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self-regulation

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/sɛlfˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/ · self-reg-u-la-tion

The ability to control one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in the face of temptations and impulses.

psychology education personal development

Meanings

nounformal

The ability to control one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in the face of temptations and impulses.

اپنی جذبات، خیالات، اور رویوں کو کنٹرول کرنے کی صلاحیت جو لالچ اور خواہشات کے سامنے آتی ہے۔

خود ضابطگی

khud zabitgi

Synonyms

self-control self-discipline willpowerخود کنٹرولذاتی نظمارادے کی طاقت

Antonyms

impulsiveness lack of control indulgenceبے قابو ہوناکنٹرول کی کمیخود غرضی

Common Collocations

self-regulation skills
self-regulation strategies
importance of self-regulation

Example Sentences

Self-regulation is crucial for achieving long-term goals.

خود ضابطگی طویل مدتی مقاصد حاصل کرنے کے لیے بہت اہم ہے۔

khud zabitgi taveel muddat ke maqasid hasil karne ke liye bohot aham hai.

Practicing self-regulation can improve your overall well-being.

خود ضابطگی کی مشق آپ کی مجموعی صحت کو بہتر بنا سکتی ہے۔

khud zabitgi ki mashq aap ki majmoi sehat ko behtar bana sakti hai.

Developing self-regulation can help in managing stress effectively.

خود ضابطگی کو ترقی دینا دباؤ کو مؤثر طریقے سے منظم کرنے میں مدد کر سکتا ہے۔

khud zabitgi ko taraqqi dena dabao ko mo'asar tareeqe se manzim karne mein madad kar sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

self-control:Self-regulation is a broader concept encompassing self-control along with other cognitive and emotional skills.

Word Family

self-regulate

verbخود ضابطہ دینا

self-regulatory

adjectiveخود ضابطہ

💡 Memory Tip

Think of self-regulation as 'steering' your own behavior, like a car.

Imagine a person calmly steering a car on a smooth road, navigating through challenges.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

تمہیں خود پر قابو رکھنا ہے، یہ دنیا کی سب سے بڑی طاقت ہے۔

Tumhein khud par qabo rakhna hai, yeh duniya ki sab se badi taqat hai.

You must maintain control over yourself, it is the greatest power in the world.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

کنٹرول خود میں کرنا، زندگی بہتر بنا سکتا ہے۔

Control khud mein karna, zindagi behtar bana sakta hai.

Taking control within oneself can improve life.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "self-regulate" — to control oneself and one’s behavior

First known use: 20th century

The term combines 'self', referring to oneself, and 'regulation', which denotes governing or controlling.