Physical and emotional wellness and balanced living—not depriving yourself of the things you want but, at the same time, not overindulging—are goals most people strive for but sometimes have ...

Emotional self-regulation is the ability to think before you act, which can help you view situations more positively. Developing this skill takes practice, and you can help through strategies that ...

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 ...

Distractions and temptations can arise both at work and at home, so to achieve personal and professional goals, it is critical to harness one’s willpower. Whether you’re striving to increase your ...

Repeat this line: You feel happy, calm and fulfilled. It may not be as easy as that — but acts of self-compassionate touch have been linked to improved mental health, according to a study from the ...

Jocelyn Solis-Moreira is a New York-based science journalist whose work has appeared in Health, Live Science, and Discover Magazine, among other publications. She holds a master's degree in psychology ...

Do you ever get the feeling your brain is always racing ahead of your best intentions? Impulse control can be a struggle, especially as a neurodivergent woman. Quick reactions can create problems that ...

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’ ...