Hi there Why Self-Control Is Not the Same as Suppression Self-control is often misunderstood. Some people think it means keeping everything in. Saying nothing. Showing nothing. Pretending you are fine. That’s not emotional control. That's suppression. Real self-control is different. It means noticing what you feel without letting the feeling take over the steering wheel. You can be angry and still choose your words. You can feel defensive and still listen. You can feel anxious and still act...