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 ...

“What we’re really measuring with the marshmallows isn’t willpower … It’s much more important than that. This task forces kids to find a way to make the situation work for them. They want the second ...

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 ...

Parents regularly worry about how their children will navigate the world as adults. Will they grow up to be happy and well-adjusted? Will they get a good job and live comfortably? Every child is ...

Researchers find that preteens who have good self-control are more likely to have better health and social well-being in their early 30s. Some of the resulting policy recommendations are a bit ...

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 ...

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 ...

Self-regulation is a useful skill that helps individuals cope with certain emotional behaviors and physical movements during stressful situations. In addition, self-regulation helps individuals stay ...

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 ...