Impulsivity

by Mario H. Noronha

Topic of this content: How impulsivity contributes to the lack of self-discipline

Who might be interested in reading: people and professionals

In the second text this month, we will address impulsivity, one of the factors that can contribute to a lack of self-discipline.

Impulsivity means a person's tendency to act on impulses, rather than making considered decisions, which can lead to difficulty resisting temptations and staying focused on their goals.

One of the consequences may include experiencing financial difficulties, resulting from impulse purchases, lack of savings or an effective budget, and also a lack of planning for the future, generating financial instability, debt and stress related to money.

"It's in responsibility that most people find the meaning that sustains them through life. It's not in happiness. It's not in impulsive pleasure." - Jordan Peterson

A possible solution involves cultivating patience, that is, understanding that developing self-discipline is a process that takes time, being patient with yourself, while investing in developing this ability.

However, this journey is not without obstacles, one of which is related to a culture of instant gratification.

The fact that we live in a society that prioritizes immediate rewards over long-term benefits can undermine self-discipline, that is, this environment can make it difficult to postpone immediate gratification and produce demotivation to work towards long-term goals.

When people can overcome or circumvent this type of obstacle, it becomes more likely that they will be able to achieve financial stability.

The ability to control impulses and delay gratification leads to better financial decisions, such as saving money, building budgets effectively and planning for the future, factors that contribute to greater financial security and greater peace of mind.

Author's note: this text expresses a personal perspective framed within some parameters, it is not a scientific article, of a medical, prescriptive or binding nature. It is also important to note that it was not intended to be an exhaustive analysis, in the future there will be new texts that will address other ways of looking at these same topics.

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