Just exert a little self-control, you tell yourself. But it’s so hard! People frequently think of self-control as something ...

If you're having trouble with your self-control, this study says spending a little time exercising might be the solution. It’s funny how the instant you try to stick to a healthy diet, the more you ...

People with strong self-control don't rely on sheer willpower. They use smart, science-backed strategies to make resisting ...

Almost everybody faces self-control problems at some point in life. Shedding a couple of extra pounds, turning down the third beer of the night, exercising instead of sitting on the couch watching ...

Why can't I keep myself from doing _____? Why can't I accomplish _____? There are many possible answers to why we fail to resist temptation in our lives, but one of those answers is that we are not ...

I have a friend who does something I’ve always found fascinating. Every morning, his phone buzzes with notifications—texts, emails, news alerts, all of it. And every morning, he ignores them until ...

Queen's University, Ontario provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation CA. Queen's University, Ontario provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. Self-control has long ...