Self-control is the foundation for living an incredible life. 
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In the world of boastful and overly smart people, talking about grounding yourself in reality seems beside the point. 
But I feel, like many people, there is space to discuss how to be as close to reality as possible by observing all the ups and downs (occurrences) in our lives and all around us. 
Nature operates by applying "checks and balances." Large sections accept the might of unseen power, and through varying practices, they seek incredible life in the real sense, taking the "unforeseen" into consideration. 
There is a strong observation that things are in flux and that nothing will remain the same for a long time, irrespective of who you are, what you are, where you are, and finally, why you are. 
As I understand it, "self-control" is a powerful tool to bring about desirable changes in human lives. 
Self-control implies keeping oneself in control concerning intentions, actions, and reactions and away from all things branded inhuman. 
Regardless of what we do, we come into the grip of anger, lies, lust, greed, blame, cruelty, dislikes, and many other negative factors. In all these moments, the "self" is not in control. 
Humans have been assigned the power to correct when they commit a mistake or gaffe. Of course, not all people are applying this power. Some people find it unnecessary to apply any break when they are high achievers in a materialistic world.
Let it be clarified that self-control is related to behaviour and, in no way, retards the intensity of efforts to score high, keeping humanity in mind. 
"The best time for you to hold your tongue is the time you feel you must say something or bust," says Josh Billings. 
When we practice self-control for a month through different practices, it is expected to help us be in control in the months ahead too, and in this process, self-discipline evolves to make our lives align with the demands of righteous living. 
Once self-discipline is achieved, many good practices replace bad ones, and there are changes to the surprise of practitioners too. 
We are doing many practices without knowing the long-term impact of such practices. For example, when we are fasting, the consequences go beyond health benefits and extending charity. When we fast and forget to clean internally, it needs attention. 
In a normal scenario, we are aware of "why" we do any practice. A person knows he is attending a gym to keep his body fit, and a driver knows safety first when driving. Here, the purposes are known, and so the ultimate goal is achieved. 
 When we are engaged in vigorous practices, it is expected that apart from common goodness, forgotten traits like gratitude, forgiveness, empathy, and courage will start reemerging and taking sound footing. 
"Self-control is one mark of a mature person; it applies to control of language, physical treatment of others, and the appetites of the body." Joseph B. Wirthlin
The things to keep under control are overgrown desires, wrong priorities, bad intentions, biased assumptions, unjust actions, and so forth.
Practically, it is seen that once one good trait is ingrained in our lives, the door for other good things is opened as normal flows. If you are self-disciplined, you will find that other features like productivity, trust, keeping promises, and others become part of your behaviour, usually sooner. 
In short
Know what you do. Also, know why you do. Get the purpose achieved. You are capable of doing it. Not yet done does not mean it can’t be done. 
Let our activities create an atmosphere of purposeful living, even in rough surroundings.