Commitment
"Commitment is what transforms a promise into reality." Abraham Lincoln
By Debra Scifo - July 3, 2024
Commitment is a big word and calls for action, we must do something. You could say that commitment is an action item. There are areas of commitment that have greater impact in our life and the lives of others. Take for example, commitment in relationships or to a task or profession. Just as important, commitment means that there are actions we do not take, actions that are contrary to commitment.
Commitment is characterized by what we do and what we do not do. Commitment means that we color inside the lines, we move between the lines and we do this because we are focused and dedicated to the goal, after all we made a commitment.
Making a commitment requires consideration and thought. If indeed we are considering a commitment, consider the barriers to fulfilling that commitment and can you overcome the barriers? Barriers are not necessarily reasons to not honor a commitment but should be confronted.
I quit! I’m done! I don’t need this aggravation! Have you abandoned a commitment because you are tired, discouraged or decided that you made a bad choice when you made the commitment? I have. My nagging thought; is it a reason to abandon my commitment, or an excuse.
I have always taught my children and reminded myself that in all things there is a choice. Not all choices are easy to make and are not characterized by a good choice or a bad choice. But, when we take emotion out of a situation, the air clears and there is a choice. Own it. That is empowering!
Commitment does not always feel good. Sometimes, commitment is a choice and in choosing to remain dedicated and focused on the end game is the best choice and will make you feel very good.
Stay focused. Muster all the dedication you can gather. Recall the scenario that caused you to make the commitment in the first place. Complete the project. Earn the degree. Save the relationship. Lose the weight. Learn your strengths. Acknowledge your mistakes. Be kind. Find support. Know your weaknesses. Quit procrastinating. Say no. Say yes. Forgive yourself. Forgive someone else.
You get the idea; commitment is big but often made to seemingly small things. Honor your commitments and you will have accomplished much. If you just cannot for whatever reasons, commit to moving forward, take responsibility and embrace that you are not perfect. And sometimes a solution to honoring a commitment is compromise and that is another discussion.
Go Back Commitment is characterized by what we do and what we do not do. Commitment means that we color inside the lines, we move between the lines and we do this because we are focused and dedicated to the goal, after all we made a commitment.
Making a commitment requires consideration and thought. If indeed we are considering a commitment, consider the barriers to fulfilling that commitment and can you overcome the barriers? Barriers are not necessarily reasons to not honor a commitment but should be confronted.
I quit! I’m done! I don’t need this aggravation! Have you abandoned a commitment because you are tired, discouraged or decided that you made a bad choice when you made the commitment? I have. My nagging thought; is it a reason to abandon my commitment, or an excuse.
I have always taught my children and reminded myself that in all things there is a choice. Not all choices are easy to make and are not characterized by a good choice or a bad choice. But, when we take emotion out of a situation, the air clears and there is a choice. Own it. That is empowering!
Commitment does not always feel good. Sometimes, commitment is a choice and in choosing to remain dedicated and focused on the end game is the best choice and will make you feel very good.
Stay focused. Muster all the dedication you can gather. Recall the scenario that caused you to make the commitment in the first place. Complete the project. Earn the degree. Save the relationship. Lose the weight. Learn your strengths. Acknowledge your mistakes. Be kind. Find support. Know your weaknesses. Quit procrastinating. Say no. Say yes. Forgive yourself. Forgive someone else.
You get the idea; commitment is big but often made to seemingly small things. Honor your commitments and you will have accomplished much. If you just cannot for whatever reasons, commit to moving forward, take responsibility and embrace that you are not perfect. And sometimes a solution to honoring a commitment is compromise and that is another discussion.