A high sense of control all but wipes out educational differences when it comes to mortality.
While these creative or "Aha!" moments often are associated with scientific discoveries and inventions, most people occasionally feel the thrill of insight when a solution that had eluded them suddenly becomes obvious.
So many acts in our daily lives -- refusing that second slice of cake, walking past the store with the latest gadgets, working on your tax forms when you'd rather watch TV -- seem to boil down to one essential ingredient: self-control.
If it feels like one part of your brain is battling another, it probably is, according to a study published in Science.
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How many times have you spent hours slaving over an impossible problem, only to take a break and then easily solve the problem, sometimes within minutes of looking at it again?
Pride in success can prevent us from taking further action toward our goals. We should not allow our brains to convince us that a failure is a success just so that we can stop trying.
People who look at the past through rose-tinted glasses are happier than those who focus on negative past experiences and regrets.
If you think having loads of money, fetching looks, or the admiration of many will improve your life -- think again.
Can money buy happiness? Is ignorance truly bliss? Are happy people shallow and unaware of the problems of the world? Can a person be too happy?
Research suggests that it is pro athlete's ability to manage his goals, as well as his skill, determination and motivation that makes him successful.
But when a task is presented as fun, researchers report in a new study, the same individuals often do worse than those who are less motivated to achieve.
What truly inspires individuals to perform at their very best?
When we're waiting in line or sitting in a boring meeting, time seems to slow down to a trickle. And when we get caught up in something completely engrossing - a gripping thriller, for example - we may lose sense of time altogether.
Want to quickly improve your happiness and satisfaction with life? Then the pen may be a mighty weapon.
Whether you are a habitual list maker, or you prefer to keep your tasks in your head, everyone pursues their goals in this ever-changing, chaotic environment.
Members of a group or team will work harder when they're competing against a group with lower status than when pitted against a more highly ranked group.
When the St Louis Cardinals lost the World Series, just how much shame did the players feel?
The color red can affect how people function: Red means danger and commands us to stop in traffic.
People are better able to exercise self-control when they choose goal-pursuit strategies that fit with their promotion or prevention focus.
You might think that a loving partner helps keep you on track -- say, when you want to stick to your jogging or concentrate on your studies.
I've been working online full time for almost 10 years, since age 19. I've had a lot of failures and a lot of successes. There is no better way to learn how to succeed than to learn from someone who has already done it.
Although the marketing slogan suggests that Barbie can "Be Anything," girls who play with this extremely popular doll see fewer career options available to themselves compared to boys.
Scientists have identified for the first time a particular gene's link to optimism, self-esteem and "mastery," the belief that one has control over one's own life — three critical psychological resources for coping well with stress and depression.
Worried you won't meet your goal? According to research, you'll be more likely to succeed if you make specific plans to implement it.
Successful entrepreneurs turn big ideas into successful business opportunities, but how should they protect those ideas?
What should you do when you really, REALLY have to go? Make important life decisions, maybe?
Research shows that how people view their abilities in the workplace impacts how they respond to success.
People who work hard at improving a skill or ability may experience stress in the moment, but experience greater happiness on a daily basis and longer term. Here's why.
Iconoclasts are individuals who do things that others say can't be done.