Long-term goals can be hard to stick to if the benefits are only way off in the future. Research suggests ways to focus on the here and now to help you ultimately achieve your more far-off targets.

Yoga’s surge in popularity in the past decade has spurred more research into its effects. The combination of physical movement and mindfulness provides a wide range of health benefits.

There's a cultural component to delayed gratification, new researche with Japanese and American children indicates.

"In this study, we were able to determine the price people are willing to pay to eliminate the need for self-control..."

"In this study, we were able to determine the price people are willing to pay to eliminate the need for self-control..."

A marine version of the Stanford marshmallow experiment helped show cuttlefish can delay gratification.

Children who have higher levels of self-control appear to age more slowly than their peers at 45, according to a new study.

When it comes to living a happy life, a bit of hedonism may be just as important as keeping your eyes on your goals, researchers say.

Ten tips for lockdown from a specialist psychologist.

It can be tough to avoid tempting food. Talking to yourself in the third person can help, new research suggests.