Mindfulness is a strategy of calming the mind and the sense of being aware of what our mind is doing in the present moment (Epstein, 2018). Here are 7 lessons mindfulness can teach about improving ...

As parents, we feed our kids and make sure they get exercise to keep their bodies strong. We expose them to new experiences so their minds grow. Science now shows that certain interactions between ...

This module is about self-control and how it is crucial to achieving your goals. This is the first of two videos in the module. After each video, there will be a short quiz. You’ll have to get most of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Psychologist Susan Pinker explores new discoveries in the science of human nature. Read previous columns here. In the early 1980s, a group of psychologists, led by Richard Tremblay of the University ...

To navigate life's stresses, the ability to control one's emotions, thoughts, and actions is essential. Research suggests self-control makes the difference between spiraling after a personal failure ...

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, ...