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, Iāve 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. Iām slowly learning to delay gratification by setting small goals and rewarding myself after completing them. Itās 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.
Itās so relatable our brains are wired to chase quick rewards. Iāve often planned to read or journal but ended up scrolling instead. Recognizing this āpresent biasā is the first step toward breaking it and building consistency.
Yes, Iāve 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? Letās 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- Iāve definitely experienced the same. Our brain isnāt 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. Itās better now, but it felt as if Iām functioning on autopilot and Iām losing control of my brain.
Very much true.Itās 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, itās 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 donāt give instant results?