Self-regulation is your executive-in-charge. The ability to self-regulate your actions along the paths toward achieving your goals comes mainly from the executive system of the brain.

One argument against making plans or setting goals may be that it can be very disappointing if you don’t achieve them in time. Some people may become discouraged and abandon their goals entirely.

With the number of Americans who suffer from clinical depression reaching new highs in 2025, Mission Connection Healthcare ...

The voyage from low self-esteem to conquering annual goals demands a blend of patience, self-compassion and unyielding perseverance. Cultivating a positive mindset becomes the compass guiding ...

A body of academic research already exists for the study of industry self-regulation. For instance, the Journal of Business Ethics provides a historical and analytical perspective on how self ...

Rather than seeing self-regulation as an alternative to government intervention, it should be viewed as a complement—a balanced approach that harnesses the best of both worlds.

SELF asked seven therapists for realistic and achievable therapy goals that can improve your mental health and well-being.

“The road to achieving difficult goals—especially weight loss—is paved with setbacks. Practicing self-compassion helps people cope with self-defeating thoughts and feelings in response to setbacks, so ...