I noticed that in western culture most people are into instant gratification. In capitalist cultures entertainment takes up most of an average person’s day. Social media, extensive amounts on the internet, prolonged hours of videogames, etc.
I’ve learned about a few things that would cut down on this, such as mostly listening to nature sounds and ambience rather than stimulating music, going outside and connecting to nature, and deleting social media. What other tips and advice would help reduce instant gratification?
Also, what cultures aren’t dominated by instant gratification? How is there way of life, and what sources could bring more information about them?
Read read read in depth writings. Doesn’t matter what it is, but preferably academic or technical to put your brain to work. Even 15 mins per day will make you feel better.
The more you stick to one topic and finish it the better, but even if you jump around each day to something different, as long as you are comprehending and digesting what you are reading, it’s still good.
This. I love reading self help books, political theory and history. I just recently started reading “Negroes and the Gun.” Very interesting book! It explains how black people protected themselves from oppression. Ranging from slavery to the Black Panther Party and more :))