Next to love, self-control is the most critical thing in life. Why? Self-control replaces guilt, shame, and condemnation as the gatekeeper of selfish impulses and desires to experience God’s Grace and ...

Film actor Morgan Freeman said: "Self-control is strength. Calmness is mastery. You have to get to the point where your mood doesn't shift based on the insignificant actions of someone else. Don't ...

U.S. Coast Guard Cutters Biscayne Bay (bottom) and Mackinaw (top) break ice in the lower end of the Rock Cut in the St. Mary's River in Mich., Dec. 22, 2010. The cutters were called to break ice in ...

Character strengths represent core personal traits that enable individuals to thrive and contribute meaningfully to their communities. As a central theme within positive psychology, these strengths ...

As a tribute to the upcoming Character Day which promotes the science of character strengths around the world, I’m sharing 10 recent research studies on VIA character strengths. Since the science of ...

Early character education plays a vital role in shaping self-control and resilience—two key traits that help prevent drug ...