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

We have many avenues to distract us from our goals. Whether it is social media, the latest celebrity gossip or the phones in our pockets, modern society has built engaging systems for our ...

People often keep it a secret, but the urge to self-harm isn’t uncommon, especially in adolescents and young adults. Many ...

Finding self-control can be a struggle for many. Here’s how to fight impulsive decision-making and live by your true values. Self-control can feel like an uphill battle. Whether it’s resisting the ...

Are you afraid of losing control and doing something you later regret? Discover the secret to greater confidence in your ...

Self-control is the capacity to override one’s impulse or desire in order to attain another goal (Mischel, 2014). The alternative to exercising self-control is indulging in an action that momentarily ...

Having high self-control is often seen as a good thing. It’s believed to be key to success in many aspects of life—whether that’s getting a promotion at work, sticking to your workout regime, or ...

A new neuroscience twist on a classic psychology study offers some clues to what makes one student able to buckle down for hours of homework before a test while his classmates party. The study, ...

A scientific squabble over how to define self-control draws from an unlikely source: A story from Greek mythology. Sailing home to Ithaca after the Trojan War, Odysseus longed to hear the Sirens’ ...

Self-Control: How to Help Four-Year-Olds Make Good Choices Self-Control: How to Help Four-Year-Olds Make Good Choices Emotions influence behavior. Part of growing up is learning how to manage our ...