Life is unpredictable. One moment, everything is going according to plan, and the next, you’re thrown into chaos—whether it’s an unexpected work crisis, a personal setback, or a global event that ...

Human beings have a deep-seated desire for certainty and control. Several studies show this need serves at least two important purposes. First, it helps us believe that we can shape outcomes and ...

Chad Thesen is a passionate fan of anime, video games, series, and films (Both animated and live-action). Many years of experience have left him with a deep knowledge of these mediums' intricacies and ...

Self-control—or the ability to manage one's impulses, emotions, and behaviors to achieve long-term goals—is what separates humans from the rest of the animal kingdom. Self-control is primarily rooted ...

Leslie and Josh came to therapy to talk about their son’s problems in school. But it soon became apparent that they had a different problem altogether—one common to working parents. Their daily ...

Chad Thesen is a passionate fan of anime, video games, series, and films (Both animated and live-action). Many years of experience have left him with a deep knowledge of these mediums' intricacies and ...

Defined as “the belief that one has the ability to make a difference in the course or the consequences of some event or experience; often helpful in dealing with stressors”, perceived control can be a ...

Control. It’s the sometimes allusive thing that many of us seek out with fervor throughout our lives. It’s the myth that we hope will somehow turn out to be true like the fountain of youth or the holy ...

A common trope in our literature and pop culture is when a creation takes on a life of its own, growing so uncontrollable that its creator can no longer manage it. As far back as Frankenstein and his ...

Your kids are fighting over the controls for the video game — again! As any parent with more than one child can attest, you have a couple of options: Play referee, or allow the kids to work things out ...

This report covers results from the 15th “Future of the Internet” canvassing that Pew Research Center and Elon University’s Imagining the Internet Center have conducted together to gather expert views ...