Overcoming Instant Gratification and Improving Overall Well-being

2023-08-162023-08-16 ~ adminlife

Instant gratification is a common challenge in today’s fast-paced world. It can lead to impulsive decisions, financial instability, and reduced overall well-being. This article discusses strategies to overcome instant gratification and improve overall well-being, focusing on the importance of starting a hobby, setting small goals, being mindful of your spending habits and implementing cooling-off periods for technology usage

Before you can start to plan your success goals, there are many things that you need to understand before you can be sure that the goals you set are really the ones you want.

One of those things is to determine if there are any Limiting Beliefs that can stop you from actually achieving those goals.

I have a self-study Limiting Belief Program that you can go through to determine what your Limiting Beliefs are and how you can remove them.

You can read more and register for the program at Limiting Beliefs Program on my Confidence and Life Coaching website.

Start your journey on your path to success by identifying and removing your Limiting Beliefs so that you make the journey a lot easier.

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The Role of Hobbies

Hobbies are essential for providing a creative outlet, reducing stress, and offering a sense of accomplishment. They help individuals focus their energy on productive activities and serve as a healthy distraction from the constant bombardment of information and stimuli that can lead to instant gratification. Some suggested hobbies include gardening, drawing, calligraphy, learning a new language, and whittling.

Setting Small Goals and Celebrating Achievements

Setting small goals and celebrating achievements is another effective strategy to overcome instant gratification. By setting small, achievable goals, individuals can learn to appreciate the steps taken towards accomplishing a larger objective. Celebrating each achievement, regardless of its size, helps boost self-confidence, self-esteem, and motivation.

Focusing on Long-term Goals

Long-term goals are vital in overcoming the trap of instant gratification, as they encourage individuals to focus on the bigger picture and the rewards that come with hard work and dedication. Understanding the reasons behind instant gratification can help individuals challenge themselves to resist the urges and distractions that may arise in their daily lives. Developing discipline through starting a hobby and setting small goals is crucial for personal growth and success in various aspects of life.

Mindful Spending and Financial Stability

Carefully evaluating purchases and adopting a more mindful approach to spending is emphasized to promote financial stability, reduce waste, and increase overall happiness and well-being. Implementing a two-week delay before making significant purchases and cultivating gratitude for existing possessions and experiences can help develop more responsible spending habits and a more content and satisfied approach to life.

Setting Cool-off Periods for Technology Usage

Setting cool-off periods for technology usage is essential for promoting better self-control, productivity, and personal growth. By establishing boundaries and intentionally delaying the use of gadgets, individuals can develop healthier habits and maintain a balance between their digital and real-life interactions. This approach can lead to improved mental health, stronger interpersonal relationships, and a more fulfilling life.

Conclusion

In conclusion, starting a hobby, setting small goals, embracing mindful spending and implementing cool-off periods for technology usage are effective strategies for overcoming instant gratification and improving overall well-being. These practices can help individuals develop discipline, focus on long-term goals, and cultivate a more mindful approach to spending and technology usage, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and balanced life.

FAQs

What are some suggested hobbies to help overcome instant gratification?
- Gardening, drawing, calligraphy, learning a new language, and whittling are some examples.
How can setting small goals help in overcoming instant gratification?
- Setting small, achievable goals helps individuals appreciate the steps taken towards a larger objective, boosting self-confidence, self-esteem, and motivation.
What are some tips for overcoming instant gratification?
- Identifying reasons behind the need for instant gratification, focusing on long-term goals, practicing patience, and cultivating mindfulness are some tips.
How can mindful spending promote financial stability?
- Evaluating purchases carefully, implementing a two-week delay before significant purchases, and cultivating gratitude for existing possessions can help develop responsible spending habits.
What are the benefits of setting cool-off periods for technology usage?
- Improved self-control, productivity, personal growth, mental health, stronger interpersonal relationships, and a more fulfilling life are some benefits.

Don’t try to do all of this by yourself, ask and receive the guidance that can get you moving towards your own success.

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Michael

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The Power of Positive Thinking: Unleashing Your Potential

2023-08-11 ~ adminlife

Embrace the Power of Positive Thinking

Positive thinking isn’t just about plastering a smile on your face and pretending everything’s hunky-dory. It’s about shifting your mindset, looking at challenges as opportunities, and truly believing you can overcome them. And let’s not forget, it’s a proven fact that positive thinkers are better problem solvers and decision makers.

Confidence in your abilities to go after your goals can sometimes be difficult to find or keep.

It can sometimes take time to discover the confidence you have inside you. This can be especially true if you are trying something new.

I have a program that can help you to discover what is holding you back from achieving your goals as well as help you set an attainable goal related to where you are in your life and where you are trying to be.

This program also works with you to build up your confidence in being able to reach your goal.

You can find out more about this program at Confidology, a funny name but a serious program.

