We are an instant gratification society. We eat food every day that tastes good but is bad for our overall health, spend our money rather than save it for the future and are more likely to read a ...

In a time where almost anything you could want is just a tap away—AI-powered answers in seconds, groceries delivered within the hour, endless content streamed instantly, and real-time validation ...

A listener of The Dave Ramsey Show is looking for advice on how to delay gratification in order to mature emotionally.

Instant gratification is a curse and a blessing. The digital era that we live in has fostered a desire for satisfaction and fulfillment at our fingertips. While this can just be seen as yet another ...

We place our order at the drive-through intercom and within a few minutes, we're holding our lunch in our hungry hands. If we are interested in some topic, we "Google" it, and in less than a minute, ...

If you are a psychology enthusiast, you have probably heard of the famous marshmallow test, developed by the late Walter Mischel. In this task, kids are given a single treat, such as a marshmallow, ...

This post is in response to Know When to Walk Away By Susan K Perry Ph.D. Consistently choosing immediate reward over delayed gratification is one of compulsive overeaters’ fundamental challenges.

Cognitive control plays a central role in mental skills ranging from plain concentration and focus (on your homework, not that text from your BFF) to calming down after you get upset (say, when you ...