Have you ever planned to start a healthy habit like Journaling, walking but ended up binge watching a show or scrolling through instagram.
Eventhough we know that the task is important for the future but the immediate reward feels stronger. This is present bias.
We overvalue immediate gratification and undervalue delayed gratification. But, giving in too often costs more in the long term.
Have You ever experienced it? If yes, please do share your experience
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Yes, I’ve definitely experienced this! Many times I plan to read, exercise, or work on something productive, but end up scrolling on my phone instead. The quick satisfaction from social media or watching a short video feels rewarding at the moment, but later I realize I lost valuable time. I’m slowly learning to delay gratification by setting small goals and rewarding myself after completing them. It’s tough, but worth it in the long run!
Yeah I have experienced it multiple times. when I try to read books, exercise, study and the list keeps going.
It’s so relatable our brains are wired to chase quick rewards. I’ve often planned to read or journal but ended up scrolling instead. Recognizing this “present bias” is the first step toward breaking it and building consistency.
Yes, I’ve often planned to go for a morning walk but ended up scrolling through social media instead, enjoying the instant entertainment. Later, I always regretted it because I missed the energy boost and sense of accomplishment the walk would have given me.
Present bias really gets to you! 
On numerous occasions, I had intended to read or journal, but I inadvertently found myself three episodes into a series I had no intention of starting. The allure of immediate comfort is so powerful. Have you discovered any strategies that truly enable you to overcome it? Let’s share our experiences. How do you avoid temptation when it arises? 
Yes, we need to slowly rewire our brains to gain dopamine from different slower paced activities like hobbies. The constant rush of information that comes with scrolling through social media and videos really impacts the brain and our mood- I’ve definitely experienced the same. Our brain isn’t wired to experience so many different emotions within a span of a few minutes!
Yes, at one point of time, opening instagram as soon as I unlock my phone became a default setting of my brain even if I intended to do something else. It’s better now, but it felt as if I’m functioning on autopilot and I’m losing control of my brain.
Very much true.It’s easy to get carried away by things that offer instant gratification, pulling us into moments of distraction and away from what truly matters.
Yes, totally relatable, it’s so easy to get pulled into short-term comfort instead of long-term growth.
What helps you personally overcome that urge and stay consistent with habits that don’t give instant results?