​About eight years ago, I promised myself that I would stop breaking promises to myself. Unfortunately, I am not perfect so from time to time, I break a promise that I've made to myself. However, when I remember the promise that I didn't keep I go back (or move forward) to making that promise a reality because I am Worthy.

I recently found this journal post that I wrote to myself and thought I'd share some of it with you....

I'm sure you will agree that some promises are easy to keep but there are some that require a bit more effort. However, a promise isn't something to be thrown around lightly. If you promise something to someone, you must try your best to make it a reality. If you are the type of person who promises big things but never delivers, then no one will take you seriously, including yourself.

When you fail to keep promises to yourself your self-confidence takes a big hit. You start to lag or put things off in your life because sub-consciously you don't trust yourself. Would you trust someone who consistently broke the promises that made to you?

When you keep promises to yourself, you are showing yourself that you are trustworthy; it is empowering and instills true self-confidence. Studies that show that keeping a promise to yourself not only helps improve your confidence but it also helps you feel strong and it helps increase your productivity and your happiness. 

Keeping promises to yourself leads to a better life, the life of your dreams. 

The essence of self-care is to take care of yourself physically, emotionally, and mentally. It’s meant to help you be well, be healthy and thrive within all areas of self, including your mind, body and spirit.

The good news is that people are finally realizing the importance of self-care for themselves and their loved ones. In fact, according to Google Trends, the number of people searching the term ‘self-care’ has more than doubled in the past few years.
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If you’re interested in being healthier, calmer, more centered, and less anxious, then you’ve come to the right spot. We’ll talk about the five areas of self-care you can’t ignore so you can start making it a priority in your life. Let’s dive in.

1.     Mental/Emotional Self-Care
Mental, or psychological, self-care is the first thing people usually associate self-care with because it helps clear your head and release anxiety.

The great thing is that there are so many things you can do to practice this type of self-care. They’re all designed with one aim: to improve your personal growth and boost your confidence. They also have a great impact on your overall mental well-being.

One of the most common activities is positive affirmations and learning how to redirect negative self-talk.

Other activities include:

• Solving a puzzle
• Take Breaks
• Connect With People – Enjoy Social Time
• Do Something You Enjoy
• Drink In Moderation
• Connect With A Loved One
• Be Mindful - Live In The Present Moment
• Practice Self-Compassion
• Set Boundaries And Say “No” When You Need To Take Care Of Yourself:
• Forgive Yourself
• Avoid Comparing Yourself To Others
• Spend Time In Nature
• Set Goals and Priorities
• Practice Gratitude
• Focus On Positivity
• Practice Meditation
• Declutter Your Life And Your Spaces

 
Activities that help promote emotional self-care are all about helping you contemplate, handle, and reflect on your feelings in a healthy way. Once you know how to do that, you have better control over your behavior and actions.
It’s worth mentioning that the way you deal with your emotions says a lot about how much you love and appreciate yourself.