You can contact me to talk about this or any other aspect of confidence and success at michael@coachmichaelw.com

Visit the site and read through the program description.

Build Your Confidence Muscle

Confidence isn’t something you’re born with, it’s a muscle you build. And like any muscle, it needs regular exercise. So, step out of your comfort zone, take on new challenges, and watch your confidence grow. Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day.

Find Your Purpose

This might sound like a tall order, but it’s easier than you think. It’s like a compass that helps you navigate your way to your true north.

Stories that Inspire

Let me tell you about John. He was a mid-level executive. He was stuck in a rut, feeling the pressure, and doubting his abilities. Then, he decided to make a change. He started practicing positive thinking, building his confidence muscle. And guess what? Today, John is a successful senior executive who’s not just surviving, but thriving in his role.

The Takeaway

So, are you ready to take the bull by the horns and make a positive change? Are you ready to become the best version of yourself? Are you ready to find your purpose and unleash your potential?

Remember, the power is in your hands. Use it wisely.

Embrace positive thinking
Build your confidence muscle

Now, go out there and show the world what you’re made of!

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Nothing happens until action is taken.

To your success.

Michael

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Victim of Circumstances or of Your Own Thinking

2022-10-12 ~ adminlife

Your circumstances are impacted by your inner world. Your thoughts, emotions and actions are affected by your beliefs. Your life is created by your actions. Many of your thoughts and your emotions are habitual and some of your beliefs may be unfounded. You can affect your experiences when you change any of your internal components.

Your inner world is under your control but it can still be challenging to make changes.

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When you make changes in your mind, changes in your life will follow.

Experience gratitude at the start and end of your day. You can easily focus on those things you don’t have, but you should spend some time in the morning and before going to bed thinking about the blessings in your life.

You will brighten up your mood and increase the good things that will come into your life when you focus on the positive.

Look for solutions. You make a mistake if you focus too much time on your problems. You feel helpless and terrible. This also doesn’t help you to solve the challenges that you are facing. When you find something going wrong in your life you should move to solution-finding mode.

You have many options available to help you make a positive change.

Take care of yourself. A common cause of depression has been identified as undiagnosed heart disease. You look at the world differently when your body is not right. Your feelings guide your life. Your emotions can mislead you when your health is compromised.

Keep yourself grounded in reality. Many people are living in a fantasy world. You may be thinking about your past or you may be speculating about your future. By living wisely and well in the present moment, you will have a joyous future you are hoping for.

Life is going by 24/7 and the actions that you are taking now will determine your life in the future. If your mind is somewhere else, you can’t act today.

Positive affirmations should be used. Throughout the day give yourself a great gift by using positive self-talk and having positive thoughts. Negative emotions come from negative thoughts while positive emotions will fill you when you have positive thoughts. You can change your world when you have positive thoughts.

Know your beliefs. List the beliefs that you believe are holding you back and question them. Where did this belief come from? Do you know it is accurate? Could this belief be false? What information do you have to support this belief?

Keep track of your thoughts. Set an alarm for 60 minutes and when it goes off, go over how you were using your mind over that hour.

What were you thinking about during that hour? Did you remain focused on your work? Were you focusing on a personal item? Were you using your mind to help you plan a better future?
You can help yourself to stay focused by measuring yourself every hour. If you only check yourself once a day, it is very easy to get back into your old patterns.

Meditate. There are many physical and mental benefits to meditating. Meditation can reduce your stress and strengthen your health. It can also help to correct your false beliefs and let you focus and gain clarity. There is a huge and positive effect on your life when you meditate. Each day you should schedule some meditation time.

Many people think that they are victims of circumstances whereas they are actually victims of their own thinking. It doesn’t matter how bad your life is now, there is someone who was in an even worse position at the start and ended up leading an incredible life. You can change your outer world by changing your inner world.

When you learn what is controlling you it is possible to change your world. You must take control of your inner thoughts.

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Michael

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Your Inner Critic Needs to be Silenced

2022-06-02 ~ adminlife

You have an inner critic that seems to be focused on making you miserable. Your life can be much simpler and more enjoyable if you can silence your inner critic. If you really listen to this critic you will be amazed that it can be so negative.

You listen to your critic as if he was an expert. This could not be further from the truth.

Look at your inner dialogue differently

Be dispassionate when listening to your inner critic. Listen for a minute and notice all of the things that you hear. Before too long you will realize that your inner voice is not really sane. Imagine you are sitting next to someone who lets their inner voice out and rambles on about unrelated things.

You would probably be looking for an exit if you were sitting next to this person. We speak to ourselves this way. You need to realize that you are listening to a type of person that you would probably avoid in real life. You listen to this self-talk a lot even though you shouldn’t take it seriously.

