I was on my way to a craft afternoon that i'm helping to organize. I'm walking down the street thinking i really should have stayed home to tidy up the house, heck i could even have used a nap :) It's cold, i'm tired and i really don't want to do this!!!! But i promised someone that i would, so i did.
Now that got me thinking..... how come when i promise someone i will help them i do it no matter what excuses may pop up. However, when it comes to making time for exercise, drinking my water, or picking something healthy over something not as healthy i have every excuse in the book and i use them!!! Why when i promise myself to do something don't i just do it, like i would for someone else.
So all afternoon i've been mulling this over in my head!! I lose a couple of pounds, i gain a couple of pounds, why????? I don't keep promises that i make to myself. Well that has to change, here and now.
I promise myself that i will exercise at least 3 times a week.
I promise myself that i will drink at least 8 cups of water a day!!
I promise that i will choose healthy food over unhealthy food.
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I think that is a common thing for many people, women especially. We are brought up to not let others down, even if we are letting ourselves down in the process.
I wish you all the best in keeping your promises to yourself.
xoxKylie
Great post. It got me thinking too!
Good post. Right on.
Treating yourself like a promise, what a great perspective. Good ta-da'ing. :)
I have the same problem. It's must harder to be loyal to yourself than it is to be loyal to other people.
one word: sometimes.
Oh yes, I know that one, I think I need to make some promise's to me. It is hard to let others down, but I often let me down:o(
Hugs
Sheilagh
It seems much more disappointing if you let someone else down, as they might think less of you. Letting oneself down, isn't quite so distressing. I think you have a brilliant idea here, Promise Yourself!!!! I'm going to try it.
Like you, can't say no to others, but it is VERY easy to say no to myself.
Great insight! :)
Great point! Too often we forget to take care of ourselves and keep our promises to ourselves. I just started my own journey and blog. I would love for you to check it out. barbgetshealthy.blogspot.com. I will be following your blog, I need all the help I can get. Be true to yourself!
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