Ulysses Contract

A Ulysses Contract is a pre-commitment strategy where someone voluntarily agrees in advance to restrict their future choices to avoid harmful impulses. Named after the myth of Ulysses, who had himself bound to the mast to resist sirens’ songs, it allows individuals to lock in decisions beforehand, such as refusing addictive behaviors or making better lifestyle choices. This approach helps manage situations where their future self might act against their best interests due to temptation, enhancing self-control by creating a predetermined limit or boundary.