Harden Elkington
Self-improvement is something that everyone desires, and we all want to grow in every area of our lives. All of us want to further develop ourselves.
However, making a commitment is a different matter entirely. You might be wondering how to commit yourself to your own self-improvement right now.
Let’s take a look at how you can make a long-term commitment to self-improvement.
What is a commitment to personal growth?
A commitment is a promise to yourself. It’s an action that you take that shows your desire to grow, and it means taking full responsibility for your personal growth.
It’s a manifestation of your willingness to do certain things on a regular basis and a guarantee that you will keep growing.
Why should I commit myself?
When you make a commitment, particularly when you’re making the decision to follow through with it, or act on it, you are aligning with the higher parts of yourself.
Your conscious mind is moving in accordance with your subconscious, which is the seat of true desire. When you make a commitment, you are saying “I will” to yourself, and taking responsibility for following through with what you said.
When you don’t follow up on your commitments, they break down completely—this is what happens when you fail to achieve your goals.
The higher parts of yourself lose trust in you, and this erodes your ability to act on your desires.
What are the benefits of making a commitment to self-improvement?
There are many benefits to making a commitment.
First, it means taking responsibility for your life and realizing that you have the power to change yourself for the better. It shows your willingness to improve yourself and take action for your happiness.
Second, you can use commitment as a way of staying accountable to yourself.
A big part of self-improvement is taking action, but no matter how much knowledge or skills you have, it won’t be very effective if you don’t actually do anything. A commitment gives you the push to take action.
Third, it increases your self-trust and builds up your willpower. When you make a commitment, you are aligning yourself with the higher parts of yourself (the subconscious), which is where true desires lie.
This means that when you make a commitment to self-improvement, not only are you saying “I will” to yourself, but your subconscious is also agreeing with you.
They are moving towards the same goal, so it becomes easier for you to take action and follow through with your commitments.
What are the costs of not making a commitment?
A lack of commitment means that you’re not serious about improving yourself or achieving your goals. It can often manifest itself in a fear of commitment, which means that you’re putting many things off indefinitely.
In the case of self-improvement, it might mean not taking action and staying stagnant in your personal growth because you haven’t committed yourself to anything long-term.
You might start out with some enthusiasm and make promises to yourself that you don’t intend to keep.
It also means not being able to move past your mistakes, fears, and limiting beliefs because you haven’t committed yourself to improving in any way.
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Tips to make a long term commitment
So… How do we make a long-term commitment to self-improvement? Let us explore five tips for making this big step:
Tip #1: Identify the Areas of Your Life That You Want to Improve
Identifying the areas of your life that you want to improve is a big step. You will need to be very honest about this.
In most cases, it’s the things that you have been procrastinating about or putting off indefinitely—areas of your life that you have difficulty with and would like to improve.
Tip #2: Determine the Level of Commitment
Deciding on a level of commitment is important in order to keep yourself accountable and ensure that you’re not over-ambitious with your personal growth.
It’s usually best to start out small and work your way up. You want to be able to easily follow through with this commitment, and it should be something that you’re almost certain to accomplish and stick with.
Tip #3: Sign a Written Agreement With Yourself
Writing down your commitment and signing it shows that you are serious about this.
It not only acts as a reminder of what your goals are but also sets up an accountability system—if you don’t make some sort of progress and stick with it, you can’t hide behind empty promises anymore.
Tip #4: Write Down the Benefits and Positive Outcomes
Since your subconscious is moving in the same direction as you, it will be easier to take action on long-term goals when you write down all the potential benefits and positive outcomes that come with it.
Tip #5: Be Ready and Willing to Make the Necessary Changes
The most important thing you need in order to make a commitment is your willingness to change. As long as you’re willing to improve, you will be able to take action and follow through with this commitment.
You will also need to be open to learning, growing, and making the necessary changes.
Final Thought
Commitment can be a scary word. You might think that it limits your freedom, but the thing is…you don’t have complete freedom anyway.
It’s either you commit to self-improvement and learn how to take action, or you keep doing the same things day in and day out until you hope for change to happen.
It’s also not about how much you change, but the fact that you are changing at all.
So… what are your thoughts on commitment? Is it something you need to work on or improve?
If so, share below some of the areas of your life where you would like to make a long-term commitment. Does it scare you or excite you?
I look forward to hearing from you in the comments below!
