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 ...

Every year, nearly half of all Americans start the year with a resolution to change something about their lives. People make goals to try to be healthier and happier versions of themselves. But most ...

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 ...

People who can delay gratification and master their impulses thrive in life. And experts say that you can learn skills to rein in bad habits. By Christina Caron We tend to respect and even idolize ...

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.

Strong business leaders are thought to have strong characters. And they do. But how does one end up with a strong character? Is the predisposition to successfully lead a business innate to some? Or do ...

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 ...