Towards a definition of Self-control

• containment
• temper, emotions, desires, impulses
• discipline
• psychological state
• respect, self-respect
• satisfying your needs and no more
• moderation
• appetites
• limits, natural limits, boundaries
• limits under pressure
• restraining military force
• thinking of other people
• self-interest
• physical control
• choice, sticking with a choice
• knowing and focusing on your goals
• composure
• controlling what you think v.s. controlling what you do

http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/self-control

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-control