Unlocking Opportunities with Good Habits

Self-control is basically restraining yourself from doing something that may feel good in the short run, but may not be in your best interests in the long run. This includes not gorging on cookies if you are trying to manage your weight, or even sticking to your exercise plan.

As almost al...

The best way to face less resistance when doing good things is by slowly making it a habit. Good habits are tough to start. But they can give you enough momentum so that every good action will take less effort.

For example, while exercising can be difficult at first, it becomes much easie...

• Self-efficacy. When we feel we can do something. The social-cognitive theory is the idea that we learn by witnessing others, not only by trying things ourselves. Yet, sometimes we don't (or choose not to) learn from the example of others. If you believe you cannot perform w...