KIM LANDERS: New research from the United States has raised questions about what we know about self-control. Until now, most research has suggested that self-control is like a muscle: we can train it, ...

Are you a self-disciplined person? It's not a trivial question. Having good willpower or self control is linked to life success in just about every way you can measure it: being liked by others, ...

Self-control has long been regarded as one of the strongest predictors of success. Most of us can picture that colleague who never misses a deadline, volunteers for extra projects and keeps everything ...

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 ...

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 ...

Self-control is one of those qualities that can change many areas of life. Whether it’s sticking to a healthy habit, managing emotions, or making better decisions, having self-control helps a person ...

You want that new video game so badly, but you’re trying to knock your credit card balance down. Or you’re binging your favorite TV show and can’t wait to find out if a character lives, but it’s late, ...

A new study finds people who habitually try to be happier also tend to have less willpower. Researchers have a new explanation for why we experience the "happiness paradox" -- a phenomenon wherein ...