Disciplined
In control of emotions, thoughts and actions.
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These people can control their thoughts, emotions, and actions. They’re hard-working, energetic, and able to motivate themselves to strive towards the best outcomes in many aspects of their lives.
They feel that practice is as important as performance, and can always say "enough is enough." They're always prepared and because they have a unique ability to ignore distractions or boredom, they can motivate themselves to complete tasks regardless of whether they want to or not.
Like Careful people, they can easily resist temptation and control their urges. While Carefulness is defined more by impulse control and having a measured response to things, discipline is defined by an ability to get stuff done without getting sidetracked by distractions or obstacles.
In love, Disciplined people have an accurate sense of self and are easily and openly able to communicate their needs and intentions. They can also be accommodating, as they are willing to adjust their behavior to better get along with their partner.
During a disagreement, these people are motivated to resolve the issue without letting their emotions cloud their judgement.
At work, high scorers are able to stay focused on current goals and tasks and don't let themselves get easily distracted. With this, they are also dependable, as they tend to hold themselves accountable for completing assignments by their given deadlines.
In challenging situations, they know how to remain calm and respond effectively, addressing the cause of the issue directly and not letting their emotions guide their actions.
A large part of developing self-regulation is becoming self-aware. In order to gain control over one's thoughts and emotions, one must become aware of how one thinks or feel in response to certain people or situations. Likewise, it's important to monitor/attend to one's own behavior when trying to control it.
Another strategy one can adopt to engage in more self-regulation is getting into a small routine or exercising some area of discipline on a regular basis. For instance, it can be as simple as trying to exercise at least once a week or eating sugary foods in moderation.