This week we are going to determine our ability to delay gratification. Why? Because if you see your behavior for what it really is, you will become aware of any/ your impulsive and immature behavior. Is it time to put any/certain childish behavior behind you?
We'll talk about this during our call, but in the meantime think about the behavior of a child who lacks self-control...They want what they want when they want it. How can you and I delay gratification?
Let's all be encouraged!
Becky
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How can I delay gratification? That is a secret to success...asking it that way puts a different spin for me. It isn't so much no to something as it is when...with teenagers in the house, we spend a lot of time on this issue.
ReplyDeleteAsking is this a childish impulsive behavior is good, too. It helps me see what I need to work on.
My childish impulsive behaviors are around food. I need to work the pizza concept that Becky talked of. I often have childish impulsive behaviors when life moves too fast and our family routines get out of whack...I could do so much better if I ask what is my childish impulsive behavior and see that it is making a hard situation harder. With the house, it might be a why bother it's trashed, no need to pick up. Instead of a more mature thought of hum...we need to get back on track and I am the adult in charge. Seems to make things more doable in my mind
By George, I think I've got it.....Maybe.
ReplyDeleteMy Self Control category was: Be more organized to do my work, then get out of the office.
My immediate rewards for new found control over my work schedule is that I spend time doing something I want to do. That would be read a book, crafts, bake, even work on my house or brush the dogs.
The implusive gratification comes through spending money. Though I have little to spend, shopping used to be a reward for me. Accumulating stuff I dont need was a real problem (less now that I have less spending money).
Delayed gratification would be to A. Use what I have. Shop my close, bookshelf, recipes/cookbooks for fun and use what I have.
Then save money to buy some large item things I would *like* to have.
An example, a new sewing machine. If I dont use the one I Have, how can I justify a new one?
And wouldnt it be fun to save up for something in the future? Of course, that means saving my change or something and not letting my husband take it for frivolous stuff! Hmmm, how to do that exactly?
Anyway, this is my take on this week!
Week 10: 7 of 7 and 77 of 77
ReplyDeleteThank you for the ideas and the positive encouragement.
Perseverance in all aspects of my life, love for myself and others in my life, both would improve if I develop a bit more Self-control.
Self-control in the area of purchasing multiple items of the same thing would help me save money. This would allow delayed gratification.
The money saved could be used for an item, projct, or service that would provide meaning for my faith, family, and future.
With spring break starting today, this is perfect as I now leave for the ranch, and dedicate time to take my daughter to radiation.
It struck me this morning, while at church, that Jesus was the example of delay gratification. He didn't want to die on the cross I am sure he just wanted to be back in heaven seated by His Father. That put a very different spin on this gratification thing.
ReplyDeleteWhere I have failed is teaching it to my children. I grew up poor and saved for everything. I still find myself passing something by because it is not on sale.
I can delay gratification by planning and being aware of how I get trapped. I can ask God for help and if need be get an accountability partner.
Currently, I am cleaning out my office. It pains me to see all the stuff I have accumulated over the years, all the money spent on extra everything. I will be delaying the decorating part of the house decluttering until I finish the entire house. Feels great!
Pam I hope you have a nice Break!
ReplyDeleteLaura
Thanks for the ideas.
Robbie
I like what you said about planning and being aware of how I get trapped.
Delayed Gratification:
What I got out of some of the things that Becky said :
was the word IMPULSIVE
Questioning myself about being IMPULSIVE seems very important right now.