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Tag: self-control

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.

Is Success Without Good Character Possible?

“Virtue and personal integrity over material success or external accolades.” There’s more to success than making money and having power.

Published September 6, 2024
Categorized as Character Tagged character traits, dignity, good character, honesty, inspiration, integrity, moral courage, motivation, right/wrong, self-control, self-respect, strong character, values

Rising Above Your Emotions

Not strong feelings by themselves, but control over one’s feelings is the essential determinant of strong character.

Published September 5, 2024
Categorized as Character Tagged dignity, emotional need, inner strength, judging, overcoming challenges, overcoming pain, overcoming temptations, principle, self-control, self-discipline, self-respect, self-restraint, strength, strong character

Not Just Any Character

The highest order of success.

Published September 4, 2024
Categorized as Character Tagged commitment, dignity., honesty, integrity, moral courage, morality, overcoming temptations, principle, right/wrong, self-control, self-respect, value

Getting Stronger

“What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger.”
(Nietzsche)

Published August 22, 2024
Categorized as Suffering Tagged dignity, emotional need, inner strength, judging, overcoming challenges, overcoming pain, overcoming temptations, principle, self-control, self-discipline, self-respect, self-restraint, strength, strong character

The Tough, But Right Choice

Making a right choice, despite strong emotional inclinations to do something else.

Published August 16, 2024
Categorized as Emotional Intelligence Tagged anger, creative choice, future oriention, get over it, inner-strength, inspiration, motivation, perspective, resrntment, revemge, self-control

If You Are Serious About Controlling Your Life for Success…

The importance of being able to control your emotions in order to achieve a successful life.

Published August 15, 2024
Categorized as Emotional Intelligence Tagged drive, inner strength, inspiration, motivation, overcoming obstacles, overcoming temptations, resolve, self-control, self-determination, self-discipline

Something You Absolutely Need to Choose to Do

Hate is not only a destructive emotion, it is also foolish.

Published August 14, 2024
Categorized as Emotional Intelligence Tagged anger, anger management, conflict resolution, doubt, emotional competency, emotions, envy, greed, handling feelings, hate, inspiration, interpersonal conflict, interpersonal problems, jealousy, managing feelings, managing stress, motivation, self-control

Life is Not a Bowl Full of Cherries

It is not an absence of conflict, but the way we respond to conflicts that is crucial for achieving success.

Published August 13, 2024
Categorized as Emotional Intelligence Tagged adapt to change, anger, anger management, conflict resolution, emotional competency, emotions, handling feelings, inspiration, interpersonal conflict, interpersonal problems, managing feelings, managing stress, motivation, self-control

Keeping Your Cool

Controlling your anger is a form of emotional intelligence necessary to be successful in life.

Published August 12, 2024
Categorized as Emotional Intelligence Tagged anger, anger management, conflict resolution, emotional competency, emotions, handling feelings, inspiration, interpersonal conflict, interpersonal problems, managing feelings, managing stress, motivation, self-control

Openness to New Ideas

It’s difficult to learn new things if your mind is closed and unwilling to consider new information.

Published August 6, 2024
Categorized as Belief Tagged bias, change your mind, defensiveness, fair-minded, false beliefs, open minded, prejudice, self-control, self-deception

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