Psychology Today

Lessons From Studying Over 100 Self-Help Books and 20 Therapies

Self-help can feel overwhelming, but many techniques share the same underlying patterns. Here’s what we found after five ...

Chinese Proverb of the Day: "It’s not the beauty of a woman that blinds the man, the man..." — and its powerful lesson on human perception

This Chinese proverb explains how emotions and attraction can cloud judgment, teaching valuable lessons about self-awareness, ...
Forbes

3 ‘Self-Control’ Strategies To Master Your Impulses—By A Psychologist

Finding self-control can be a struggle for many. Here’s how to fight impulsive decision-making and live by your true values. Self-control can feel like an uphill battle. Whether it’s resisting the ...
Psychology Today

7 Lessons in Self-Control We Can Learn From Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a strategy of calming the mind and the sense of being aware of what our mind is doing in the present moment (Epstein, 2018). Here are 7 lessons mindfulness can teach about improving ...

Quote of the day by Thucydides: 'Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage'

Ancient Greek historian Thucydides' words on self-control and courage offer timeless wisdom. He believed self-control builds ...
The Conversation

Self‑control is a strength, but being too good at discipline can backfire

Self-control has long been regarded as one of the strongest predictors of success. Most of us can picture that colleague who never misses a deadline, volunteers for extra projects and keeps everything ...
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 ...