Promises, Schmomises!

Promises - do they mean anything to you? Are they empty? For me, keeping my word is important, and a value of mine to be dependable, reliable and trustworthy, that my word means something. 

TO 

OTHERS. 

What about promises to MYSELF? 

This spring, while swinging from a hammock in Belize, I read "Girl, Wash Your Face" by Rachel Hollis. I loved it to say the least. I think this book holds many lessons for many women, and several chapters or topics, phases and stages of life will speak to you. 

They spoke to me. 

Keeping promises spoke to me. 

About keeping my word with myself. That I am worthy, and valued to keep my own word to ME! I hadn't thought of it that way before, when we let things interfere with ourselves, our needs, our health, and we give and give to others. For me, my weight has been a struggle, and she writes about working out even at 10:00pm because she PROMISED herself!  Promised! 

So, tonight, I was pulling into the parking lot of the gym to go to a dance class I love, and I got a call from friends to join them for Wine Wednesday. I could have flipped around and left to join them. 

Instead, this time. 

I KEPT MY PROMISE to myself that I'd workout today, even if it was after work! 

And I did. 

I rocked 30 minutes and enjoyed the activity, music, and good feelings, changed and then joined my friends!  The outcome? 

I felt good about myself! Worthy, and I'll continue to do more, and be more to myself. 

And you should too. Promise yourself something starting tomorrow. 

And keep it! No more excuses. 

Daring, Delightful Diva