EPISODE · May 6, 2022 · 53 MIN
23. Instant Gratification
from Witches Being Witches · host Tarra Lee & Emily
Instant gratification is the desire to experience pleasure or fulfilment without delay or deferment. Basically, it’s about getting what you want when you want it; and you want it now. In this episode, we cover: – What the marshmallow test can teach us – The over-reliance on instant gratification behaviours, and how this is changing our brains, distracting us from more meaningful pursuits – How this is affecting our ability to dream big and maintain long-term motivation – The impact on our current health systems and our overall health – The link between our nervous system and being in survival mode – Why having a vivid view of the future is important for your spiritual health – Why boredom can enable creativity by allowing the mind to wander and daydream – How discipline plays into delayed gratification – How we can anchor into our big goals and values – How we can lengthen our attention span – The tools Em and Tarra implement in their life to curb instant gratification Book recommendation:‘Atomic Habits’ by James Clear How to work with Tarra and Emily: Work With Us. Share your big vision with us!
What this episode covers
Instant gratification is the desire to experience pleasure or fulfilment without delay or deferment. Basically, it’s about getting what you want when you want it; and you want it now. In this episode, we cover: – What the marshmallow test can teach us – The over-reliance on instant gratification behaviours, and how this is changing our brains, distracting us from more meaningful pursuits – How this is affecting our ability to dream big and maintain long-term motivation – The impact on our current health systems and our overall health – The link between our nervous system and being in survival mode – Why having a vivid view of the future is important for your spiritual health – Why boredom can enable creativity by allowing the mind to wander and daydream – How discipline plays into delayed gratification – How we can anchor into our big goals and values – How we can lengthen our attention span – The tools Em and Tarra implement in their life to curb instant gratification Book recommendation:‘Atomic Habits’ by James Clear How to work with Tarra and Emily: Work With Us. Share your big vision with us!
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23. Instant Gratification
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