As someone who does a podcast called "Self Control," I could certainly use a little work on my own self-control from time to time.

If you're like me, you really only become aware of your self control or self discipline when it's lacking or when it's a challenge.

Addiction, bad habits, emotional outbursts, mindless consumption...

And then we snap back to reality and wonder how and why did I just lose control like that??

So, if any of this sounds like you:

Worrying about the past or future, obsessing over things you can't control, weakening yourself with bad habits or negative self-talk and doubt, unsure of yourself, or prone to emotional outbursts...

These are all signs of low self-control BUT they are also possible for you to fix.

If I can do it, so can you. I'd like to share with you the steps I'm making toward a better life through self control. And it may be easier than you think. Listen now!

(00:00) - Intro and what to expect

(02:17) - Step 1: Are you worrying about things you cannot control?

(06:33) - Try this if you are stressed out about what you can't control

(08:35) - The one thing YOU CAN control

(09:52) - How we can think ourselves away from low self-control

(11:48) - Get some easy wins today! Try these 2 tips

(12:54) - Step 2: Two questions to help you find your AUTHENTIC self

(14:17) - How and why are you weakening yourself?

(15:05) - How you can use addiction and bad habits to know yourself better

(16:48) - Examining your strengths and finding your power!

(19:23) - Step 3: Improving your emotional control

(21:36) - The physical side of emotional control

(22:26) - Learning to anticipate emotional triggers

(23:57) - Why emotional control is the third step here

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Further listening - Search these episodes in our feed for more great self-development tools!

"Mood Swings? Harsh Inner Critic? Obsessed With Being Perfect? How To Heal Your Ego and Live a Peaceful Life - Part 1 of 4" - S3E64 - Aug. 2, 2023

"What Is Mindfulness and How Can You Use It To Quit Bad Habits and Improve Your Life?" - S3E45 - May 23, 2023

"The NUMBER 1 Realization I Had to Make In Order To Beat My Addictions" - S3E40 - May 5, 2023

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