The Seven Commitments
Guidance from my concious on what I need to do this year
Table of Contents
A Note From My Conscious (Intro).................................................................1
The Seven Commitments
Chapter 1 Get Up And Go For a Walk ...................................................2
Chapter 2 Here Come's 20!....................................................................3
Chapter 3 It's Time To Explore Around The Corner.............................4
Chapter 4 Do Mother's Day like Never Before.......................................5
Chapter 5 Remember The Unheard World Of South America..............6
Chapter 6 Trick or Miss?........................................................................7
Chapter 7 Reward Those That Have Given You Nothing But Love.......8
Chapter 8 Are You Ready For Them? (Summary).................................9
Introduction
A Note From My Conscious
Hey Beth,
How are you doing? It's been a while since you've asked me for guidance. But considering that it's the new year, I figured this is the best time for you to have some sort of direction for the year ahead. I know you're the type of person that wants to get straight to the point, so let me give you a quick intro before I get down to your arrangements I've set out for you.
I'm sorry to sound harsh to begin with, but I really can't understand the reason why you make so many excuses for yourself. You always seem to think of something that stops you from doing what your suppose to do. Remember that time when you promised the Ecology Centre that you were going to make cookies for their fundraiser? But instead, you told them you had so much homework to do for school the next day but really you ended up going to Charlie's house to do... well let's just say romantic gestures in his room. Oh and remember when you lied to Maria about getting her a Christmas present but really you were never going to because you couldn't afford to splash out on presents for your friends. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with you not being able to afford presents, but if you couldn't buy any presents why mention the idea to her in the first place?
Now, these are just small examples of times when you've made up excuses but your constantly doing this all time and it has to stop. Whether your finding excuses for yourself to do something or finding them so you can please other people in the moment, this is will not be the way forward for this year. So instead of doing those standard new year's resolutions that you'll only stick to for one week, I want you to challenge yourself by doing the seven different commitments that I've planned out for you in the next seven chapters.
The majority of these commitments will be based upon tasks and special occasions that you intended to do over the last two years but you never had the time to commit to them. Well, to put things in a true perspective you had the time but you just found excuses not to do them. Some of these commitments will require more dedication than others but there is nothing stopping you from doing all seven as you are more than capable of figuring ways to go by them. I promise you by the time you've reached December, you'll look back on the year and be pleased with yourself for doing these arrangements as they will bring out life's greatest pleasures that you've always figured will never be possible. If you need any help or enlightenment on how to overcome the challenges faced from doing a commitment, I will be right here with you giving you all the signs and messages you need to push through. So I'll let you get into the chapters yourself and I will see you undertaking the first commitment on the 8th of January. Oh yes, you heard right!
Wishing you nothing but dedication and love,
Your conscious xxx
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Chapter 1
Get Up And Go For A Walk
Did you know that getting up early in the morning and going for a walk will help you be more productive throughout the day? I'm not saying this as a scientific fact, I'm saying this because you've done this before. Days when you've stayed in bed until the afternoon are a complete waste of a day. This is because you tend to be lazier when you wake up after midday as your mind zooms off into a world sets backs and having the "I can't be bothered" attitude to do one productive activity. You don't even wash your face when you have a lazy day! Look, your a future CEO in the making with plenty of optimism and perseverance to push you forward into the next stages of your career. In order to prepare you for those long committed entrepreneur days ahead, you're going to have to start being more productive in the mornings.
The first week of January I'm going to give you some time to adjust to a new routine. However, by Friday the 8th of January you need to start going for small twenty-minutes walks early in the morning to get your mind and body functioning so you can have a full day of productivity. There are no excuses for you to do this commitment as your surrounded by fields of greenery and a forest of wildlife that not many people will have at their doorstep. So take this advantage of being at one with nature for twenty to thirty minutes in the morning and enjoy the beautiful scenery that's all around you. Besides, you won't be living at home for much longer.
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Chapter 2
Here Come's 20!
