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What Happens When You Break a Promise to Yourself
The study that will (hopefully) keep you honest
You are the easiest person to disappoint.
You’re also the most dangerous.
I broke a promise to myself this week. And it reminded me of a very important lesson in confidence and self-worth.
I was in Phoenix for five days teaching at a national dance convention last week. It was such a blast to (hopefully) inspire dancers from all corners of the country, but there was one issue. I blasted a big hole in my self-confidence. And, if I hadn’t stopped to analyze what was going on, I would have been none the wiser.
The day before I flew down to Arizona, I went to the Whole Foods to stock up on snacks. I was determined not to eat out while at the event. I knew it would be expensive and, because I would be working fourteen-hour days, I knew that if I did eat out, that time would be much better spent sleeping.
So, I bought granola bars, dark chocolate, kale chips, trail mixes, and all sorts of other yummy packable snacks. I spent some quality time (and dough) to make sure I was stocked up for the week. I made a vow — no eating out while in Phoenix. You can buy morning coffee, but no expensive dinners…