Taking The Wheel: Exercising Self-Control

Whether you realize it or not, you start learning self-control at a young age. By now, you probably have learned to control your impulses for many activities, including talking, eating candy, spending money, and fighting. While it is not too challenging to learn self-control, you must practice the skill in order to master it. In this topic, you will learn the Traffic Light Method of practicing self-control in all types of situations, from school and work to sports and physical activity.

Essential Questions

• What are the three facets of self-control and what do they cover?
• What is the Traffic Light Model?