Forbes

A Psychologist Tells You Why ‘Self-Control’ Isn’t Always Good For Your Mental Health

We have many avenues to distract us from our goals. Whether it is social media, the latest celebrity gossip or the phones in our pockets, modern society has built engaging systems for our ...
Forbes

2 Personality Traits That Make Self-Control Easier, By A Psychologist

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...
Purdue University

Research shows high self-control is seen as dehumanizing

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Most of us know — and likely have envied — a list-making, highly productive co-worker who is quietly on task. As the epitome of self-restraint, this low-key colleague meets or ...
Psychology Today

Why Self-Control Might Not Be the Superpower We Think It Is

We have many avenues to distract us from our goals. Whether it is social media, the latest celebrity gossip or the phones in our pockets, modern society has built engaging systems for our ...