Just exert a little self-control, you tell yourself. But it’s so hard! People frequently think of self-control as something ...

Think about the last time you were tempted to do something that you otherwise wouldn’t do, like eat that piece of candy, stay up that extra hour, or sit in front of the TV instead of go for a run. The ...

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 ...

Around this time each year, my family and I, as well as Jews around the world, celebrate Passover, the holiday that commemorates the exodus of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. Like many Jewish ...