Have you ever waited to do or get something in order to receive something better? Our thinking has been molded to the point where we think we can get what we want with no delay, which is a very dangerous path to go on. Delayed gratification is the ability to resist the temptation for an immediate reward and wait for a later reward that is usually of better value. Generally, delayed gratification is associated with resisting a smaller but more immediate reward in order to receive a larger or more enduring reward later. The benefits have been shown in Stossel’s video,brian kim's article “The Hidden Benefits of Delayed Gratification”and Alex Lickerman’s “The Power Of Delaying Gratification”.Delayed gratification can in fact lead to future success. Those that waited had a better life later on, didn't develope addictive problems and associate hard work with good rewards. One reason that delayed gratification can lead to future success is that those that used it had better lives later on. Those who delayed gratification did better in school and had better SAT scores by 200 points than those who did not. They …show more content…
Adults that could not delay gratification were more likely to struggle with drug and alcohol addiction(Lickerman). Other issues that were much more common were harmful actions. They were also more likely to have depression and do harmful stunts. Alcohol and drugs have a very large and unpleasant affect on people's lives. Tearing families apart and ending people's lives from overdose or harmful actions and even accidents that happened under the influence. If only they had a better sense of delaying their gratification their odds would've been much better and they may have never tried to do those corrupt things.The actions all were to feel good immediately instead of waiting for things to get better
Many people find it more satisfying to know that item or product they got was earned by them. People who are always getting what they want will not have that satisfying feeling for what they had gotten because someone or something externally had given them the item they wanted. That is why a lot of people are more excited when they receive what they wanted by hard work, not some other person doing it for them.
That being said, drugs and alcohol, can cause ones to lose their lifestyle and even their loved ones. Using and abusing drugs and alcohol can also lead to addiction. This creates a whole different empire in one’s life. Some may even steal, lie and cheat, just to obtain their ability to get there next fix. Sometimes getting their next fix can even create a door way to putting them in jail or prison. Even to the point of no return, this could create the loss of one’s own
Alcohol is the most abused drug in the United States. There are more than 5,000 deaths of people below the age of 21 every year due to underage drinking. Many teens drink due to stress or difficult home life. Underage drinking can affect all aspects of life, including physical, psychological, and even your social life.
The article "Alcohol Abuse is a Serious Problem for Teenagers," was written by the Center for Science in the Public Interest. The article states, "Nearly four million young people suffer from alcohol dependence," and the average age at which children begin to drink is as early as 13. The article goes on to say that the number of children who experiment with alcohol has been rising steadily over the years. The article points out the unfortunate effects of drinking which range from an array of physical illnesses like liver problems and cancer. From the article we learn that because teenagers tend to indulge in binge drinking, they are at higher risk to suffer the consequences of alcohol consumption. According to the article these consequences include developmental problems like lack of growth, a reduced ability to learn, and to psychological problems like depression and suicidal tendencies. Alcohol abuse in turn leads to social problems which include dropping out of school, robbery, and "risky sexual behavior." We learn that alcohol serves as a "gateway-drug," leading to more addictive drugs like cocaine. The article substantiates this claim by citing a study conducted by the Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University. The article also touches on the problem of alcohol used by parents though the primary focus of this piece is about teenage drinking. The purpose of the article is to jolt readers into an awareness of the magnitude of the problem of teenage drinkiing. Most people know that teenagers like to experiment, try the new and forbidden, but the Center assumes that no one is fully aware of how serious this problem can be if it is not addressed.
Frey and Schonbeck explain that it is estimated that over 76 million people worldwide are affected by alcohol abuse or dependence. The chance of having an alcoholic in one’s life is very high. Children that grow up in an environment with an alcoholic may increase that child’s chance of becoming an alcoholic themselves. In the United States, the most commonly abused drug among youth is alcohol. Even though the legal drinking age is 21, nearly 20% of all alcohol consumed in the United States is by people under the legal age (83). In fact, when youth start drinking at social events in their teenage years, they are greatly increasing their risk of developing alcohol problems (85). Alcoholism can affect people of all ages. Furthermore, some experts try to differentiate between alcoholics and social drinkers. Typically, they base this off of five categories. Social drinkers do not drink alone. They consume minimal amounts of alcohol during social functions. Situational drinkers may not ever drink unless they are stressed out. These drinkers are more likely to drink by themselves. Problem drinkers can be described as a drinker that alcohol has caused problems in their life. However, they usually respond to advice given by others. Binge drinkers are out of control in their alcohol consumption. They may drink until they pass out or worse. Alcoholic drinkers have found that their lives have become unmanageable and that they are completely powerless over alcohol (84). Alcoholics should be cautious of their surroundings to prevent
The use of alcohol by adolescents is widely viewed as disobedience in American society. Although, alcohol use is technically illegal until the age of twenty-one (in 19 states the consumption of alcohol in not specifically illegal for people under the age of twenty-one), there is still an excessive use of dinking in teenagers today. Since alcohol is associated with all three leading causes of death among teens, it can also have less life-altering consequences such as a drop in academic performances and a decline of friend and family relationships. Also, mental disorders like anxiety, depression and behavioral issues as in loss of temper, an argumentative personality, being easily angered, and blaming others for mistakes. Alcohol is the most commonly abused drug in teenagers and society contributes to abuse by linking drinking to sophistication and good times. (“Alcohol Abuse and Youth” 1)
Effects of Drinking and Driving I’ve never seen drinking and driving on a daily planner or heard anyone say I think I’ll get a DUI today. I have heard people say “it’s my life, and if I want to drink and drive I will”. Well, it’s not just your life that is affected by the results of drinking and driving. When you make that choice to drink and drive you are taking the lives of family, friends, and strangers into your hands. You don’t have to get into an accident and kill somebody for the results to destroy you or someone else’s life. Drinking and driving can be the cause of many traumatic life changing events.
