People subconsciously associate limited availability with higher value. Filling your calendar with real commitments — even solo ones like the gym or a favorite show — rather than staying infinitely flexible signals a full life, and over-flexibility trains others to flake or show up late, in business, friendship, and dating.
When scheduling with anyone, offer specific slots you're free ("I'm free Thursday at noon or Wednesday at 2 p.m., which works for you?") instead of saying you're free whenever — people put more effort into showing up when your time reads as scarce.
Related: Standing Out Over Likability, Confidence as Survivability ("I Will Be Okay")
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