Self-control and desire sit on opposite sides of a cerebral seesaw—and as we all know, it's frequently unbalanced. New research reveals why.

Self-control is a vital skill that touches every aspect of life, from managing your emotions to making sound decisions about your health, finances, or relationships. It is the ability to resist ...

Perfectionism entails the excessive need for control, which, while managing one's self-esteem and sense of safety, creates ...

The Bhagavad Gita offers a surprising answer. In Chapter 3, Verse 42, it reveals that self-control alone isn’t enough. Without something deeper—self-knowledge—our efforts can fall apart.