To add, the alcoholic’s family is in a turmoil. The alcoholic can become violent to those around him or her. This can become fatal to anyone. Bottles left around the house can lead to children grabbing ahold of the alcohol and them themselves enjoying it. The younger drinking starts, the more chance that child has of becoming an alcoholic. The alcoholic can find it hard to find a job due to being drunk constantly. They will have less ambitions. They could end up neglecting their family; children, parents, and spouse. Depression can also develop.
Alcoholism is a major problem in today’s society it is considered a disease. The effects of this so called disease are a lot more serious than one might think, and can effect your life in a big way. Many of alcohols consumers drink frequently that they will eventually get used to it, and it becomes an everyday thing. That right there is where the problem starts. Some of the effects I found are economical, physiological, and physical, which are some of the negative effects alcohol, can have on someone’s life.
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Instant gratification is defined as fulfilling satisfactions gained by impulsive behaviors, or in laymen’s terms, choosing now over tomorrow. In today’s high pace society each person desires results, and they want them quickly because of smart phones. Smart phones grant the ability to stay connected, communicate, and search for information instantly. The convenience and instantaneous nature of smart phones has created a society that is impatient. By being able to connect and communicate at all times, it is now expected from each other. Cell phones are in possession throughout nearly the entire day so people can become upset if someone doesn’t respond or react in a timely manner. This habit is shifting to other aspects of daily life because we have countless interactions on our phones throughout the entire day. Social
The Effects Of Age And Gender on Delayed Gratification What Is Delayed Gratification Delayed gratification also known as deferred gratification, is the ability to resist the temptation for an immediate reward and wait for a later, usually better reward. Commonly, delayed gratification is associated with resisting a smaller but more immediate reward in order to receive a larger or more lasting reward later. (En.wikipedia.org, 2017) A lot of studies have linked the ability to delay gratification to a number of other positive outcomes, including academic success, physical health, psychological health, and social skill. (Liu, Wang and Liao, 2017)
A. H. C. Chu and J. N. Choi, psychologists, distinguished two types of protracting, they discovered that active procrastination has attainable characteristics that lead to positive personal outcomes (Choi and Moran). These positive personal outcomes are a result of waiting at its finest. People with these adequate dilatory skills have probably learned from their deficient habits in the past that may help everyone know that the view of holding off can change. Writing this essay has changed my view on procrastination slightly, as I can see how it can be good for you. With my siblings, free time is limited. So taking time to do something more entertaining helps me take a break from stressful work. Then when I get back to it I feel more confident that I can focus and finish it. That’s an example of active procrastination for me. Frank Partnoy shows historical views on procrastination, in an article about his book, such as how “The Greeks and Romans generally regarded procrastination highly. The wisest leaders embraced procrastination and would basically sit around and think and not do anything unless they absolutely had to” (Gambino 2012). Those Romans and Greeks were able to enjoy their time of relaxation, using procrastination as a healthy tool rather than a bad habit. Even wise leaders used it! What an amazing realization that we get procrastination from
Throughout life people make many different decisions. People make decisions on what to wear, what to eat, what to think, what to do with their life and what will benefit them in the long run. These are decisions that may seem small but they ultimately affect the person in either a positive or a negative way later on in their life. Many decisions we make in life are not the right ones, and they can hurt us later on in life if we do not take into account the consequences of our actions. A decision that can negatively creep up on people is drinking alcohol. The negative effects of drinking alcohol outweigh the few positive health benefits that it presents.
The use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs during adolescence and early adulthood remains a serious health problem in the United States. Among the drug classes, alcohol is the most frequently used substance by adolescents and that is followed by marijuana and tobacco. The consequences of alcohol and drug abuse are critical on both a personal and social level. For the developing young adult, drug and alcohol abuse threatens motivation, hinders the cognitive processes, increases the risk of accidental injury or death, and contributes to debilitating mood disorders. In addition, it contributes to educational failure, juvenile crime, increase in mental health services, and high cost of health care.