Self-control occurs when our choices are guided by the long-term consequences of our actions rather than by small, immediate gains. Refusing to snack now so that one can enjoy a delicious meal later ...

Last month I received a query from a distinguished professor of neuroscience asking whether there is any literature linking mentalization to self-control. This was a reminder of how segregated ...

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 ...

These are comments I might get when people learn about my lifestyle. I’m one of those annoying people who eat lots of fruits and vegetables, exercise five times a week, save a portion of their salary, ...

Ordinarily, the sound of splintering wood on an elementary school playground might give a school administrator cause for concern. But for six weeks this summer, it was music to the ears of Spring ...

Waiting can be boring, which is why we typically do anything we can to avoid it. We fill moments where we have to wait with something to keep our minds busy—such as scrolling on social media, reading ...