selfcontrol

A new study by a Virginia Commonwealth University researcher has found that aggression is not always the product of poor self-control but, instead, often can be the product of successful self-control in order to inflict greater retribution.…

Here are few tips that can help you improve self-control. (Getty Images) Practice self-discipline by setting small goals and accomplishing them. This will help you build momentum and develop the habit of self-controlSelf-control and…

A study has found that Eurasian jays can pass a version of the 'marshmallow test' -- and those with the greatest self-control also score the highest on intelligence tests. This is the first evidence of a link between self-control and…

 Jordan Bridges, a doctoral student in the Rutgers Department of Philosophy, has coauthored a paper in the journal Cognition explaining why this distinction matters for the study of self-control, and what it might tell us about how mere…

In Greek mythology, the story of Odysseus and the Sirens illustrates a paradigmatic example of self-control. When the hero of Homer's epic prepared to travel past the Sirens, mythical creatures who lure sailors with their enchanted singing,…

Teenagers, who take part in arts and cultural activities, such as dance, drama, reading and going to concerts, are less likely to engage in antisocial and criminalised behaviour up to two years later, according to a new study by the…

Teenagers who take part in arts and cultural activities, such as dance, drama, reading and going to concerts, are less likely to engage in antisocial and criminalised behaviour up to two years later, according to a new study by UCL…

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We often encounter a desire arising from within ourselves to munch on a cake, treat ourselves to a cookie, or relish chocolate. All these are perfect recipes for weight gain and recurring health issues. If you are worried about these habits…

A team of researchers has identified measures we take in order to skirt having to exert self-control in our daily lives -- findings that offer new insights into what motivates human behavior. "The failure to use self-control is a problem…