Self Control - How To Develop Self-Control To Create An Amazing Life

Self Control - What self control is, why it's hard to develop, and how to cultivate more self control to take charge of your life.

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Video Summary:
Wouldn't your life be magical if you could exercise the self control you intend? Your body would be ripped, your bank account always in the black, you'd always floss, eat right, and get up on time. You'd never be plagued by depression, anger, or anxiety, because you'd will your emotions into compliance.

Self control is the building block of all discipline, the cornerstone of achieving any success. Our mind comprehends our reality as two worlds, the outer world of objects, situations, and people around us; and the inner world of our emotions, thoughts, and beliefs. Humans naturally seek solutions to their problems via the outer world, instead of within themselves. The secret to self-control is to change the paradigm. Instead of portraying ourselves as victims who are acted upon by outside forces, we need to be the creators of our situations and success -- a creator mentality, rather than a victim mentality.

As with instilling any habit, exercising self control requires persistence. Imposing discipline strengthens the pre-frontal cortex's impulse control; while giving in to brain-sapping vegetative stimulation such as TV and internet weakens it.

To improve your self control, own your control via your inner world, rather than blaming outside forces. Unhook from outside stimulation, because you're not in control when you're letting your brain be occupied the lazy way. Instead, read and introspect your way to self control.

[naomix]

i’m thankful i accidentally found you and your channel. u deserve the world. my best and deepest wishes of well to you, for guiding me to become the best version of myself.

[ActualizedOrg]

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His words sometimes make me more strong than I already am.

[LDXReal]

Somebody once said "we can't control the winds but we can adjust our sails" which basically means we can't change what happened, but we can change our reaction to it. Outside stuff doesn't make us happy or mad, *we* make *ourselves* happy and mad. *We* give situations labels. You might not be the wealthiest dude alive, but that fact has no connotation until you give it one. You can say "dang it i wish i was rich" and give that fact a negative connotation. Or you can say "well at least i get by with the money i have" and give that same fact, a better connotation. It's all in our minds. And it takes time, energy and control to change the connotations we give to facts in our lives.

[anielkanazarena]

Thank You Leo!
I'm so committed to better myself, I started meditation a week a go it's hard but gonna continue forever I already made so many changes in my life I feel proud of myself even though it's just the beginning. Your videos have helped me so much. So thank you..

[FordMuztang]

Self control is your purpose in life. Love that! You're right I think. That in itself is a great goal.

[dustinvestal]

Leo I'm going to be honest. I thought u were a goober at first but after watching almost everyone of your videos I've realized that u have helped me more than anything else on you tube. I can't thank you enough and just to let you know I've started watching one or more of ur videos a day and am taking them serious. Man I have alot of respect for you and I realized that u are brilliant thanks leo.

[princesslacson]

Whenever I feel disconnected in life, I go back to you Leo. Thank you.

[meganravizza]

I found this on tiktok of all places and it’s the new year. This is an amazing new start to the year❤️

[chuksonthevideoshizz]

The part when you are talking about your body being a load of little thermostats has given me a great eureka moment when it comes to recovery from mental health and recovery. Seriously honestly you have made me feel amazing and take action. Thankyou so much.

[victorsullivan]

To Build Self-Control: @ 16:50

1. Discipline your intentions and take action == trains your Self-Control.
a. If you have intentions to brush teeth twice a day -- do that
b. If you have intentions to work out -- do that
c. If you have intentions to journal -- do that
2. Disconnect from media == break the bad habit of Self-Control sapping media.

[di-zbwb]

Just do it... Nothing more nothing less... You are what you think... If you always do what you've always done, you always get what you always got. 💪

[mamajagrekab]

after studying psychology for the past two years and watching more than 10 of your videos this one right here was the one that opened my ears & moved me to action. again thank you. I really appreciate & share your vision to spread the knowledge of self actualization.

[MyNamesNotAlex]

Well the two main arguments are:
1.Get self control by following through on disciplinary tasks; in other words, get self control by having self control.
(This is very circular but I get it)
2. Unplug (This is great advice, but it does seem strange to recommend an Email service after it. )

[chloe-vanessasmith]

I am extremely emotional, I am trying to improve my self control and it defiantly got worse before it got better, not too sure how to stop being an emotional egg. It doesn't really help that I'm Bipolar.

[LifeIsGood]

it's amazing how I keep coming back to the old videos, as you know how to fluently formulate the wisdom within your speech

[MrAV]

Leo, I'm not sure how to say this but....you've planted a lot of healthy seeds of reality that sprout the truth. I do my best to remain unbiased and objective (like the scientist with the chimps...lol) and it helps keep me grounded. I am currently struggling in certain areas of my life on a personal level and your videos aren't magic pills or quick overnight remedies. ..they are more (to me at least) food for thought. I listen to these daily, sometimes 2-3 in a row or I'll just throw on a play list as I clean the house, or get ready for work etc. I find that as I reprogram my subconscious and have your insight constantly playing in the background I naturally pick up on the BIG picture. So thank you for the paradigm shift assistance. I tell my buddies about self actualization and basically raising your conscious level and the chain reaction of events recently have been superior. I no longer want to live small, as of today I choose to Live BIG!

[lorina-janebuonanducci.]

The ability to give yourself a command and then follow thru with it another fine video

[ashleaclayton]

this literally changed my life tysm xxxx ❤❤❤ it's about separating those two worlds and realising what one is more important

[legallantchristian]

Hi Leo, a Great Thank for your Kindness. I've grown up in the S.O.S Children's Village in Mauritius. I am please to know you and also to consider you as one of my Mentors. No Real Father at all... I mean that I'm extremely Happy to know Mentors like You who I would have wished to be the father I never had. Big Up Respect!