Understanding Self-Control
This worksheet helps 7th-grade students explore the concept of self-control, its importance, and strategies for developing it in various situations.
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Understanding Self-Control
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Think about how self-control impacts your daily life and decisions.
1. In your own words, define self-control. Provide an example of when you have used self-control.
2. Which of the following is an example of good self-control?
Impulsively buying something you don't need.
Waiting to eat your favorite snack until after dinner.
Yelling at a friend when you're angry.
Giving up on a difficult task quickly.
3. Developing strong self-control can lead to better , improved , and greater in achieving your goals.
4. Self-control is a skill that can be learned and improved over time.
True
False
5. Match each self-control strategy with the situation where it would be most helpful.
a. Distraction
i. You are trying to save money for a new video game.
b. Goal Setting
ii. You feel angry after a disagreement with a friend.
c. Avoidance
iii. You are tempted to eat unhealthy snacks while studying.
6. Describe a situation where you found it difficult to use self-control. What was the outcome, and what could you have done differently?