#self-control

#self-control

I give myself an imaginary amount to spend — say, $500 — then wander into stores I enjoy and pick out favorite items. But I don't purchase anything! I get all the rush of shopping and the satisfaction of choosing without spending.

Self-control is one's ability to navigate between multiple competing desires such as between listening to your mother or shoving your sister.

In a recent issue of the journal Current Opinion in Psychology, two teams of Dutch researchers challenge the received wisdom that self-control and happiness don't mix.

Self-control isn't simply about resisting pleasure; it's about choosing meaningful activities that align with long-term goals, leading to greater fulfillment.

Self-control gives way to powerful impulses. The tug of your heart's desires intensifies with Venus retrograde in coordination with obsessive Pluto. It's a time to confront your fears and pursue your passion.