Small wins, repeated daily, beat bursts of motivation. Here are 8 quiet habits that build unshakeable self-control—and long-term wins. Small wins, repeated daily, beat bursts of motivation. Here are 8 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A new study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science sheds light on why some people are better at pursuing their long-term goals than others. The researchers found that individuals ...

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 ...

Researchers have a new explanation for why we experience the "happiness paradox"—a phenomenon wherein trying to make ourselves happier actually makes us less happy. Studies have documented the paradox ...

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 ...

OSLO, Norway — We’ve all been there – staring longingly at that last slice of chocolate cake while trying to summon the willpower to resist. Have you ever wondered why some people seem to have an ...