How many times have we made empty commitments like, "I'll call you later," "We'll hang out soon, "I'll get better with staying in touch," or "I'll help you with that"?
We've all done it. We say those lines because in the moment we think we mean them, but later rolls around and makes a liar of us.
But it doesn't have to be that way.
This last year has emphasized the importance of follow through in my everyday life. I've been working on not mindlessly spouting off meaningless promises because even though they don't seem important, those seemingly insignificant moments add up to how others gauge the integrity of your word. It happens on such a covert level we don't even realize it consciously most of the time.
That is, until we find ourselves simultaneously making other plans when we make plans with that person we know will flake.
Each unfulfilled commitment weakens the power of what we say because there's no foundation of doing to hold it up.
My challenge to us is to be increasingly mindful and intentional about what we say because though it is true that actions speak louder than words, words have the potential to be powerful when they carry a high degree of purpose and integrity.
Make it a priority to ensure you follow through with the "little" commitments because they contribute to the foundation of trustworthiness you build with others on a daily basis.
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