What Happened to the Idea of Self-Control?

What Happened to the Idea of Self-Control?

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We tend to think of genius as something you’re born with — a rare trait possessed by the Einsteins and Teslas of the world. But what if many of the abilities we associate with genius — a great memory, quick problem-solving, mental math, creative insight — are actually trainable s ...  Show more

The Hidden Power of Heat — How a Good Sweat Heals Your Body and Mind

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Self-Control
Karl and Crew

Today, on Karl and Crew Mornings, we continued our new theme: "Discipline Week".  We discussed having self-control, and having self-control that is born in the Spirit.  Do you know self-control has nothing to do with self?  It's all about abiding and the Fruit of the Spirit.  Scr ...  Show more

Discipline of Desire: Self-Mastery is Self-Love
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Have you ever wondered why the richest countries on Earth consistently rank so high in anxiety and depression? 

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Beyond the Controlling Self - Part 2
Tara Brach

Beyond the Controlling Self - Part 2  - It's natural that we do what we can to ward off danger and further ourselves. While our control strategies – such as aggression, judging, planning, seeking approval, pretending – have a developmental role, they are not a recipe for happi ...

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Self Control
Talking with my thoughts

Self control is really mixed in with discipline right? like We dont really relize it until you sit down and think of it. The intrent or "google" might say self control is something to do with controlling your impulsivness but i dont agree!!!. I talk about everythin self control a ...  Show more