The Power of a Promise


You may think it doesn’t really matter if you say you’re going to do something and then don’t follow through, but your word has more power than you might think. When you tell someone that you will do something, your promise gives them the ability to count on you, to know that they can trust what you say and how you treat them in the future. If they know they can trust you, they’ll be more likely to continue working with or doing business with you—or even just being friends with you—in the future.


the importance of promises

We often make promises without giving much thought to them. But the truth is, our word is powerful. When we make a promise, we are committing to something - whether it's big or small. And when we keep our promises, it builds trust and credibility. Not only that, but it also shows that we are reliable and dependable. People are more likely to want to work with us and do business with us when they know that we keep our word.


why we break promises

We've all been there before: we make a promise to ourselves or others, and then we break it. Whether it's a New Year's resolution or a simple task we've committed to, why do we so often fail to keep our word?


how to keep your word when you make it

It's not always easy to keep your word, but it's important to try. Here are a few tips on how to do just that: 

1. Make sure you're ready to commit before you make the promise. This way, you won't get in over your head. 

2. When you do make a commitment, be as specific as possible about what you're promising. This will help hold you accountable.


how to avoid breaking promises altogether

When you make a promise, you're essentially making a commitment to yourself and others. And while it's certainly not always easy to keep your word, it's important to do your best to avoid breaking promises altogether. Here are a few tips