Self-control occurs when our choices are guided by the long-term consequences of our actions rather than by small, immediate gains. Refusing to snack now so that one can enjoy a delicious meal later ...

Last month I received a query from a distinguished professor of neuroscience asking whether there is any literature linking mentalization to self-control. This was a reminder of how segregated ...

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 ...

Self-Control 8 Steps to Help Your Child Develop Self Control Self-control is all about learning to regulate our emotions. Posted June 17, 2015 | Reviewed by Ekua Hagan “What we’re really measuring ...

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 ...

A new study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science challenges the conventional wisdom regarding the relationship between self-discipline and happiness. The findings suggest that ...

Parenting—it’s a wild ride, isn’t it? You're juggling a hundred things at once, navigating school, work, and every other little snag that life throws at you. Sometimes, in the chaos of it all, certain ...

Parents regularly worry about how their children will navigate the world as adults. Will they grow up to be happy and well-adjusted? Will they get a good job and live comfortably? Every child is ...

PORTAGE | Willowcreek Middle School is celebrating core values each month with a convocation for the entire school. This month's core value is self-control. Tony Malevsky, from J.K.A Karate School in ...