Impulse

Impulse for me is an action that has little consideration of the consequences.  There is no real planning beyond the initial action.  This is not the same thing as an urge/sudden desire/itch to do something.  You have the urge to go swimming but you plan it out with all the gear you will need and how much time you have and where to go that will be safe.  An impulse, say to drink, has no planning beyond how to get the first drink.  There is no consideration of the consequences.  If you are an addict, this is a problem.  Impulses for addicts never stop at one.  You can have an impulse to buy something that you cannot afford, like a car.  Here, the consequences are of payments.  The impulse does not consider that.  So when you sense that you have a sudden urge, or interest, or desire, ask yourself if this is an impulse?  It is if you don't consider the consequences.