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 ...

A recent study showed a connection between low self-control and impulse buying as influenced by social media and targeted advertising. Poor self-control was an explanatory factor for having a positive ...

The emotion regulation system is commonly described as comprising of three interacting systems: threat, drive and soothing ...

Ever find yourself on the fringes, peering into social circles as if there's an invisible barrier? That nagging sense of not quite fitting in might stem from low self-worth. But fear not; recognizing ...

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’ ...

The root causes of low self-confidence aren’t events from your past but habits in your present. They smile at themselves in the mirror every morning and repeat positive mantras. Or watch inspiring ...

Hedy Phillips is a freelance lifestyle writer based in New York. While she's not writing on topics like living on a budget and tips for city dwelling, she can usually be found at a concert or ...

People who feel a lack of personal control in their lives are more likely to prefer a culture that imposes order, according to new research. These 'tighter' cultures, in turn, perpetuate their ...

When you're hungry, your blood sugar drops. You might briefly have less self-control. You might grab sweets. And you might snap at a cashier who seems distracted and slow, scold your child in a harsh ...