Keeping Promises to yourself

sonnydaniels
sonnydaniels Posts: 33 Member
in Motivation and Support
Who here has a bad track record of keeping promises to yourself? I will be the first one to admit I have been horrible the last few years with keeping promises to myself. I used to have the highest amount of self discipline and trust with myself. I played collegiate Rugby, and I was in phenomenal shape. A severe ankle break and subsequent surgery is where things went down hill for me. Perhaps, I was just feeling sorry for myself...perhaps, it was just laziness, because once I was healed up, I never really returned to the level I was once. Eventually, I let myself go, and I have been miserable as a result ever since. The past month, I have been been locked on like I was a few years back. My diet and exercise regimen has been spot on these last 3-4 weeks. I made myself some new promises I intend to keep. While temptations are definitely appealing, the thought of keeping promises to myself is outweighing those temptations. I am not going to lie, I have been struggling all day with the though of Lent beginning, and wanting to have a big weekend of food, alcohol, etc before I lock it back down again. I wrote this post hoping by the end of it, I would convince myself that a weekend of fun isn't worth breaking promises to myself. I think I have accomplished my goal. I will remain steadfast!!! If you struggle with keeping promises to yourself, feel free to add me as a friend. We can keep each other motivated. Have a blessed and healthy weekend everyone!!!

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  • brb_2013
    brb_2013 Posts: 1,197 Member
    It really isn't worth it, enjoy a meal and celebrate however your family does, but don't let go of your resolve.

    Making and keeping promises to myself is how I'm building my self esteem, which I have very little of. I make small ones, but each one builds my confidence just a little. So I'm feeling very attached to promises and I expect you to keep your promises to yourself.
    You'd never break a promise to a loved one, and you should be your own MOST loved one of all.

    Im starting from nothing, so my promises to myself include finishing 90 minutes of activity by Sunday, and to stick to my calorie goal each day. Because how can I know if I'm doing things right if I don't actually DO IT? That's my logic.... Good luck this weekend!
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    I don't make promises, I set goals and make a plan. Within my plan I allow for some flexibility (with nutrition and exercise) and that makes it easier to stick to.
  • Shull_rachael
    Shull_rachael Posts: 430 Member
    I do the same! I've done it for years now I'm just trying to break the bad habit by setting smaller more realistic goals. And it's working!!
  • sonnydaniels
    sonnydaniels Posts: 33 Member
    Great advice everyone--have a great weekend and work daily towards your goals
  • BeccaNieder13
    BeccaNieder13 Posts: 22 Member
    <<<< terrible at keeping promises to myself, however, 10 year reunion is coming up this fall and that is definitely a game changer!!! Keep your goals people! It's worth it
  • SarBear00b
    SarBear00b Posts: 188 Member
    Can so relate! I broke the humerus bone in my arm and fractured my tailbone a few years back. It took a year after the accident for them to do the surgery I needed on it. Caused me to get super depressed and I put on weight. This past summer is the first time I started to work on gaining my strength back. I still struggle from the injury but I've made so much progress. This last 6 months I've had so much success and for once I feel like I'm doing everything right.

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