Matt Finch and Chris Scott
Chris Scott & Matt Finch
Hyperbolic Discounting: The Invisible Force Preventing Addiction Recovery (Ep. 298)
Hyperbolic Discounting: The Invisible Force Preventing Addiction Recovery (Ep. 298)
Hyperbolic Discounting: The Invisible Force Preventing Addiction Recovery (Ep. 298)
Thursday 29th December 2022
Discover how hyperbolic discounting affects addiction recovery and get tips to delay gratification with Matt Finch on Elevation Recovery.
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Get the buttons here!Why Instant Gratification Sabotages Your Recovery Journey
The more you can learn the skill of delaying gratification and not giving in to the pull of instant gratification, the easier it'll be in the long term to have a healthy lifestyle, drug and alcohol free.
Ever wondered why it's so hard to resist that immediate pleasure, even when you know it might hurt you in the long run? In this episode of Elevation Recovery, Matt Finch dives into the concept of hyperbolic discounting, a fancy term for our tendency to favor short-term rewards over long-term benefits. Matt breaks down how this invisible force can derail your recovery efforts and offers practical tips to combat it.
From breaking big goals into bite-sized tasks to planning your decisions ahead, you'll find actionable strategies to help you stay on track. Matt also touches on the science behind instant gratification and how it impacts your mood and overall well-being. Whether you're struggling with addiction or just trying to make healthier choices, this episode offers valuable insights into why we do what we do and how we can change our brain patterns for a better future.