Look I get it, you can’t help yourself right? You worked hard all day so you deserve this, blah, blah, blah.

Don’t you want to be better? Don’t you want to actually be proud of yourself and really reward yourself instead of giving into temptations?

Luckily, I got you. Its called Delayed Gratification.

This is where you resist immediate temptations for long-term goals. Delayed gratification helps to not only with your long-term goals of trying to eat healthier or save money but it truly makes you happier.

Top 5

Here is my top 5 reasons you should use it too:

1. Appreciation: I have learned that I have grown in my gratitude for the things I have and truly value my life more through the process.
2. Long-term Success: Your goals that you dreamed of will be accomplished. Abs check, healthy family check, financial stability check.
3. Stronger Relationships: You learn to put your desires to the side and focus more on helping others meet their needs.
4. Productivity: forget those short-term distractions, you’re better than that. Now you’re focused on achieving long-term success.
5. Whealthier life: Better financial & health management will go along way for your mental well-being. You will feel happier and satisfied with your hard-work.

QUOTE

“Delayed gratification is a critical mindset for success. It’s about sacrificing short-term pleasures for long-term gains and maintaining the focus and perseverance required to achieve your goals.”

– Elon Musk

IMPACT FINANCIALLY

There are material things that I am sure you would like to buy right now if you could, however by not giving into your impulses could help you value your purchases more. Delayed gratification stops us from makes stupid purchases and allows to make more meaningful ones.

This can be very important for investing for the future. Instead of buying your desires, putting money aside every month for your Roth IRA or investment fund is crucial for financial freedom in your life.

HOW TO IMPLEMENT

Like any new habit you need to start small. Start with no ice-cream til the weekends or no social media usage until your done with your work for the day. Starting small will allow you to start make changes in your life that will lead you end with a big impact.

CHALLANGE

This week I challenge you to choose one easy desire you want to fast from for a couple of days or for the week until you complete your goals. See if you feel more rewarded for achieving your goals.