to restrain one's impulses in a given situation. It is something that gets easier to do the more you do it. You can only choose to use self-control in the present moment. Each present moment is an opportunity for you to practice self-control and thereby develop your will. The stronger your will becomes, the easier self-control will be.
2006-07-27 05:09:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Truth be told, it takes 18 days to make anything a habbit. So, if it is self control you want, think of ways to control yourself for 18 days stright, then you will be able to do it naturally.
2006-07-27 04:27:55 · answer #2 · answered by jjrrkk_01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-08 09:23:27 · answer #3 · answered by erlebach 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Relatively speaking, 100 years is a short amount of time. ;)
But anyway...
First, through meditation, learn to empty your mind.
(See web link below).
Then, whenever a thought enters your mind adverse to your goal, replace that thought with one complimentary to your goal.
How long this takes to master for you, is completely up to you.
But it probably won't happen by tomorrow.
2006-07-27 04:51:25 · answer #4 · answered by Gonzo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Self control is usually thought of as control of the mind, but a peaceful mind rarely goes out of control.
So the first task in getting to Self control should be to find where the mind is loosing control, where it is not at peace, where lies the dis-ease of mind or unrest in your life, once that is found and cured, by restoring the balance of life force, the mind is once again, back in control of your Self.
That is why mind by itself rarely needs to be controlled, as it only needs your relaxed awareness, and it settles down, on its own.
Start by becoming aware of your thoughts and your breath without controlling either. Watch the mind play around with thoughts for while, like an errant child playing with his toys, but under your loving presence watch it slowly settling down.
Becoming aware of your mind as that is meditation, while the rest is just a game of power and control you play with your Self.
That is why presence of mind is said to be such a powerful empowerment tool, when you are present in your mind, in the present moment to make aware choices.
An out of control life means a part of your life you are not taking charge of, be physical, emotional or financial health or simply self esteem that you are not working to build through your every choice.
An out of control mind is also a sign of excessive self control or subjugation in one part of your life, which then releases its repressed energy in a twisted way, usually by making another part of you go out of control.
Don't allow your self be controlled, either by yourself or anyone else in your life.
Surrendering to your own Self, and allowing it to control your life and its choices, is Self Control, the control of the Self.
2006-07-27 05:20:26 · answer #5 · answered by Abhishek Joshi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to have a strong will in order to practice self-control.
2006-07-27 04:27:43 · answer #6 · answered by it's me! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's impossible... self control takes a LOT of time to master...
2006-07-27 04:24:53 · answer #7 · answered by constanze_mylove 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Like any discipline, it takes time and dedication to make it work properly.
2006-07-27 04:26:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learn to pick your battles and don't sweat the small stuff......except the things you can not change....and change the things you can.
2006-07-27 04:26:41 · answer #9 · answered by lisa46151 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try meditation.
2006-07-27 04:34:39 · answer #10 · answered by Hope 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