A new study suggests that if your aim is changing bad habits, you can build self-control by focusing on increasing your ...

We think we need greater self-control to be happier. But a new study suggests the arrow of causation points the other way.

Self-control, the ability to override or change internal impulses for the benefit of longer-term, strategic goals, has always been treasured as an admirable human trait. For example, Confucius taught ...

Self-control is like a superpower that helps women navigate life’s challenges with grace and purpose. It’s the ability to manage impulses, emotions, and behaviors in ways that align with deeper values ...

We humans are social creatures, and we need close personal relationships to flourish. When our connections with others are lacking, we feel lonely. Not only does loneliness feel bad, but it also harms ...

Self-control refers to the process of resisting temptations (e.g., eating junk food) that conflict with enduring goals that usually involve bigger but delayed rewards (maintaining a healthy weight and ...