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 ...

refusing that second slice of cake, walking past the store with the latest gadgets, working on your tax forms when you'd rather watch TV – seem to boil down to one essential ingredient: self-control.

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 ...

Queen's University, Ontario provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation CA. Queen's University, Ontario provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. Self-control has long ...

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 ...