Self Control means: Taking the time to think through choices rather than act on impulse.
The only person who can control your behavior is...you. We make our own choices. Unfortunately, sometimes we do or say things that we wish we didn’t do or say. We may be angry, impatient, excited or frustrated and make a mistake.
Have you ever said something or done something to someone and then said to yourself “whoops, I wish I didn’t do or say that?” We all have! We must stop and think before we act. We shouldn’t do the first thing that pops into our heads! When we stop and think through our choices, we can come up with great solutions. When we stop and think before we act, it’s called self control.
What does self control look like? What does it look like when someone doesn’t have self control? If everyone did the first thing that popped into their heads, what would school be like? Traffic? If we want something, we can’t do the first
thing that pops into our heads. Remember S.T.E.P.
(1) STOP. How? (i.e. take a break/breath)
(2) THINK up some solutions. What are some?
(3) EVALUATE using 3 questions;
(a) Would the solution work?
(b) Is it safe?
(c) Is it fair?
(4) PROCEED with the plan.
Using S.T.E.P., we can practice self control and make better decisions in our lives.
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