Self-Regulation: the ability to control or redirect disruptive impulses and moods; the propensity to suspend judgment--to think before acting (Goleman, 2004, p. 88). The following are key indicators of self-regulation. 

• Trustworthiness and integrity
• Comfort with ambiguity
• Openness to change

Self-regulation refers to a person's capacity to balance anxiety, fear, and anger so that they do not overly interfere with getting things accomplished (Griffin & Moorhead, 2007, p. 65).

 The Emotional Competence Framework: Self-Regulation ("EI Framework," n.d., p. 2)

Self-control: Managing disruptive emotions and impulses. People with this competence:

• Manage their impulsive feelings and distressing emotions well
• Stay composed, positive, and unflappable even in trying moments.
• Think clearly and stay focused under pressure

Trustworthiness: Maintaining standards of honesty and integrity. People with this competence are:

• Act ethically and are above reproach
• Build trust through reliability and authenticity
• Admit their own mistakes and confront unethical actions in others
• Take touch, principled stands even if they are unpopular 

Conscientiousness: Taking responsibility for personal performance. People with this competence:

• Meet commitments and keep promises 
• Hold themselves accountable for meeting their objectives
• Are organized and careful in their work  

Adaptability: Flexibility in handling change. People with this competence:

• Smoothing handle multiple demands, shifting priorities, and rapid change 
• Adapt their responses and tactics to fit fluid circumstances
• Are flexible in how they see events  

Innovativeness: Being comfortable with and open to novel ideas an new information. People with this competence:

• Seek out fresh ideas from a wide variety of sources 
• Entertain original solutions to problems
• Generate new ideas 
• Take fresh perspectives and risks in their thinking