At first glance, self-control can sound as though it depends on personal willpower or moral discipline. But biblical ...
I was standing near the ice lanterns that lined the trail of a mid-distance sled dog race, watching teams trot by with a beautiful combination of determination and joy. It’s a mesmerizing sight—dogs ...
Good intentions are not enough. Sticking to one’s plan is hard work. We humans are notoriously poor at following through with our plans. We tend to be ambivalent about making a change. We want to lose ...
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 ...
When it comes to self-control, adolescents tend to follow the patterns their parents establish, according to West Virginia University psychology research. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest ...
Exercising self-control is about more than simply maintaining a willpower of iron and an eye toward the greater good, a new Yale study finds; it’s really a delicate dance full of waffling deliberation ...