Punctual gratification

Be happy today. Be happy now. Don’t put it off, because you’re not going to do it.

Pay yourself first with your time, with your happiness, with your energy.

If you said you were going to treat or reward yourself, keep your promise.

Sometimes, it feels sad to actually try to be happy, excited, or fulfilled—because you know the anticipation will be over soon. It’s scary! The thing you looked forward to will be no more.

Even though it might not feel like it right now, there’ll always be something else to look forward to.

An iterated version of hastening gratification.

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