10 Benefits of Delayed Gratification

10 Benefits of Delayed Gratification
10 Benefits of Delayed Gratification

10 Benefits of Delayed Gratification

 

In today’s society, the concept of delayed gratification seems almost quaint. Thanks to technological advances and near-instantaneous access to cash, it is relatively easy to get what you want exactly when you want it. Most retailers have online stores, provide in-store credit cards, and offer fast delivery. As a result, you might not ever have to wait long for any product. Some may even offer same-day delivery. The internet has also made gaining access to a variety of services much easier. For example, if you are thinking about suing your neighbor you can get

a ton of legal information just by browsing online. You may even be able to chat with a lawyer without leaving your home. Thanks to instant messaging, email, and texting, we do not even need to wait long for responses.

 

Our culture’s obsession with instant gratification does make many things in life easier. Unfortunately, it does not necessarily make them better. Simply because you can buy something on credit and have it delivered tomorrow does not mean it is a good idea. There are morals, lessons, and values that can be found in learning to delay gratification. It can be hard to learn. After all, society has not exactly trained us to be experts in self-control. Thanks to our ability to access anything at virtually any time, learning how to exercise willpower may be tricky. However, it is a skill that will help you in all areas of your life. There are numerous benefits for your mind, body, pocketbook, and lifestyle to learning the value of waiting.

10Teaches Benefit Of Hard Work

Hard work = future success

9Develops Motivation

Perseverance and sacrifice. Practice both.

8Learn And Teach Impulse Control

Get control over your baser impulses

7Live Healthier

Practice healthy living

6Save Money

Money will pile up.

5Be More Appreciative

Practice gratitude

4Develop Healthier Habits

Health habits are your new way of being

3Focus On Other Areas Of Gratification

Focus on the now to achieve the benefits later.

2Ditch The Guilt

Let the guilt go

1Enjoy Things More

Practice mindfulness and enjoy the present