A new study suggests that if your aim is changing bad habits, you can build self-control by focusing on increasing your ...

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 ...

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 ...

Society is awash in instant and constant gratification. From the abundance of consumer choices around nearly every corner to technological advances that have put every song, video, product, service ...