How to easily maintain self control when one is not meditating?

Are there any buddhist methods to maintain self control when one is not meditating? I can easily maintain self control while meditating but after meditation in daily life , I am met with choices which breaks self control. I know I am responsible for what I do? But how to change one's perspective when met with such choices? Like I have two choices : one to give effort to my daily job sincerely or second to avoid my responsibility because I believe my work causes me suffering. If I try to supress these desires they become stronger and stronger next time So,this is my problem. Are there any texts that can help me Or any buddhist practices other than meditation that is easy to perform to supress desires of avoiding responsibility?