Out-of-control behavior by CEOs and other powerful people constantly makes headlines – so much so that some might consider impulsivity a pathway to power. New research from the UC San Diego Rady ...

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’ ...

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 ...

At the start of every new year, many of us think about how to make our lives better going forward. Perhaps we want to lose weight or stop drinking or stay off of our cell phones. If only we had more ...

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 ...

Billions of people use the internet every day. Yet each person’s entry into this technological environment begins with a ...

What motivates you? There are arguably three major need-based theories of human motivation: (1) Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs ranging from basic physiological needs to the seldom-achieved need ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You want that new video game so badly, but you’re trying to knock your credit card balance down. Or you’re binging your favorite ...

In today’s world, people seek likes, views, and constant attention. Phones buzz, screens shine, and silence feels strange. Hanuman stands as a powerful contrast to this noise. Though he possessed ...

We’ve been sold this idea that self-control is about having iron willpower and constantly pushing through cravings, distractions, or bad moods, but real self-control isn’t showy or over-the-top. You ...

This African proverb teaches that inner strength and self control protect you from external negativity. Mastering your ...