Instant Gratification Analysis

• Being Impulsive: Instant Gratification Reward that occur without delay. Basically, it’s when you want it; and you want it now.
Society driven by instant gratification as we get what we want as quickly as possible = frustrating to have to wait for things Can be extremely motivating, for people that struggle with waiting and need to see immediately that their behaviour has a result.
However, it can also can be misleading, as it may hide the fact that long-term change has not taken place For instance, think of a child who refuses to do her chores. Her parents promise her that if she does them, they will give her a slab of chocolate right away as a form of reward. The short-term goal has thus been accomplished, although the child
Basically, it’s when you want it; and you want it now.
Society driven by instant gratification as we get what we want as quickly as possible = frustrating to have to wait for things Can be extremely motivating, for people that struggle with waiting and need to see immediately that their behaviour has a result.
However, it can also can be misleading, as it may hide the fact that long-term change has not taken place For instance, think of a child who refuses to do her chores. Her parents promise her that if she does them, they will give her a slab of chocolate right away as a form of reward. The short-term goal has thus been accomplished, although the child may learn that she needs instant gratification in order to accomplish this basic expectation. She may not learn the behavioural patterns and relational that would come with having to wait Therefore it is a crucial skill to Delay Instant Gratification in order to help grow patience, self-discipline and keep us mindful of the bigger picture.

• Using your willpower: Delayed gratification
Ability to resist temptation for an immediate reward
Having to work and wait for results=short term pain for long term