The Power of Words and Faith

Make and keep a promise - even if it means you're going to get up in he morning a little earlier and exercise. Be sure you don't violate that commitment and be sure you don't overpromise and underdeliver.

When we make and keep commitments, such as setting and achieving goals, we make emotional deposits. We increase our confidence in our own trustworthiness, in our ability to make and keep commitments to ourselves and to others.

Build slowly until your sense of honor becomes greater than your moods. Little by little, your faith in yourself will increase. A high balance in this emotional account is a great source of strenght and security..

Source: Covey S, First Things First Every Day- Because Where You're Headed Is More Important than How Fast You're Going, Daily Reflections, Simon & Schuster NY, 1997, pg 27 & 275