Dr. Suresh Kumar Murugesan is a professor and researcher in psychology from Tamil Nadu, India. He currently heads the Department of Psychology at The American College in Madurai and runs the Yellow Pond Counselling and Wellness Centre. The presentation discusses self-control, which is defined as the ability to control behaviors and resist temptations to achieve goals. Research shows improving self-control can benefit health and well-being. Developing self-control involves avoiding temptation, planning ahead, focusing on one goal, managing stress, and getting support.