Is Instant Gratification Holding Us Back? L-Għaliex Tackles The Cost Of Wanting Everything Now
From the dopamine hit of scrolling through social media to the thrill of one-click shopping, instant gratification is shaping how we live but at what cost?
That’s the question being tackled on tonight’s episode of L-Għaliex, hosted by Matthew Bartolo and Joseph Agius, who will be joined by Noel Xerri, CEO at Oasi Foundation in Gozo and well-known drug worker Leon Madden.
The panel explores how our obsession with quick results could be costing us long-term satisfaction, resilience, and personal growth.
“Immediate gratification is easy, but it rarely leads to long-term satisfaction,” says Bartolo. Meanwhile, Xerri and Madden reflect on how modern society constantly pushes the message of “get it now”, making it harder for people to practise self-control or appreciate delayed rewards.
This episode goes beyond identifying the issue, it dives into practical ways to regain balance, from resisting the pull of one-click purchases to teaching children how to wait. Expect personal insights, everyday examples, and takeaways that’ll have you questioning your own habits.
Tune in tonight at 8pm on Matthew Bartolo’s Facebook page for a deep, engaging discussion on why the ability to wait might just be one of today’s most underrated life skills.
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