Olivia Remes, a mental health researcher at the University of Cambridge, says these are the three things everyone should do ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever carried a backup pair of underwear, kept a change of clothes at your office, or declined an invitation to a party because you were worried about your tendency to pee a bit when you didn ...

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 ...

Self-worth, the inner belief that you are valuable and deserving of love, respect, and success, is the foundation of emotional well-being. In a world that constantly demands validation, maintaining a ...

For both humans and dogs, self-control, or what we commonly refer to as willpower, is an important ability. Without it we would give in to any momentary urges and be unable to direct our minds to ...

Yes, it’s that time of year again: when we swear we’ll eat more healthily, work out regularly, stop smoking, and get our finances under control. Unfortunately, as we all know, it can be incredibly ...

Film actor Morgan Freeman said: "Self-control is strength. Calmness is mastery. You have to get to the point where your mood doesn't shift based on the insignificant actions of someone else. Don't ...

Every year during the holidays, many of us eat and drink too much, and spend more money than we should. You make commitments to yourself, promises to others, and vows to the gods of self-restraint, ...