12 Promises You Should Make to Yourself and Always Keep
A lot depends on how we perceive the world around us. Make positive promises to yourself. Promise not to give up, to fight, to laugh louder, and to overcome all the adversity every time the world throws it at you. Promise to be a force to be reckoned with. When you become your own best friend, life will become easier.
1. I will not hold on to the past.
Your problems, your weaknesses, your failures, your regrets and mistakes can teach you a lot if you are willing to learn. Or they can wear you down if you are not. So allow yourself to learn every day.
Look at everything as a learning experience. If you regret some past decisions or actions, stop carrying them around. You did the best you could with the knowledge and experience you had. You were younger then. Maybe if you were making the decision today, with more experience and knowledge, you would do things differently. So cut yourself some slack. Time and experience will help you grow and learn so you can make the right decisions for yourself and those you care about.
2. I will manage my own life and be responsible for my actions.
You blame your parents, your teachers, your education system, your government, but not yourself. Right? Because you are never wrong… But that is not true. If you want to change, if you want to move forward, the responsibility always lies with you. Only you can make your own decisions. Only you should be responsible for them. Manage your own life.
3. I will address myself as a friend.
Think about what you usually say to yourself. Are they the inspiring, encouraging words you would say to a friend? Or the hurtful remarks that only your worst enemy would utter? We talk silently to ourselves all day long and believe every word we say. So direct your inner voice wisely. Ask yourself, “If I had a friend who constantly told me the same things I tell myself, how long would they remain my friend?”
4. I will listen to what my heart tells me
Feelings and intuition rarely let us down (at least it’s worth checking). And if deep down you feel like you’re doing something wrong, you probably are. Pay attention to your true feelings and follow where they lead you. By listening to your inner voice, you’ll see that closed doors only seem so. In reality, they’re open for you.
5. I will live the way I think is right.
Allow yourself to follow the path that makes you happier. It’s okay that some people in your life won’t approve and will try to dissuade you. After all, we all have different ideas about happiness. Dedicate yourself to creating your own happiness. As sad as it may sound, to achieve what you want, you’ll have to give up something. And it’s better to give up a relationship that forces you to do something you don’t want.
6. I promise to let go of people with whom the relationship has reached a dead end.
Most people in our lives are short-lived. They come, teach us something, change something in us, and leave. This is normal. Not all relationships end, but all relationships can teach us valuable lessons. If you are open with every person, you will learn a lot of valuable things. Sometimes it is strange to realize that you have spent too much time on a person with whom you no longer have anything in common. But there is no need to regret it. Everything is going exactly as it should.
7. I will smile no matter the circumstances
Even in difficult times, take a minute to stop and remember who you are. Take a minute to think about the things that really matter to you. And then smile. There is nothing more beautiful and powerful in the world than a smile through tears. Anyone can be happy when things are easy. But it takes a strong character to be able to smile in a situation that makes you cry. Remember that time will pass and everything will get better. So keep going. After all, strong people are born out of difficult circumstances.
8. I will appreciate the life I have.
Good is where we are not. Too many people overvalue what they don’t have and undervalue what they do have. Don’t be one of them. Take a deep breath. Don’t worry about the past. Focus on what you have to do today, not what you could have done yesterday. Remember that when you lose something, you always find something else. Appreciate what you have and who you are today. After all, life doesn’t have to be perfect to be wonderful. Count your blessings, not your problems. Once you start thinking about your life in a positive way, it will start changing for the better.
9. I will use my strengths to make the world a better place.
Often people think they have no strengths, and so they don’t try. In a world filled with doubt, find the courage to dream. In a world filled with anger, find the courage to forgive. In a world filled with hate, find the courage to love. In a world filled with mistrust, find the courage to believe. And when you do, you will discover facets of yourself you never knew existed. The world needs you.
10. I will devote time to self-improvement
When you do something, you have to strive to do it right. Perfection is not an accident. Perfection is the result of great intentions, focused efforts, thoughtful management, skillful execution, and the ability to see opportunities rather than obstacles. It is also important to note that the work done should not be judged by where you are now, but by the distance you have traveled. The main thing is to be diligent and to make progress step by step, day by day.
11. I will go beyond my comfort zone.
When you struggle, don’t see it as a failure. Behind every great success there are great challenges to overcome. Remember that. When you try your best, you become smarter and stronger. Make mistakes, stumble, learn from them, and keep growing.
12. I will accept change when it is necessary.
We always try to make the right choice, but how do you know when it’s time to change something and move on? There are always warning signs, and you notice them, but you don’t always want to admit it. Relationships, work, place of residence — all of this has an expiration date. And often we continue to be in the same place with the same people, doing the same thing simply because we are afraid of change. The result is always the same: pain, disappointment, regret. Be smarter. Accept change with open arms if you understand that it is necessary.
