Listen to neurophilosopher Patricia's Churchland's discussion of self-control Philosophybites. According to neuroscientists and psychologists, self-control requires:

Deferment of gratification of a lesser value now for a greater value later;
Maintenance of a goal despite distractions;
Suppression of inappropriate impulses;
Canceling an action when it would be disastrous

As you might suspect, Churchland is a compatibilist. Do you then self-control is freedom? Does it leave anything out?

*If you would like to see a fun interview, what her discuss neurophilosophy with Colbert here.