BY: Briale Simpson
Briefly discussed in class, gratification is the emotional reaction of happiness to fulfill a desired goal. Furthermore, we classified the two types of gratification: instant and delayed. Should you get what you want now and live a poor lifestyle? Should you wait and work hard to live a wealthy lifestyle? Is it possible to practice both delayed and instant gratification to live the lifestyle you desire? What is neutral gratification?
I believe I practice both instant and delayed gratification, which I call "neutral gratification". Sometimes I buy/get what I want now and there are other times I wait. When choosing between the two, I consider if the time and value of my instant gratification is supplemental to my delayed gratification. Time is very valuable and there are certain things I value more than others. Do I have enough time to wait?
What if I choose to buy this product today and something ten times better comes along? For me, education is of high value, so I am willing to practice delayed gratification to obtain the degree and wealthy lifestyle I desire. On the other hand, I practice instant gratification participating in activities and organizations while I am in college.
My instant gratification of joining organizations associated with my desired goals, is supplemental to my delayed gratification of obtaining my degree, but doesn't alter my lifestyle. I believe everyone has a different approach to fulfilling their wants and needs due to time and value. You can see the use of delayed and instant gratification in many ways.
The Marshmellow Test further shows this controversial topic in action!
As a young adult, getting caught up in instant gratification can be a difficult thing not to do. To delay that gratification with school and long term goals is the obvious more difficult of the two. I too like to think I practice neutral gratification.
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ReplyDeleteI agree, I feel like neutral gratification is possible. I feel like It is extremely hard to practice delayed gratification in todays society because major corporations make a living off of selling a dream through entertainers, aritst, professional sports. Lifestyles that they make seem like happen overnight actually takes time.