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Di ta pirme mag seryoso, hapi hapi da gud! People who are having this mentality fail to understand the idea of delaying gratification.

The concepts of delayed gratification, self-control, and self-regulation are often used interchangeably and inconsistently. The ability to delay an impulse for an immediate reward to receive a more favorable reward at a later time is the standard definition of delayed gratification. Studies have shown that the ability to delay reward is present in highly successful people.

The infamous mañana habit is a classic example on this. When a person delays the main task of accomplishing something from doing an enjoyable activity like scrolling up and down the social media sites, he/she is not prioritizing well.

Work ethic varies from person to person. High achievers choose to work for long-term goals consistently. Avoiding distraction, staying self-motivated, and having a strong connection with why the goal is important are key examples of delaying gratification in favor of long-term achievement (Miller, 2019).

When a deadline is fast-approaching and you are then stressing to cope with the outputs, you might have episodes when you failed to prioritize. You should have delayed gratifying yourself by doing things which are most important.

But then people do not confront themselves. They find scapegoats and point fingers. Their weaknesses are not accepted since pride is one of their main driving forces.

Researchers have found that this ability to delay gratification is not just an important part of goal achievement. It might also have a major impact on long-term life success and overall well-being (Mischel, 1989).

Those who are successful are envied. But then, they are doing their tasks well. Those who are NOT delaying gratification are always delayed with their outputs and eventually their own success.