"I think instant gratification is to blame[...] people with mental health issues are less likely to be able to wait for things they find pleasurable."

Instant gratification is the curse of the 21st century. We ask ourselves why younger generations are increasingly facing more problems than we had to face, and this is what it all comes down to.

When suffering with a mental illness, it's normal to prioritise short-term happiness. But we need to look to the future for recovery.

personaldevelopment

Personal Development

mindfulness

Mindfulness

health

Health

habits

Habits

mentalhealth

Mental Health

How instant gratification is harming your mental health

Situation: Your child has a tantrum.What to say using RIE: “I see that <a href="https://www.todaysparent.com/toddler/toddler-frustration/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">you’re really feeling a lot </a> . I’m here for you when you’re read﻿y.”Some advice that [...] hit home. “[As parents] we want to micromanage, but when we trust that our children are capable, our children feel more confident,” she says. “As parents, you’re the secure base, and this allows your children to be free to explore.” Before RIE, I was the micromanaging, nagging boss who barked orders and yelled when I wasn’t being heard. No wonder my twins <a href="https://www.todaysparent.com/family/discipline/how-to-get-your-kids-to-listen/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">weren’t listening to me </a> .

parenting

Parenting

RIE: parenting: How I stopped being the shouty mom

I have developed a routine for dry eye patients using standard Vaseline petroleum jelly at bedtime. This has worked remarkably well for dry eye patients, as well as for those with blepharitis...Before bedtime, thoroughly wet the skin of the lower eyelids with the fingers. Apply a thin coat of Vaseline to the wet skin. Work the Vaseline up to the eyelashes, applying a small amount to the lashes themselves. This will not blur the vision or get into the eye

Treating dry eyes

Who is at Risk? The Vaseline Routine. Correction.

Letters

...a member of the band asked Obama for his thoughts on parenting. "Not only love them unconditionally, but treat their moms great," he replied. "Because your daughters are watching how their mom's being treated, so if they see that you love and respect and support their mom, then when they get older that's what they're going to expect for themselves.

Obama's parenting advice

Former president Barack Obama appeared on "The Late Late Show" and gave life advice to James Corden's staff.

How instant gratification is harming your mental health

RIE: parenting: How I stopped being the shouty mom

Letters

Barack Obama gives gloriously blunt life advice to James Corden's staff

Taneiya Ayienat