"Self-regulate" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To self-regulate means to control or manage one's own behavior, emotions, or performance without external direction or supervision. It is the ability to regulate one's internal states and behaviors, such as emotions, motivation, and learning, without external control. This can include setting goals, monitoring progress, and making adjustments as needed to achieve desired outcomes. Self-regulation is an essential life skill that enables individuals to take responsibility for their own actions, decisions, and learning.
Describing someone who has officially announced or declared themselves as something, without the confirmation or recognition of external authority or evidence. They claim or declare something about themselves, often in a way that may not be universally accepted.