Forethought

Forethought refers to the act of anticipating future events, establishing goals, and making plans.  

Forethought is an important part of the self-regulation process, which consists of three interconnected phases: forethought, performance and self-reflection.

In Psychology, forethought is often studied in relation to decision-making, problem-solving, and executive function, as it requires the ability to mentally picture future scenarios. The goal of Forethought Psychology is to provide clarity in these areas, through testing.

Forethought enables you to envision the future and establish personal goals. 

It serves as a source of motivation and directs your actions in preparation for future outcomes.

Forethought improves with practice!  Exercises in forethought include:

• Establishing Goals
  • What do you want to achieve?
• Cultivating a Mindset
  • Focus on maintaining a positive outlook to keep yourself motivated.
• Creating a Plan
  • Outline a strategy and identify the most effective methods to get you where you want to go.
• Assessing the Context
  • Consider your environment and social circumstances. This may involve gathering necessary resources or asking for help from others.
• Time Management
  • Think about how much time you will need to accomplish what you want to accomplish - a day? a week? a year? Focus on spending time being productive.