What is instant gratification?
It's a desire to experience pleasure or fulfillment without delay or deferment. Basically, it's" I want it NOW!"
A 2min noodle world as some may say. The ability to delay gratification and demonstrate patience when faced with a choice can impact your life. Not only that but your diet,mental health and even career achievement.
SHORT-TERM vs LONG TERM THINKING
The brain always prioritizes short-term over long-term plans. This isn't a conscious choice; the brain responds to the satisfaction of short-term desire by releasing a thrilling shot of dopamine. A reward system if you want to call it that, which can create a lot of havoc in our everyday lives.
Learning how to delay is the key to a healthy decision making life. I've listed a few thing I do daily to help me not fall into a instant gratification world.
- Be deliberate and mindful
- Learn from your past mistakes
- Supply yourself with an alternative
Much love
#inspiringTy