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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.

Courage and Owning Up to Your Faults and Mistakes

Owning up to your faults and mistakes can be quite challenging, requiring the courage to overcome your fears such as embarrassment and shame..

Published February 3, 2023
Categorized as Courage Tagged bravery, determination, doing better, embarrassment, fortitude, learning from mistakes, overcoming fear, owning up, resolve, right/wrong, self-control, self-discipline, shame, strength

Resisting Temptation

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Resisting temptation can be very challenging, but the better you are able to do it, the stronger you can become.

Published January 27, 2023
Categorized as Willpower Tagged desire, inner-strength, inspiration, motivation, overcoming obstacles, overcoming temptation, self-control, self-discipline, self-restraint, temptation

Doing What You Decide You Want to Do

Deciding what you would like to do is one thing, but having the willpower to actually do it is another.

Published January 20, 2023
Categorized as Willpower Tagged decision, desire, drive, initiative, inner-strength, inspiration, motivation, overcoming obstacles, self-control, self-determination, self-discipline

Willpower and Success

Success is never guaranteed, and in the absence of having the necessary willpower, you will surely be lowering your chances.

Published January 19, 2023
Categorized as Willpower Tagged determination, drive, inner-strength, inspiration, motivation, overcoming temptations, resolve, self-control, self-determination, self-discipline, self-restraint

Communicate, Avoid Arguing

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In matters of disagreement and differences of opinion, winning an argument can often cost more than it is worth. .

Published January 13, 2023
Categorized as Effective Communication Tagged anger, argue, conflicting opinions, debate, Differences of belief, disagreement, discussion, self-control, shared understanding, values, winning/losing

Courtesy and Effective Communication

Often ignored, common courtesy is often the unsung facilitator that makes effective communication possible.

Published January 11, 2023
Categorized as Effective Communication Tagged cooperation, courtesy, decency, disagreement, inspiration, manners, motivation, mutual respect, politeness, self-control, taken-for-granted

Tolerance – Don’t Leave Home Without It

In the absence of tolerance things can easily get out-of-hand

“Human diversity makes tolerance more than a virtue, it makes it a requirement for survival.”

Published December 12, 2022
Categorized as Tolerance Tagged accepting difference, Differences of belief, diversity, empathetic, freedom of thought, judging, live and let live, peaceful coexistence, right to think for yourself, self-control

Change Your Attitudes, Change Your Destiny

Though not always easy to do, changing your attitude toward what happens to you can be the key to gaining control over your destiny.

Published September 30, 2022
Categorized as Positive Thinking Tagged attitude, change your mind, change yourself, commitment, confidence, improvement, inspiration, mastering change, motivation, power, self-control

Forgive and Let Go

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Forgiveness is an often difficult, but creative choice that frees you from being controlled by negative feelings created by past events..

Published August 11, 2022
Categorized as Forgiveness Tagged anger, creative choice, future orentation, letting go, moving on, perspective, resentment, revenge, self-control, stuck in the past

The Challenge of Having an Open Mind

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An open mind prevents self-deception and willful ignorance. It’s a willingness to admit mistakes, look at new ideas and to change your mind when you learn new information.

Published August 8, 2022
Categorized as Belief Tagged bias, change your mind, defensiveness, fair-minded, false beliefs, open minded, prejudice, self-control, self-deception, taking the role of another

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