Self Control One of the Seven Essential Virtues

Self - Control One of the Seven Essential Virtues

Objective: We will listen, read, and write about the virtue of self-control.

What is Self Control? Self Control means controlling your words, actions and body at all times.

What does self control look like?

It looks like: üYour body calm. üYour hands still. üListening to others. üControlling your anger. üControlling your body.

Lacking self control

What does self control sound like?

Self control sounds like: ü“I need to stay calm” ü“I need to make a good choice” ü“I think it is your turn. ” ü“I should count to 10. ” ü“I need to stop and think”

How does self control make you feel?

*Self control makes me feel calm. *Self control makes me feel in control of my body. *Self control makes me feel grown up. *Self control makes me feel in control of my emotions or anger.

How can you show self control? *Stop and Think. *Control your anger or emotions. *Think before acting. *Take 10 deep breaths *Act wisely

Show your self control ü I show self control when I think before I act. ü I show self control when I control my words and actions. ü I show self control when I make a wise choice.

Words for self control ü “Stop and think. ” ü “I need to make a good choice. ” ü “I feel _____when you _____. ” ü “That was very kind of you. ” ü “I need to stay calm. ” ü “ 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10”

Reviewing the 7 Essential Virtues: Kindness Respect Self-Control Empathy Tolerance Conscience Fairness

Did we meet our objective? “I will show self control by controlling my words, actions and body at all times. ”

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