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

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 ...

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 ...

Neuroticism may moderate the relationship between certain personality traits and self-control, and the interaction effects appear to differ by the type of self-control, according to a new study.

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Our lives are based on self-worth. It affects the type of relationships that we ...