Inspiration and activities for memorable meetings
Why So Fast?
What does instant gratification mean?
Instant gratification is the immediate fulfillment of a person’s needs or desires. When someone makes an impulsive choice to do something for the instant feeling of pleasure or satisfaction, they are receiving instant gratification.
What is an example of instant gratification?
Instant gratification is the immediate desire to feel satisfaction. When someone does something and receives instant positive results, this is considered instant gratification. An example would be a person driving in their car and hearing a commercial about a new flavor of milkshake at a local fast-food chain. They instantly head to the restaurant to purchase the shake because it sounds good.
Why is instant gratification bad?
Instant gratification can have negative consequences for several reasons. The impulsive decision to immediately fulfill a desire can lead to making poor choices. The lack of planning and thought can also lead to one not getting exactly what is wanted or needed.
Bonus Activity: Learn small ways to be patient
Delayed gratification is the act or ability to resist an impulse or temptation in favor of achieving a long-term, meaningful reward. Examples of delayed gratification might look like this:
1. Being able to wait patiently for a parent to pour milk
2. Waiting to play video games until after their homework is finished
3. Willingness to save allowance money
| Music Playlist During Snack |
- Sleigh Ride – Arthur Fiedler & Boston Pops Orchestra
- Somewhere In My Memory – John Williams
- Silent Night – Michael Buble
- It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year – Andy Williams
Healthy Snack
Simple Ingredients:
- Mixed nuts
- Mix ins like raisins or craisins
- Seasoning like cinnamon sugar
Peanuts, almonds, cashews, walnuts, pecans, pistachios, macadamia nuts or hazelnuts
Movement Activity:
Running intervals
- 15 seconds Walking or very slow running (jogging)
- 10 seconds Running in a moderate or fast tempo
- 5 seconds Fast running [sprint]
- Every 15-10-5 part is repeated 4 times, that is four repetitions without rest-pause, so a set (or block) lasts 2 minutes.
- Between each set, there is a 1 minute rest-pause.
- You can repeat the set 3 times: 2 +1 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 1 minutes = 9 minutes in total.