It’s something like making a pact with the Devil. When we self-indulge, we obtain the object of our desire up front—whether it’s some glorious “high” (think cocaine, really good New York cheesecake, ...

Are we a society of self-indulgers? In The New York Times, Judith Warner explores the idea that America has moved from "a culture of narcissism" to a culture of "dysregulation," in everything from ...

If ever there were a band to completely play by its own rules, it is Mindless Self Indulgence. Their DIY mentality has allowed them to develop a following and a musical style that singer Jimmy Urine ...

Self-care is not a self-indulgent luxury—it is an essential strategy for thriving in a demanding profession like law, Jennifer Kupferman writes. In the fast-paced world of New York law, the concept of ...

Healers of Color on Why Self-Care is Not Self-Indulgence Self-care experts from a variety of practices and faiths explain how to put Audre Lorde's self-care theory into practice. By Miriam Zoila Pérez ...

During the past half century, Americans have gradually been shifting their priorities from individual responsibility toward self indulgence. Some of us have unconsciously adopted instant gratification ...

This feature is only available to members. Join now for full online access. Self-indulgence is the enemy of gratitude, and self-discipline usually its friend and generator. That is why gluttony is a ...