Self-regulation is the ability to manage your emotions and behavior in accordance with the demands of the situation. ... It is a set of skills that enables children, as they mature, to direct their own behavior towards a goal, despite the unpredictability of the world and our own feelings.

What is an example of self-regulation?

Examples of Self-Regulation in Children

Regulating their reactions to emotions like frustration or excitement. Calming themselves down after something exciting or upsetting happens. Being able to focus on a task. Refocusing their attention on a new task.

What is meant by self regulating behaviour?

Self-regulation is the ability to understand and manage your behaviour and your reactions to feelings and things happening around you. It includes being able to: regulate reactions to strong emotions like frustration, excitement, anger and embarrassment. calm down after something exciting or upsetting. focus on a task.