The Visionary's Journey

Renew Your Commitment To Your Vision - Examining Why We Break Our Commitments and What to Do About It

com *mit * ment
-noun

1. A pledge or promise to do something in the future
2. The state of being bound emotionally or intellectually to a course of action

Do you notice yourself breaking the commitments that you know are necessary actions for realizing your vision? Perhaps you think, "I'll do it tomorrow, another day or just later." You tell yourself, "It won't make that much of a difference."

I'm sure many of us can relate to that train of thought, but we know that if we are being honest with ourselves, these thoughts are just ways we self-sabotage. And when we do that, our vision suffers and remains just a possibility rather than a reality.

The manifestation of a vision requires honoring commitments.

So what is it about honoring commitments that can be so challenging?  What gets in the way?

Internal obstacles get in the way.

Fear of failure. Fear of success. Fear of not doing it perfectly. Fear of making mistakes. Fear of change.  The list of internal obstacles could go on and on...

If you can relate, let's do a little self-coaching...

First, describe the vision you want to manifest for yourself and/or the world.
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Next, describe why this vision is important to you. What core values are you honoring by committing to this vision?
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On a scale from 1-10 (low to high), how much does this vision align with your values? _____

Now, look at the commitments you've made to yourself that relate to this vision (these may be action steps, tasks, sub-goals or intentions) and notice which ones you have not held yourself accountable to. List them below.
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For each of the items above, how necessary are these commitments to realizing your vision? Use a scale from 1-10 and make your notes above.

Circle those that you rated at 7 or higher. [Those that you rated lower, consider dropping.  They're probably just busy work tasks you created for yourself and may become additional distractions.]

For all the commitments that you circled, list the thoughts and beliefs that stop you from honoring them. Do this for each commitment separately. (You may need more space to capture everything.)
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Next, ask yourself, "Are these thoughts or beliefs really true?" "What evidence do I have that these thoughts/beliefs are not true?" Make lists of the evidence.
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Now cross out the limiting beliefs that you previously recorded, and ask yourself "What will I need to think and believe to transform my inaction to committed action?" That is, what new thoughts and beliefs will help you honor your commitments rather than avoid them?
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Now I ask you a very important question - will you cultivate these new beliefs and thought patterns? Yes or no? _________

Finally, declare aloud or in writing below your renewed commitments and the new thoughts and beliefs you will cultivate in support of these commitments.
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Okay, now go to it with renewed vigor! Today is a day that you will honor your commitment to your vision.

And let me know how it goes and what you discovered from this self-coaching exercise. You can email me at Erin@ErinCurranCoaching.com.

I'm planning some FR*EE group coaching events for April. Watch for further announcements in your email.

Visionary Circle Conference Call
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Visionary Circle Gathering
Duncan Public Library in Alexandria, Virginia
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