Here’s why emotional maturity, insight, self-control and communication skills can sometimes mask a deeper fear of closeness.

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

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People often keep it a secret, but the urge to self-harm isn’t uncommon, especially in adolescents and young adults. Many ...

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 ...

People with actual intelligence don't waste energy complaining about things they can't change or control. Instead, they focus ...

Self-control refers to the process of resisting temptations (e.g., eating junk food) that conflict with enduring goals that usually involve bigger but delayed rewards (maintaining a healthy weight and ...

While millennials debate the perfect morning routine app, disciplined boomers have quietly mastered seven science-backed ...

Self-Absorbed People Often Display These 12 Traits Without Realizing It, Psychologists Say originally appeared on Parade. The label "self-absorbed" carries a negative connotation, and being called ...