Self-pity is the emotion we experience when we're preoccupied with our troubles, focusing solely on our own suffering and perceived misfortunes, as we compare our lives with how we imagine the lives ...

We’ve all had rough days when nothing goes right, and we think, “Why does this always happen to me?” That thought feels awful, but oddly comforting. Self-pity is an emotional state we love to hate. We ...

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 ...

Do you ever feel like ‘staying on track’ just comes naturally for others, but not you? It turns out their self-control may ...

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, ...

“I think it hurts a little bit too much,” Mia (Emma Stone) says to Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) in “La La Land” while discussing the perils of trying to make it in the industry. If you’re an aspiring ...

Finding self-control can be a struggle for many. Here’s how to fight impulsive decision-making and live by your true values. Self-control can feel like an uphill battle. Whether it’s resisting the ...