by Connie Kvilhaug
I came across an interesting idea the other day that I want to share with you. You may be surprised at the simplicity of it, but do not be fooled. This simple idea is jam-packed with the potential to move you forward in your goals, whether they be health-related goals, fitness goals, personal goals, career goals, etc. It is one of the fastest ways to increase your self-confidence. It’s called the “I PROMISE” Assignment.
Here’s how it works: Think of something that you know you “should” be doing. This could be anything from exercising, eating better, spending less time on trivial tasks at work or prioritizing the important tasks, catching up on reading, improving your social life, etc. It must be something achievable, not insurmountable. Now commit to doing this one thing for 10 days in a row. Then DO IT!
Here’s the rub: If you do it every day for 10 days, you will build your self-confidence and feel great. If you skip a day or decide you’re “too busy” to do it, this can damage your self-esteem even more. So, ONLY do this if you are willing to succeed. I must re-emphasize that this simple exercise is very powerful. If you are serious about making changes in your life, this can help you immensely.
Now take a sheet of paper and, at the top, write the date. Underneath that, write the following:
I promise myself that for the next 10 days, I will ________________.
Signed:
________________________
your signature
Examples might include:
I will exercise for 30 minutes each morning.
I will work 1 extra hour each day.
I will spend 40 minutes each day cleaning out a different cupboard.
I will drink only water, letting go of soft drinks.
A fun idea is to commit 10 minutes each day to writing down any and all ideas that come to mind for improving or increasing joy in any area of your life. It doesn’t matter what the creative ideas are; the point is to get your creative juices flowing and by doing this for 10 minutes a day, your subconscious mind can really begin to help you!
Now, underneath your signature, write:
How I made out with my promise:
KEPT IT? (Yes or No?) REMARKS
1st Day
2nd Day
3rd Day
4th Day
5th Day
6th Day
7th Day
8th Day
9th Day
10th Day
At the end of 10 days, your goal is to have checkmarks in the “YES” column for every day.
Enjoy this assignment. Are you able to keep your promise to yourself?!
