Forethought is the antidote to impulsiveness. In order to avoid distraction and spend our time in ways that align with our values, we have to plan ahead. And one way to plan ahead is to make a precommitment. When we precommit, we make choices in advance and pledge to stick to them. Precommitments are powerful because they ensure that we don't rely so much on the whims of self-control or willpower in the moment. Here's an example: once you buy a plane ticket for a friend’s wedding, it’s rare that you back out 👰 Another example: once you put money away in a retirement account that has a penalty for early withdrawal, you’re less likely to take that money out 💰 Precommitments can help us defeat distraction and live out our values. For example: The internet router in my home shuts of the wifi to certain devices at 10pm on weeknights. My family and I could find a way to get back online if we really tried, but that would take more effort and so reminds us that we’ve made a precommitment to shut down and power off. Have you made any precommitments that have helped you use your time more effectively? I'd love to hear them! #Indistractable #Commitment #Values #Behavior …see more