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

Self-harming and self-sabotaging behaviors, from skin picking to ghosting people, all stem from evolutionary survival mechanisms, according to a compelling new psychological analysis.

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Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton share thier favourite moments from across 2025 on Monocle on Design and pick out what they’re looking forward to in the year ahead. Nic Monisse and Grace Charlton on ...

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 ...

Source: usushiorei/Pixabay Being productive at work. Keeping up with healthy habits and household chores. Communicating well with others. Almost everything we want to do requires a measure of ...

The new year is a time when we all try to turn over a new leaf by getting rid of bad habits and developing new ones in their place. But as we all know from personal experience, most New Year’s ...

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While we may have heard that it’s important to treat ourselves with kindness, sometimes this is easier said than done, especially when we’re under stress. When we’re facing challenging circumstances, ...

Self-regulation is a useful skill that helps individuals cope with certain emotional behaviors and physical movements during stressful situations. In addition, self-regulation helps individuals stay ...