A scientific squabble over how to define self-control draws from an unlikely source: A story from Greek mythology. Sailing home to Ithaca after the Trojan War, Odysseus longed to hear the Sirens’ ...

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

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 ...

Around this time each year, my family and I, as well as Jews around the world, celebrate Passover, the holiday that commemorates the exodus of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. Like many Jewish ...

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 ...

It’s probably all too familiar. Against your best intentions, you find yourself reaching for a late-night snack again. You snap at a colleague who didn’t really say anything wrong. You find excuses so ...

Have you ever questioned your own sanity? Maybe you’re feeling pushed to the brink and thought I can’t take anymore; this is going to drive me insane. Maybe in these moments you wondered if you could ...

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 ...

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, ...