

Making decisions and resisting temptations are hard at the end of the day—even when you don't feel mentally zapped. The New York Times says "decision fatigue" is responsible for poorer choices and indecision as the day progresses. » 8/19/11 9:30am 8/19/11 9:30am


How You Can Boost Your Brain's Willpower with a Simple Working Memory…

Some say your willpower is limited and others believe it is as strong as you think it is. Regardless of how much you have, it turns out that you may be able to boost it with a simple brain training exercise. » 8/05/11 11:00am 8/05/11 11:00am


How Self-Control Works, and How to Boost Your Willpower by Better…

If we were entirely logical, we'd be able to abandon our bad habits, curb temporary moments of insanity, and practice self-control. Our logic is paired with emotion, however, and sometimes our emotions motivate us to make poor decisions. That's where self-control comes in. Here's a deeper look into how self-control… » 5/17/11 8:00am 5/17/11 8:00am

How to Summon Self-Control in Times of Need

It's easy to believe that self control is an inherent trait because some people just seem to have it when others don't. As author Dan Ariely points out in an article in Scientific American, it may be more likely that some people have inadvertently discovered ways to distract themselves when self-control is needed. » 4/15/11 11:30am 4/15/11 11:30am

Boost Your Willpower with a Bite to Eat

The New York Times takes on willpower, suggesting that our ability to control our impulses may work like a muscle we can strengthen through different means. For example: » 1/21/08 1:00pm 1/21/08 1:00pm

The article focuses a lot on how food affects willpower, highlighting how sugary foods and—perhaps more practical for dieters—several small meals in…