Practicing delayed gratification involves consciously choosing not to act on immediate urges, signaling to the brain that decisions can be made thoughtfully rather than impulsively. By resisting quick fixes like satisfying an itch or craving for dopamine, one can train the brain to resist immediate desires, leading to better decision-making. It also involves identifying patterns triggering the urge for instant gratification, such as boredom or loneliness, enabling individuals to make more intentional choices.
Social media is impacting our mental health in ways we are not ready or willing to acknowledge, and it's time we talk about it. In today's episode we discuss all the psychology of social media and how it is embedded in our social lives, our relationships, our beliefs, our daily routines, our news and our self worth. We break down how social media was designed to be addictive, how it captures more of our time than we think, the differences between people who have been on social media for over 10 years versus who have never been and what we can do about it. We also discuss the role of algorithms and misinformation. There is so much negativity spread online and innate need to compare ourselves to others, but I also believe we can have a positive and moderated relationship with these platforms. Listen now.
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