What does making a promise mean to you? Do you promise to others (and yourself) that you will definitely do, give, or arrange something, or declare that something will happen? Walk the dog, lose that extra weight, return grandma’s phone call. In today’s fast-paced and turbulent world, does making a promise still hold any weight?
Making a promise is, in many ways, similar to declaring an intention to stick to a commitment or achieve a goal. In each case we are essentially making a pledge to carry out some future action. Breaking promises, defaulting on commitments, or giving up on goals can have painful consequences – strained relationships, eroded trust, deep feelings of regret and disappointment.
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Making a promise is, in many ways, similar \u00a0to declaring an intention to stick to a commitment or achieve a goal<\/a>. In each case we are essentially making a pledge to carry out some future action. Breaking promises, defaulting on commitments, or giving up on goals can have painful consequences – strained relationships, eroded trust, deep feelings of regret and disappointment.