Setting goals and forming a plan to achieve them is a powerful pre-commitment strategy to help you create lasting change. Learn how to make the most of your weekly schedule by following the tips in this article.
Making the Most of Pre-Commitment Strategies
The benefits of goal-setting and pre-commitment strategies have been well established in the realm of willpower research.
To make the most of these strategies, start by creating a detailed plan for your ideal week that includes blocks for workouts, family meals, massage periods, creative segments, team meetings and more.
Creating Balance Through Planning
Robin Sharma’s book The Everyday Hero Manifesto provides an in-depth explanation of his weekly planning process which can be incredibly powerful when attempting to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time.
This process can also help to create balance between work pursuits, family life and spiritual life.
Prioritizing Self-Care
To make sure your daily schedule is aligned with your deepest values, keep in mind that success and happiness cannot be achieved unless it is.
An important part of this process is being aware of our own limitations and understanding that we need to prioritize self-care.
