23. Instant Gratification

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!