# Self-Control ## Definition > [!info] Definition Control over _behavior_ or control over emotions in service > for control over behavior. - Aspects - Resisting _temptations_ and not acting impulsively. - Having the _discipline_ to stay on task despite _distractions_/_temptations_ to give up/leisure/more interesting tasks. Which is related to the final aspect of self-control: - _[[delay-of-gratification|Delaying gratification]]_. - Usually in the form of competition between the desire to do x and to do y, but it's not necessary. e.g., not to blurt out the first response. ## Discussions - I will add to this: overcoming inertia.