Instant gratification is the term used to describe the desire for immediate fulfillment of one's wishes or desires. However, it is important to acknowledge that there are antonyms that can be used to balance the instant gratification culture. Delayed gratification, for instance, refers to waiting patiently for an outcome, rather than expecting it immediately. Discriminating gratification can help us weigh our needs versus our wants, prioritizing delayed gratification for our needs only while being more relaxed with our wants. Finally, self-control and discipline can serve as antonyms. They require putting aside the desire for the present moment and working towards future goals through hard work and perseverance. By recognizing these antonyms, people can become more balanced and ultimately lead happier, more contented lives.

What are the antonyms for Instant gratification?

• n.

  • pleasure principle
  • reality principle
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Famous quotes with Instant gratification

• The public is usually slow to catch on to new things, and it's important that musicians stick to their guns and not look for that instant gratification.

  Greg Ginn
• On the one hand, shopping is dependable: You can do it alone, if you lose your heart to something that is wrong for you, you can return it; it's instant gratification and yet something you buy may well last for years.

  Judith Krantz
• I'm good friends with The Rock, and I talk to him all the time. And he says that, even though his movie career has taken off, he misses the instant gratification of wrestling, and the live crowds, and I could see being that way myself.

  Trish Stratus
• As we get past our superficial material wants and instant gratification we connect to a deeper part of ourselves, as well as to others, and the universe.

  Judith Wright
• There is NO satisfaction out of instant gratification.

  Lizabella Maria-Lynette

Synonyms:

chilled, conservative, controlled, cool, discreet, in charge, in check, laid-back, mild, moderate.