Okay Bethany! The big two-zero is only two months away so now is the perfect time for you to start planning your epic birthday party. I always see you Pinterest looking up outdoor movie-themed garden parties over the last couple of years but you never had the guts to go ahead and actually make it happen. Last year was an exception for not doing anything as we just went into the first national lockdown, but for your 18th and 17th, there was no excuse for you to make your dream party a reality. I mean let's just be straight forward, your internal thoughts tell me that you've made up the excuse of not having the budget to pull of this dream come true. But really it doesn't require much expenditure for you to do.
All you need for your dream garden party:
- Fairy lights - You don't know this but you have plenty in the garage
- Two bottles of Champagne
- An outdoor movie screen - Uncle J will let you borrow his
- White fluffy Blankets and Pillows - Can easily buy ten from Ikea for under £30
- Food - Grandma will be willing to cook up a meal for 10 as she does it all the time
- Birthday Cake - You go to Patisserie school, you can make one for under £10
- Speakers - Uncle G just bought you one for Christmas
If you calculate correctly I'm pretty sure you will spend a good £80 to £120 which you can easily save up for between now and then. To be honest, I don't see why you never planned on making this happen, you have a beautiful garden that's not doing any justice and a group of lovely friends you can spend time with on a special occasion. Plus it would be a great way to get friends and family over after this two-month-long lockdown. So this year I want you to have the best birthday you've ever had, make it magical and exciting for you and for other people. You've spent plenty of time browsing on Pinterest so don't let that time go waste by not having your own garden party.
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Chapter 3
It's Time To Explore Around The Corner
"I should be in Greece right now doing watersports". You said this out loud back in August when traveling abroad was a definite no due to the restrictions. Last year, you probably spent the majority of your time at home on your phone hoping and wishing you could do more adventure. However, all the activities that you wish to do are right around the corner from where you live. Literally right around the corner!
There was a leaflet given through the mailbox at least five times during the summer of the hidden adventure park that no one seems to know about. Activities include kayaking on the Pinewood river, rock climbing, and horse riding. These leaflets were a clear sign for you to get out of the house during the warm weather and live out your dreams. But instead, you chose social media over living in the moment which was very discouraging for me to witness. So for this commitment, I need you to start being aware of your surroundings and to notice all the signs and messages that are given to you. After a twenty-minute walk one morning, I'm going to force you to visit the Pinewood Activity Centre that is hidden behind the creepy bungalow after the roundabout and just take a minute to speak with an advisor on the different activities that the Centre provide. Once you do this task I'm sure you will be eager to take part in the range of outdoor sports that they offer so you can get the most out of those long summer days ahead.
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Chapter 4
Do Mother's Day Like Never Before
"Oh no, it mothers day tomorrow! I'll just get a box of chocolate". This is what goes through your mind when realize it's mothers day the next day and you have nothing better to give than a box of chocolate. So I'm going to give you a heads up. Mother's Day is on Sunday the 14th of March which is just over two months away. This year I want you to take pride in making mum feel special this year as she's done so much for you and your brother. You wouldn't be the amazing young adults you are today if it wasn't for her being the most supportive, most caring, and of course the strictest parent.
This year I want you and your brother to be committed to giving mum a grand gesture for Mother's Day. I'm not talking about buying an expensive pair of shoes or a luxurious handbag that will mean nothing to her after a couple of days. Plus, she'll never ask you to break the bank just for Mother's day. I'm more a less giving you the idea to give mum an experience or a memorable gift that she will cherish for a lifetime. Why not give a photo album of you and your brother from photos of when you were little up until now with a small thankful message at the end of the album. Or maybe think about getting her a gift basket with all her favourite souvenirs from those family holidays as a reminder of the amazing time we spent together as a family. Whereas, for an experience, you can take her to Derby's Vineyard which is thirty minutes away, and give her a taste of her dream holiday destination which is Napa Valley.
This commitment I'm only asking you to take time to really think about the amazing woman that raised you and to give her nothing but love when you decide what to do on Mother's Day. Take the opportunity over the next two months to find out what she enjoys doing the most to give her a wonderful day, but think of a gift that is personalized towards her that no one else can give besides her own two children. Also, don't allow her to cook a Sunday dinner on Mother's Day as you should be one the cooking for her.
