People who can delay gratification and master their impulses thrive in life. And experts say that you can learn skills to rein in bad habits. By Christina Caron We tend to respect and even idolize ...

Young professionals should treat their first few years of work as a "paid residency," focusing on self-discovery and exploration. Build a learning ecosystem through diverse mentorships and peer ...

Do you find yourself being harshly self-critical after you’ve made a mistake or failed to meet a personal goal? Familiar self-statements might be: “I can’t seem to do anything right!” or “I’m just not ...

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Ever blurt something out and instantly wish you could take it back? That kind of impulsivity is totally normal—but it’s also something you can train. New research in Medicine & Science in Sports & ...

It might seem like our fears are instinctive or automatic and therefore beyond our control. But we can, in fact, shake them. Our sense of our own competency enhances our ability to behave courageously ...

Scientists have a problem studying self-love. Research abounds on self-compassion, self-esteem, self-care, and even unconditional positive self-regard. Scholars have published definitions of these ...

How to tell if you're handling life like a pro Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS Emotionally mature people are self-aware and can manage their emotions in a healthy way. A sign of emotional ...

Research from McKinsey shows that demand for social and emotional skills will grow by 26% by 2030. As AI transforms our workplace, the most important career development shift of our time is the need ...