This is Kelly Orchard’s Apple A Day. Sixty Seconds on wisdom, success and personal growth. We’re focusing on how growth begins with yourself.

Self-control is the quality that allows you to stop yourself from doing things you want to do but that might not be in your best interest. For example, without self-control, you might burp and curse nonstop.

“Have you ever had a potato chip or two and pretty soon you’ve eaten the whole bag? Eating a whole bag of chips shows little self-control. Not charging an expensive thing you want to a credit card takes self-control. Getting up early for work takes self-control. Without self-control, it's hard to get far in life. Self-control is similar to self-discipline.”

http://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/self-control

According to Psychology Today, “Self-control separates us from our ancient ancestors and the rest of the animal kingdom. Rather than responding to immediate impulses, we can plan, we can evaluate alternative actions, and we can refrain from doing things we'll regret. We can also take advantage of these innately human abilities by developing wisdom and willpower.”

Self- Control is an important component of your personal and professional growth. It’s time for you to begin putting it into practice.

This has been Kelly Orchard’s Apple A Day…Now, go out and be fruitful.

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