Pre-commitments are decisions you make in advance to set yourself up for success and reduce the likelihood of getting sidetracked. They act as a form of self-control by creating obstacles or incentives that guide future behavior.

For example, you might schedule a workout with a friend to ensure you actually go, or use an app blocker to prevent access to distracting websites during work hours. By making these commitments ahead of time, you make it easier to stick to your goals and harder to give in to distractions.