self-controls
Holding oneself back
Self-controls is the plural of self-control, the capacity to regulate one's impulses, emotions, or behaviors.
The plural typically appears when discussing distinct instances or types: Different self-controls govern eating, spending, and anger.
More often, self-control appears as an uncountable noun: She showed remarkable self-control.
Mental strength resisting impulse
- restraintControl over impulses
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- inhibitionMental check on behavior
- composureEmotional self-control
moderation · forbearance · temperance · resisting · mindfulness
Regular repeated behaviors
- routinesEstablished sequences of actions
- boundariesLines marking separation
- limitsImposed maximum points
- abstinenceVoluntary forgoing of indulgences
avoidance · overeating · sobriety · moderation · curfews · rationing · pacing · accountability
Adjustable device parameters
- permissionsOfficial allowances granted
- togglesSwitches between two states
- configurationsParticular arrangements of parts
- dashboardVehicle control panel
willpower
Mental strength resisting impulse
- restraintControl over impulses
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- inhibitionMental check on behavior
composure · moderation · forbearance · temperance · resisting · mindfulness
habits
Regular repeated behaviors
- routinesEstablished sequences of actions
- boundariesLines marking separation
- limitsImposed maximum points
abstinence · avoidance · overeating · sobriety · moderation · curfews · rationing · pacing · accountability
settings
Adjustable device parameters
- permissionsOfficial allowances granted
- togglesSwitches between two states
- configurationsParticular arrangements of parts
self-controlsself-indulgence
Excessive yielding to desires
impulsivity · impulsiveness · giving in · abandon · recklessness
self-controlsloss of control
Inability to direct outcomes
losing one's temper · flying off the handle · outburst · meltdown · outbursts
self, control, controller, selfless, controlled, controlling, self-control, controls, uncontrolled