Every day people encounter a number of opportunities to procrastinate at work, eat unhealthy food, alienate their colleagues, or cheat on their spouses. Giving in to these poor choices can derail a ...

The findings, detailed in two separate reports, show that a lack of individual willpower is still cited as the biggest barrier to weight loss. Americans also overestimate the effectiveness of diet and ...

Willpower is considered an essential ingredient of success across many areas of life. People with willpower, as we perceive it, get up early and don’t hit the snooze button. They exercise consistently ...

Every January, weight loss usually tops the list of New Year’s resolutions for Australians, with travelling and calling ...

Tempted by that second doughnut? Struggling to resist checking your phone? Shopping impulsively on Amazon? Slacking off by reading BuzzFeed instead of doing work? What you need is more willpower!

Ask a Therapist is a new series of columns offering insights and advice about common psychological concerns. It is not a substitute for seeking professional psychological or medical care. For years, I ...