4V) Delayed gratification can just be another word for “willpower” or “self-control”, except that, with delayed gratification you are receiving a reward that does not follow immediately after. The part about delayed gratification is resisting the temptations. Many say that it is worth the wait though because in the end you feel beyond accomplished.
I’ve always known about the concept about delayed gratification but I have not always thought of it to be better because, sometimes, don’t you just want the reward immediately?! I know I definitely love immediate rewards, and I’m sure many people agree, but after thinking long and hard I really think delayed gratification is good for people. It not only teaches people willpower, but it also teaches people to keep going and to stay motivated for something that they want to accomplish.
It’s always nice to learn more and become more educated which is why I’m happy that I leaned two more words this week! I learned all about ego depletion from the articles we read, as well as the word semiotics, from my media class.
ego depletion- refers to the idea that self-control or willpower draw upon a limited pool of mental resources that can be used up
semiotics- the theory and study of signs and symbols
These two words relate to me because almost everyday I feel depleted of my energy but I keep pushing until I get my work done and semiotics is all around us! Signs and symbols make connections in our brain everyday and most of the time we don’t even realize it!
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