I was thinking of starting this post by asking you to cue the 1980s Laura Branigan hit “Self Control”—except this version of self-control won’t have you losing your mind in the middle of ...

Self-control, the ability to override or change internal impulses for the benefit of longer-term, strategic goals, has always been treasured as an admirable human trait. For example, Confucius ...

They may simply have developed their self-control muscle such that they don’t enjoy going out of control and spending money that doesn’t really need to be spent.

A recent study suggests self-control need not require a lot of willpower. This post reviews the new research and describes strategies for effortless self-control.

Having high self-control is often seen as a good thing. It’s believed to be key to success in many aspects of life—whether that’s getting a promotion at work, sticking to your workout regime, or ...

First, what is ‘self-control’ and why does it matter? Traditionally, psychologists have defined self-control as the ability to wait for later, larger rewards.

The Bhagavad Gita offers a surprising answer. In Chapter 3, Verse 42, it reveals that self-control alone isn’t enough. Without something deeper—self-knowledge—our efforts can fall apart.

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.

A study has found that Eurasian jays can pass a version of the 'marshmallow test' -- and those with the greatest self-control also score the highest on intelligence tests.