It's Your Time

Delaying Gratification


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I am getting ready for another bit of travel. This time, I'll be thinking of you! I'm heading to a retreat with my coach. We'll be doing a deep dive into the business and planning for next year. While I'm planning, I want to think about how I can help you and what it is you need. If you're thinking about next year, what does that look like for you? Send me a message on social media and let me know!

When you set a big goal for yourself, it doesn't always happen now. I recently heard about a study on delayed gratification and the impact it has throughout our lives and in order to achieve our goals. In this episode, I share why delayed gratification is so important, and how it will help you reach your goals.

Topics in this Episode:

  • Outcomes of being impatient
  • You will not find evidence in the past of being able to do something new
  • Are you willing to keep going?
  • The role of willpower in delayed gratification
  • Examples of self-talk and how it can shape your willpower
  • Tips:
    • Know your values
    • Be very clear in what it is you want to achieve
    • Create a plan
    • Prioritize
    • Reward yourself
...more
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It's Your TimeBy Michelle A Bourque

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