take self-control

Examples (10)

• It took all the self-control he had not to lose his temper.
• Dealing with the rude customer took immense self-control.
• Resisting the urge to procrastinate takes considerable self-control.
• Staying calm in such a chaotic situation takes a lot of self-control.
• To maintain focus during long study sessions, it takes strong self-control.
• She found that managing her anger took constant self-control.
• It will take incredible self-control to avoid eating all the cookies.
• The athlete's performance showed how much self-control it takes to excel.
• Learning to delay gratification takes significant self-control.
• Overcoming bad habits always takes a great deal of self-control.