Self-control refers to the process of resisting temptations (e.g., eating junk food) that conflict with enduring goals that usually involve bigger but delayed rewards (maintaining a healthy weight and ...

In Greek mythology, the story of Odysseus and the Sirens illustrates a paradigmatic example of self-control. When the hero of Homer's epic prepared to travel past the Sirens, mythical creatures who ...

If you can consistently resist these everyday temptations, your self-control is much stronger than most people around you.

Two of the best predictors of life-long health and well-being are early childhood self-control skills and healthy eating habits. A new program that teaches parents how to cook with their 2-year-olds ...

So much of our lives are affected by our ability (or inability) to reach a goal. Whatever the plan may be, willpower, self-control, and motivation are at the forefront. Yet, too often, we pressure ...