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 ...

A baby's ability to self-soothe depends on age, distress level, and temperament—meaning parental help isn't a bad habit; it's ...

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 ...

Experiencing feelings of being overwhelmed, stressed and anxious can occur relatively quickly. That’s why emotional self-regulation (ESR) is such an important skill. It helps us manage emotions, cope ...

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 ...

Self-control has long been regarded as one of the strongest predictors of success. Most of us can picture that colleague who never misses a deadline, volunteers for extra projects and keeps everything ...

A scientific squabble over how to define self-control draws from an unlikely source: A story from Greek mythology. Sailing home to Ithaca after the Trojan War, Odysseus longed to hear the Sirens’ ...

You want that new video game so badly, but you’re trying to knock your credit card balance down. Or you’re binging your favorite TV show and can’t wait to find out if a character lives, but it’s late, ...