Impulsivity

Are not thinking your actions though Are you giving up when it gets too hard or boring? Are you making rash decisions from being emotional? These are all signs of: Impulsivity

What is Impulsivity?

Impulsivity is when you act without thinking about what you are doing and failing to realise the risks that come with it. For example, running across a road without looking both ways which can run the risk of you being hit by a car.

What is considered Impulsive Behaviour?

According to the widely recognised UPPS model, there are 4 types of impulsivity. The 4 types of Impulsivity are: Lack of Meditation, Lack of Perseverance, Sensation Seeking and Urgency.

How do I manage “Impulsivity”?

Impulsivity can be managed by first working out which issue from those above, is causing it. By working out which one is the cause, you can start managing it by trying out the different strategies below.

What is “Lack of Meditation”?

Lack of Meditation is the inability to take the time to think your actions through before carrying them out. By not thinking your actions through, you will also be in danger of not considering the consequences that can come from your actions.

How do I manage my Impulsive “Lack of Meditation”?

Managing “Lack of Meditation” involves taking the time to think about your actions. There are 3 strategies you can try for this: STOP&THINK method, Meditation AND Reflection. Each one can be found under the tabs above.

What is a “Lack of Perseverance”?

A “Lack of Perseverance” is where you consider something to be too difficult or boring that you decide to give up on it. This occurs because you are afraid of failing, you struggle with discipline (not being focused enough or being too uptight with your focus) or you lack a goal to motivate you.

Why is “Perseverance” so important?

Life isn’t easy, it has never meant to be easy and because of this we all struggle and fail at things but if we always give up when we fail, we will not get very far in life and miss out on things that can bring out our potential. Perseverance means to keep trying when you fail and keeping pushing when you are pushed back because life is not a smooth, flat road that we can simply walk down. This is one of the toughest lessons to learn in life as it is something we must overcome, we cannot avoid it.

How do I manage a “Lack of Perseverance”?

Managing a “Lack of Perseverance” requires you to re-adjust the way you live your life. This can be done with these 3 strategies: What Perseverance Looks Like, Look at Things Differently AND Things you can try in Your Daily Life. You can find these strategies explained in further detail under the tabs above.