Is there any way to master the skill of self-control?

Question

So you can control yourself to the point of being able to control your emotions and what comes out of your mouth.

For example when someone's not listening to you and they're harassing you and you've been in a habit of YELLING so loud people shut up and listen. But most of the time you're not mad you're acting that way so they'd listen to you.

Or if you mess up or drop something you cuss without thinking.

How do you master the art of self control so the above problems will go away?

Be more specific. Don't just say "maturity".

Answer 1

Pace yourself. When all you want is talk / scream, don't. Keep your mouth shut and listen to others. People who talk less, find out more. They are also more respected by others. Express interest in other people, ask questions. People enjoy talking about themselves. Let them. They will love you for it. That will take time and effort on your part, but in the end it will be worth it.

Answer 2

Read.

Try Aristotle, and his studies on logic.

Try Socrates, for the art of 'teaching by dilalogue' (asking leading questions'

Finally, learn how to cripple somebody. The knowledge that you *can* is amazingly calming.

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Answer 3

True intension, desire and determination! Nothing will work without them.
When we really want it we pay the necessary price and get it.

Answer 4

Maturity

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psssssssst.....that was a chance for you to practice. You blew it. Demanding something from someone (i.e., "don't just say maturity...") is yet another example of immaturity and lack of self-control.

Answer 5

be the buddha.