Anyone who has seen the commercials for Haribo featuring preschool children doing their best to resist touching a sweet will recognise the marshmallow test. The advertisements were inspired by ...

People with great willpower are often lauded over their peers with less self-control. But having strong character may not always be a good thing. As we head into 2021, Worklife is running our best, ...

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These are comments I might get when people learn about my lifestyle. I’m one of those annoying people who eat lots of fruits and vegetables, exercise five times a week, save a portion of their salary, ...

Neuroticism may moderate the relationship between certain personality traits and self-control, and the interaction effects appear to differ by the type of self-control, according to a new study.

So much of our lives are affected by our ability (or inability) to reach a goal. Whatever the plan may be, willpower, self-control, and motivation are at the forefront. Yet, too often, we pressure ...

Exercising too much self-control may be counter productive and could hinder performance in athletes and sports people, research suggests. UK scientists have found that hockey players who strived to ...

Athletes should aim to avoid over-exerting self-control before a competitive match in order to optimise performance, scientists advise. Exercising too much self-control may be counter productive and ...