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

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Highlighting summer's enhanced opportunities for healthy behavior has become a tradition for this column. In keeping with tradition, here is my annual installment – one that zeroes in on the core ...

Do you ever feel like you’re being pulled in a million directions? In addition, maintaining a balanced work-life seems impossible when to-do lists stack up and deadlines loom. This is where ...

Are you afraid of losing control and doing something you later regret? Discover the secret to greater confidence in your ...

Do you ever wonder why we humans act differently than each other? Why do some people indulge in sweet treats when they're on a diet while others seem to manage not eating junk food on a diet? Well, it ...

Two of the best predictors of life-long health and well-being are early childhood self-control skills and healthy eating habits. A new program that teaches parents how to cook with their 2-year-olds ...

If I had to pinpoint a single skill that will serve you more than any other in the coming years, it’s resilience. This is the ability to remain emotionally stable when life gets complicated. Those who ...