Peace begins the moment you accept what’s out of your hands. Stoicism teaches us to focus only on what we can control — our ...

You know that person, the one that always challenges your self-control? It might be a colleague you see occasionally at meetings, a friend of a friend, or a relative you only see at holidays. That ...

Self-discipline isn’t just a self-help slogan — it’s one of the strongest predictors of success, emotional balance, and even ...

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 ...

“Holding space” may be associated with health benefits such as lowered blood pressure and reduced stress. Keep reading to learn how to hold space for yourself, as well as the potential benefits of ...

This is part 2 of a two-part post. Part 1 can be found here. Triggers are typically childhood wounds that never fully healed, such that they are now sensitive areas that, when “triggered” by something ...

The Dalai Lama once said, "You should only be friends with people who see who you are, value, and validate you." And, in fact, you can only be a true friend with people who share your values. Reach ...

This article is part of All the Rage, an editorial package that digs into the science of anger. SELF will be publishing new articles for this series all week. Read more here. Imagine a perfectly ...