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

A new study suggests that if your aim is changing bad habits, you can build self-control by focusing on increasing your ...

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.