The lay belief about self-control is that somewhere in your mind, the dual forces of willpower and temptation fight it out in a winner-takes-all battle for control over your behavior. This account ...

Self-control is a remarkable thing and when we’ve got it, welcome outcomes usually follow. But self-control is a tricky thing as we often have to forgo what’s immediately enjoyable in the ...

Modeling self-control is an easy, mutually beneficial way to teach students how to maintain control—and it’s a skill they will need to put into practice throughout their entire lives.

How to Self-Regulate Self-regulation involves attention, self-control, organization, memory strategies, and planning. Whether you’re a child or an adult, learning to self-regulate is important.

Walter Mischel, the psychologist behind the marshmallow test, discusses his new book on self-control and willpower.

Self-control helps you stick with an important goal when you’re tempted to do something else. How can you stay focused and avoid temptation?

So much of our lives are affected by our ability (or inability) to reach a goal. Whatever the plan may be, willpower, self-control, and motivation are at the forefront. Yet, too often, we pressure ...

(ASCD): Self-control doesn’t just happen, it needs to be taught, practiced, and retaught. How do you expect students to enter the classroom and what should they do when they arrive?

Self-control—or the ability to manage one's impulses, emotions, and behaviors to achieve long-term goals—is what separates humans from the rest of the animal kingdom. Self-control is primarily ...