Impulse Control

Definition:

The ability to resist immediate urges or desires and make thoughtful decisions.

Behaviors:

Pausing before reacting

Thinking before speaking

Evaluating consequences

Considering others

Exercising patience

Conversation Starter:

How do you manage your impulses in situations where you feel tempted to act immediately, and what strategies help you maintain control?

After an Activity:

Were there moments when you felt the urge to act impulsively? How did you manage those impulses, and what effect did it have on your experience?

Quote #1

“Self-control is strength. Right thought is mastery. Calmness is power.” – James Allen

Quote #2

“Impulse control is the heart of a strong will.” – Henry Cloud

Quote #3

What lies in our power to do, lies in our power not to do. – Aristotle