Leading a healthy lifestyle isn’t always easy, but focusing on the long-term benefits can make it more satisfying.
found that the ability to delay gratification – by focusing on the long-term rather than short-term impact of your choices – can make healthy habits feel more satisfying.
The term ‘delayed gratification’ may sound complicated, but it’s a concept you’ve probably come across before. One of the most common studies used to explain the concept is the, in which a group of children were each given a marshmallow and told that they could either a) eat the marshmallow or b) wait 15 minutes and get another.
Because delayed gratification is a skill we learn as we grow up, many of the children gave in and ate the marshmallow in front of them – but a few were able to wait and reap the reward of a second marshmallow.While the delayed gratification we experience from making healthier lifestyle choices may not be as tangible as an extra marshmallow, the principle is the same.
It may seem simple, but shifting your mindset to think in this way not only has the power to make healthy choices seem more appealing but also increase your overall life satisfaction. And what’s not to love about that? Sign up for workouts, nutritious recipes and expert tips, plus our Strong Women magazine with expert advice on building strength & resilience sent to your inbox.
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