Or you’re binging your favorite TV show and can’t wait to find out if a character lives, but it’s late, and you need to be alert for work tomorrow. Just exert a little self-control, you tell ...

Reflecting on the strength model of self-control, some criticisms of the model, and some of the adjustments that have emerged ...

Having high self-control is often seen as a good thing. It’s believed to be key to success in many aspects of life—whether that’s getting a promotion at work, sticking to your workout regime, or ...

Glasser’s work reinforces the idea that self-esteem is strengthened when individuals recognise their agency: They choose ...

We have many avenues to distract us from our goals. Whether it is social media, the latest celebrity gossip or the phones in our pockets, modern society has built engaging systems for our ...

Alex Lambert works and studies at Nottingham Trent University. She also collaborates with individuals affiliated with Radically Open Ltd. Having high self-control is often seen as a good thing. It’s ...

These are comments I might get when people learn about my lifestyle. I’m one of those annoying people who eat lots of fruits and vegetables, exercise five times a week, save a portion of their salary, ...