We think we need greater self-control to be happier. But a new study suggests the arrow of causation points the other way.

Self-control, the ability to override or change internal impulses for the benefit of longer-term, strategic goals, has always been treasured as an admirable human trait. For example, Confucius taught ...

Self-control is like a superpower that helps women navigate life’s challenges with grace and purpose. It’s the ability to manage impulses, emotions, and behaviors in ways that align with deeper values ...

We humans are social creatures, and we need close personal relationships to flourish. When our connections with others are lacking, we feel lonely. Not only does loneliness feel bad, but it also harms ...

This is part four of a five-part series. Leaders routinely repress or defer their own needs, desires, goals, or emotions in service of others, which is called self-control. While many leaders are ...