Self-control, also known as delayed gratification, is one of the most important life skills that you can encourage your child to develop. It is the basis for so many other core life skills, and is one of the key elements needed if a child is Read More …
When they hear the word ‘Mantra’, many people will instantly think of ageing hippies, management consultants who spout more-or-less empty platitudes or over-eager personal trainers shouting things like ’No pain, no gain!’ as they encourage you to stretch your body to the point where the Read More …
Delayed gratification (a very important intrapersonal core life skill) is a somewhat fancy term, but all it is, is the ability to refrain from taking a smaller reward now in favour of obtaining a greater reward later. It is a simple concept, but its implications in Read More …
The Marshmallow Test by Walter Mischel, is probably one of the most important books to read as a parent if you want to raise a child to become a happy, successful adult. This is because it outlines the basis behind how we develop self-control as we Read More …
What Is It? Delayed gratification is the ability to forego a small reward that is available now, for a greater one that is only available in the future if you don’t take what is on offer now. It is also known as self-control. It is a critical Read More …