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 ...

Do emotions get in the way of your success? Does your inner voice sometimes seem like it’s not even on your side? Well, what if I told you that there are simple strategies to turn those challenges ...

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 ...