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I remember, a few weeks ago, jokingly telling a friend that I had no self-control. The truth is, I have more self-control than anyone I know. But, I also have difficulty maintaining my self-control when I see it more as an option than an action. In fact, the main difficulty, I have found, in having self-control is the decision whether or not to see it as an option.
For instance: when I am around a mountain of chocolate, my mind goes into overdrive. Should I partake or not? Self-control as an action is saying "Sure, but just a bite or two." But, my mind starts rationalizing, "Who am I trying to impress anyway?" and "AH! The JOY of being single!" So, I dive in.
On the other hand, I do have priorities, like paying my bills. So, no matter how much I want to spend at the online casino, I have to be very careful -- and I am pretty responsible...sometimes to a fault, where it matters.
I can't say I've always had such self-control, though. Find something (or someone) I am willing to give up everything for, and game is ON. Or, was. I have learned that NO ONE on earth is worth giving up everything for -- except MYSELF.
Sometimes I wonder whether that makes me selfish...or smart. Some lessons of the past were just too hard learned to be ignored.
I guess I'll find out how much self-control I have when I quit smoking again in April.
Ya'll have a blessed day!
I remember, a few weeks ago, jokingly telling a friend that I had no self-control. The truth is, I have more self-control than anyone I know. But, I also have difficulty maintaining my self-control when I see it more as an option than an action. In fact, the main difficulty, I have found, in having self-control is the decision whether or not to see it as an option.
For instance: when I am around a mountain of chocolate, my mind goes into overdrive. Should I partake or not? Self-control as an action is saying "Sure, but just a bite or two." But, my mind starts rationalizing, "Who am I trying to impress anyway?" and "AH! The JOY of being single!" So, I dive in.
On the other hand, I do have priorities, like paying my bills. So, no matter how much I want to spend at the online casino, I have to be very careful -- and I am pretty responsible...sometimes to a fault, where it matters.
I can't say I've always had such self-control, though. Find something (or someone) I am willing to give up everything for, and game is ON. Or, was. I have learned that NO ONE on earth is worth giving up everything for -- except MYSELF.
Sometimes I wonder whether that makes me selfish...or smart. Some lessons of the past were just too hard learned to be ignored.
I guess I'll find out how much self-control I have when I quit smoking again in April.
Ya'll have a blessed day!
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