Inhibition (Self-Control)
“Every act of self-control leads to a sense of self-respect.” – Abraham Low
Self-control means being the boss of our own actions. It’s like having a remote control for our behavior. When we use self-control, we can:
- Pause and Think: Before reacting, take a deep breath. Ask yourself, “What’s the best choice here?”
- Make Thoughtful Choices: Instead of acting impulsively, consider the consequences. What happens if we eat all the cookies now?
- Stay Calm: Even when things feel intense, we can keep our cool. Imagine a calm superhero shield around you!
Identify Challenges: Think about situations where self-control is tough. Maybe it’s resisting that extra screen time or not interrupting during class.
1. Watch the Video
You are going to watch a video about self-control (2:51'). Before watching the video, think about the moments in the past week in which you found it difficult to control yourself. Think about situations where self-control is tough. Maybe it’s resisting that extra screen time or not interrupting during class.
What happened? What did you think? How did you thoughts make you feel? And last, but surely not least, how did those feelings make you behave? Reflect on these questions.
Draw a table on a piece of paper like the one below and fill it in.
| Situation | Reaction | What could you have done differently? |
|---|---|---|
| ____ | ____ | ____ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ |
| ____ | ____ | ____ |
Watch the video. Take notes while watching.
2. Read the Text
Read the text about inhibition/self-control. While reading, underline key quotations.
Remember, every small victory is a step toward mastering self-control. Let’s soar like superheroes and make wise choices!