In J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, Gandalf, after talking to himself aloud in the presence of others, defends the practice as, “a habit of the old,” to speak to the wisest person available.

Do you ever wonder why we humans act differently than each other? Why do some people indulge in sweet treats when they're on a diet while others seem to manage not eating junk food on a diet? Well, it ...

Emotional self-regulation is the ability to think before you act, which can help you view situations more positively. Developing this skill takes practice, and you can help through strategies that ...

In industries where government oversight is extensive—such as financial services, pharmaceuticals, freight rail and insurance—the idea of industry self-regulation may seem unnecessary or redundant.

• Self-regulation helps kids manage big emotions and behaviors, but it’s a skill they need to learn over time—and they learn it from their parents. • Parents play a key role in teaching ...

School districts can help students understand and process their emotions while keeping them engaged in learning activities thanks to modern classroom designs. While emotion plays an important role in ...

Industry self-regulation, a form of “soft law,” has long been a key element in the governance of the U.S. economy, offering businesses a vehicle to establish and enforce standards that enhance ...

“Almost nonexistent” is how one educator describes current students’ self-regulation skills. It is a sentiment that is apparently shared by many others. Self-regulation, or the ability to understand ...