158 - Delaying Gratification - The Marshmallow Test

Delayed gratification, also referred to as deferred gratification, is often difficult because we’re wired not just to seek pleasure but also to avoid pain. Two separate sections of your brain handle pleasure and pain, so this is where it can get challenging. Delayed gratification is challenging. But there are several benefits to not succumbing to an immediate reward. Better health, improved self-worth and overall long-term success with goal setting are just a few. Listen in as I share 4 ways to delay gratification. Get the book "The Marshmallow Test: Why Self-Control Is the Engine of Success" by renowned psychologist Walter Mischel YouTube video of The Marshmallow Test (1970) by Walter Mischel, a professor of psychology at Stanford University, and his graduate student, Ebbe Ebbesen If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. Sign up for the next Follow-Through Challenge Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IGAmy on Facebook Resources:AmyLedin.comLean Bodies Consulting (LBC)LBC University    Thank you for being here — whether this is your first episode or you’ve been with me since Episode 1.We’re not chasing perfect.We’re choosing anchored. If this episode resonated with you:Share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review.DM me on IG and tell me which lesson hit home. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five-star rating  and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/f!it! Follow me on Social Media:Amy on IG https://www.instagram.com/amy_ledin/Amy on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/curlsandwhey/Lean Bodies Consulting on IG https://www.instagram.com/leanbodiesconsulting/Lean Bodies Consulting on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LBCOnlineCoachingJoin Our Free Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/1504151319884719Resources: LBC Food Calculator: https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/food-calculator/Join our group coaching program: LLYT https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/looklikeyoutrainDownload My Free Meal Plan https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620Take The LBC Training Quiz https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/training-diagnostic-quiz-pageLean Bodies Consulting Website for coaching https://leanbodiesconsulting.com/5 Common Mistakes Women Over 40 Make That Lead to Belly Fat https://youtu.be/oOA9YkE6A60How To Create A Health Character https://youtu.be/0nqJ8KiPmq8The Training Audit For Women Over 40 https://youtu.be/Y3VfEEV4C3MDownload your free copy of our meal plan that will test the deficit at 11x bodyweight: https://leanbodiesconsulting.biz/meal-plan-opt-in-146620 #5for50 #5for50FamilyEdition #AmyLedin #AmyLedin.com #ErikLedin #LeanBodiesConsulting #LBC #Kamele #KamelePerez #Kainoa #KainoaPerez  DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.