Self-Control

The dictionary definition of Self-control is:

noun

[mass noun]  

 

the ability to control oneself, in particular one’s emotions and desires, especially in difficult situations:

So, I hear you all asking, why am I writing about self-control? 

 

The answer, dear readers, is because self-control is not exactly my strongest attribute. As many people can testify, I have a notoriously short fuse for a temper, and my constant failings to give up smoking also demonstrate my shortcomings in this area.

 

I am of Irish/Scottish stock, so it could be said that my temper is a classic example of the Celtic temper and say things in the heat of battle that I regret later.  

The lack of self-control also applies to addictions. I have an addictive personality. My demons are caffiene, chocolate, junk food and I have also lost far too much money than is good for me playing cards . . . and of course cigarettes.

So, is there any self-control inside of me? The crazy thing is that when it is absolutely necessary I can show a degree of self-control. In order to get my surgery to be the woman I am, I gave up smoking for four years. For said surgery I also went on a strict diet for several years to make the weight for surgery. Then there is the self-control in finding the necessary time and effort to work on my Open University course. So, I guess there is some hope for me after all.

However, in order for me to exercise self-control, I do need a good kick up the derriere at times.