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What would you tell a friend? If one of your friends were in a similar situation as you are, what would you say? You would probably say things that are a lot different than what you are saying to yourself.

When you are listening to your inner critical dialogue, ignore all of the criticism and focus on being gentle as if you would be to a friend.

Think about past successes. It is believed that to overcome one negative experience you need ten positive experiences. Take time each day to remember everything amazing that you have accomplished.

It can become a habit when you do this regularly. When a negative thought arises, you can immediately change it to something positive.

Write down your inner self-talk. Don’t just listen to your inner critic, write down what was said. When you read it aloud, it will seem less credible.

Test the criticism. Does this negative self-talk have any supporting evidence? Are there any past times when this statement proved false?

How would this situation appear if you were more positive? What are the gains you could have from the current situation?

Think about today. Today the past has no value and tomorrow is not predictable. Make the most of today and don’t worry about tomorrow, it will take care of itself.

Show gratitude. Being grateful is the easiest way to uplift your mood and make your self-talk more positive. You should make a list of all the things that you are grateful for.

You get very little from your inner critic. You would never be a good friend to someone who spoke the same silly talk that your self-talk was about. If they were your friend, you would never take them seriously and probably stay far away from them.

Using these tips will help you to keep your inner critic under control. You will begin to develop the habit of talking positively to yourself which will help your self-confidence and success to rise to new levels.

To work together to help you get moving in the right direction in your life, click on the blue button below to book a 15-minute, no obligation “Get to know you” call.

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To your success

Michael

P.S. you know that living a life that is in balance is important. When you can balance your work, family, health, relationships, fitness and money, you feel better and can achieve your goals. You have the support of your family and friends which makes life worth living.

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A Foolproof Formula for Finding Your Flow State

2022-04-20 ~ adminlife

According to the old saying, time flies when you’re having fun. The same thing happens when you’re in a state of flow.

That’s the term coined by the psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Flow describes an experience where you lose yourself in what you’re doing. You feel totally immersed and engaged.

There are even changes in your brain activity, like increased dopamine levels that are associated with enjoyment and motivation.

If you’ve experienced the exhilaration for yourself, you probably want more such moments. Try this foolproof formula for finding your sense of flow.

Benefits of a Flow State

There are many compelling reasons for trying to introduce more flow into your life.

Consider these important advantages:

Boost your mood. Sometimes you have to push yourself to do things that will eventually increase your well-being. However, flow feels a lot more pleasant than visiting the dentist, so you’ll be happier right away.

Manage stress. At the end of a busy day, you might want to sit down and relax. However, challenging yourself with something you find rewarding can sometimes be more effective than taking it easy. Try working on your hobbies instead of watching TV.
Build your confidence. Flow helps you to discover your strengths and maximize them. You start accomplishing more when you focus on activities that you love and excel at. Soon, you’ll find it easier to believe in yourself and your abilities.
Enhance your performance. Think about those moments when you’re at your peak. You’re more likely to excel when you’re working with passion and purpose.

Activities that Help Promote Flow

Depending on your approach, almost anything you do can give you feelings of flow.

These are a few of the most popular areas if you’re looking for where to begin:

Express your creativity. Earn a living making art or do it as a pastime. Choose a medium that you find exciting. You might write a novel or paint landscapes.
Play sports. Lead a more active life. Join the office softball team or sign up for a volleyball league with a community group. Train to compete at the Olympics or complete a 5K run for your favourite charity.
Pursue your education. Add to your knowledge and skills. Take business courses that you need for your job or study subjects just for the pleasure of learning. Teach what you know at a nearby senior centre or online academy.
Advance your career. Only 36% of U.S. employees feel engaged at work, according to a 2020 Gallup poll. Ensure that you’re one of them. Think about the meaning behind your tasks. Try to structure your job in a way that allows you to apply your strengths.

Other Tips for Creating a Flow State

Once you’ve established your priorities, experiment with different strategies. Flow is a skill you can develop with practice.

Try these techniques:

Seek balance. Flow usually happens when you’re doing something that’s challenging, but within reach. Having an accurate sense of your capabilities enables you to aim high without overwhelming yourself.
Set specific goals. You’re more likely to reach your targets if you make concrete plans and write them down. Be precise about details and dates.
Limit distractions. Focus on one thing at a time. Take a break from your phone and other devices for at least an hour each day.
Appreciate the journey. Cultivating flow does more than deliver positive results. Remember to savor the trip as much as the destination.

Spend more time on activities that bring you happiness and help you to use your personal strengths. Encouraging a state of flow will make your life more satisfying and enable you to achieve more.

To work together to develop your Flow in life and understand how being in Flow can benefit you, click on the blue button below to book a 15-minute, no obligation “Get to know you” call.Going alone on creating a better life is difficult. Find out how working with a Life Coach can make the journey to success and a better life easier.

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To your success

Michael

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