Self-control is often misunderstood as denial, but research shows it is a quiet form of power. This list examines five non-fiction books that explain restraint through psychology, economics and ...

A close look at ten psychology classics that shaped how we think about behaviour, meaning, happiness, persuasion, bias, and ...

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 ...

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Every year, nearly half of all Americans start the year with a resolution to change something about their lives. People make goals to try to be healthier and happier versions of themselves. But most ...

I was thinking of starting this post by asking you to cue the 1980s Laura Branigan hit “Self Control”—except this version of self-control won’t have you losing your mind in the middle of the night.

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’ ...