“Control your thoughts, for they become your words. Control your words, for they become your actions. Control your actions, for they become your habits. Control your habits, for they become your ...

A sublime thought elevates the mind and expands the heart; a base thought excites the mind and renders the feelings morbid and dark. Those who have even a little control over their thoughts and speech ...

Arjuna’s confession to Krishna is one of the most comforting lines in the Gita. A warrior with unmatched discipline admits that his mind refuses to stay calm. This single moment connects ancient ...

"Tell a man he shouldn't think of a pink elephant and he can't get that beast out of his mind!" This quote, from Curt Siodmak's 1974 novel "City in the Sky," describes how hard it can be to suppress ...

Ever notice that the harder you try to stop thinking about something, the harder it is to forget? That cruel thing your teenage son said this morning, that worrisome test result the doctor mentioned, ...

Ever feel like your life is out of your hands? With the speed of life and everything that comes our way, it’s easy to feel stuck and powerless. But here’s the secret: You can take back control any ...

People who can delay gratification and master their impulses thrive in life. And experts say that you can learn skills to rein in bad habits. By Christina Caron We tend to respect and even idolize ...

Of course, this is no surprise. Emotional regulation, the ability to exert control over one’s emotional state, is invaluable when it comes to: Managing stress and pressure Building and maintaining ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Have you ever had an unpleasant thought or image that seems to pop into your head out of nowhere? These unwanted mental visitors, ...

Control your thoughts instead of letting them control you. Here’s how I think about mental strength: Mental strength is the ability to control your mind instead of being controlled by it. For example: ...