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The new year is a time when we all try to turn over a new leaf by getting rid of bad habits and developing new ones in their place. But as we all know from personal experience, most New Year’s ...

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 ...

Self-control is often mistaken for denial or rigidity. In reality, it is one of the quiet forces that shapes long-term wellbeing, clear thinking and meaningful progress. The books below do not preach ...

When it comes to self-control, adolescents tend to follow the patterns their parents establish, according to West Virginia University psychology research. Professor Amy Gentzler of the WVU Eberly ...

When it comes to self-control, adolescents tend to follow the patterns their parents establish, according to West Virginia University psychology research. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest ...

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 ...