Impulse Control

While emotion regulation involves managing emotions, impulse control is managing behavior and actions. Good impulse control means thinking ahead to possible positive and negative consequences of choices, as well how your behavior could impact short- and long-term goals.

• Stay on task using time-management and organization skills

• Complete steps of a task in a set order

• Exhibit self-control despite distractions

• Pay attention to social cues like when to move forward in line

• Pay attention when adults ask questions

• Follow directions despite a tempting distraction

• Resist peer pressure

• Weigh pros and cons of a situation,

• Differentiate between short and long-term goals

• Recognize what’s inside and outside of your control

Impulse Control activities

Circle of control