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Chapter 5
Don't Forget the Unhead World Of South America
These next three commitments are ones that I want you to focus on later during the year but please read them through and start to think about them, especially for this next one.
You briefly started planning your mini South American tour after watching Race Across the World but now it's really time for you to think about your solo trip for this year. Now, this is the time you need to take action on planning this adventure as you've done plenty of research on bus routes, accommodations, and flights for visiting Peru, Bolivia, and Chile. This commitment is definitely the biggest one out of the seven as you will be going on your first solo trip to the other side of the world. Yes, it is very scary for you do to this at such a young age but I know how much doing this trip will mean to you. So as your conscious I will do nothing but to support and guide you along the way through this significant moment. Of course, we are still in a pandemic so at this moment in time it's best to stay safe rather than take a chance on booking a trip to countries that we can't travel to. But I don't want you to eliminate this idea of taking this adventure this year because of a virus.
So between now and May, I want you to create a mind map on how you're going to make this trip happen for yourself. Include time schedules and dates for when you plan to book the flights and accommodation and think of ways on how you're going to invest in the equipment you need to stay safe and well during your travel. I will be constantly pushing you on to make this journey happen as I know you will find all the excuses in the world not to do this trip. So get excited, manifest it, your going to South America this year!
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Chapter 6
Trick Or Miss?
This commitment is all about having fun and doesn't require you to think about much. Fun is something you rarely had throughout 2020 as you were so fixated on being locked up in your room and not doing anything. When Halloween came around I remember you wanted to dress up like Bruno Mars but you had the most negative mindset on not being able to go out to a Halloween party so you didn't see the point of doing anything. Then in 2019, you wanted to dress up as the Pink Panther but then you made up all these excuses for not attending Marias's Halloween Bash so you didn't even bother buying a costume. I don't know why you tend to skip out on having fun and just enjoying what's in front of you as these are your golden years of being a young adult that you will never get back.
So when Halloween comes around this year I want you to let loose and just have a good time. If you see a costume lurking around on Amazon that you think you'll wear, don't hesitate and get it! I often think you portray yourself as this fun, wild person but really your often very uptight and boring when it comes to having a good time. It's very hard to watch you be this way as I know there is young, outgoing Bethany hidden deep down that needs to come out. So promise me that you'll have fun on Halloween this year. Spend three hours getting dressed and ready in a costume you've always wanted to wear and just spend the evening with a couple of friends at a Halloween bash or have your own halloween party. Either way, I want you to enjoy these rare moments that don't come often and just commit to not being so tied up in thoughts of excuses and negativity when it comes to enjoyment.
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Chapter 7
Reward Those That Have Given You Nothing But Love
December is the perfect time to reward those that are going to support and love you for the year ahead. As the internal voice that sees you from different angles, I know for a fact that your like no other. You don't realize this but your one of the most loving and supportive humans beings that will do anything to help, heal, and cherish others no matter who they are or where they come from. This is one of the biggest attributes that make up who you really are and I cannot be anything but proud that you are who you are. You nature the ones that often give you nothing but love and care so they ask nothing else in return besides from your love and strength that you bring towards them.
So when it comes to Christmas time this year, I need you to take a step further and create small gifts for those that will be with you for the next 11 months. In a similar way to Mother's day, try to make memorable, personalized gifts that no one else can give and include small messages on why you're thankful for them. This can be your friends and family but also think about those that you will meet and discover this year. Maybe you'll find a life-long friend at the Pinewood Activity Centre or send a small gift to the people that will help you along the way through your South American Journey. Throughout the year, I want you to keep this commitment in mind and be willing to think about small gifts that you could give to ones that will give you nothing but love.
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Chapter 8
Are You Ready For Them?
When you first came across the title The Seven Commitments, I assumed you were thinking of commitments that will require you to change the way you are such as your eating habits or to stop being so dramatic in heated conversions. So this is the most important thing I'm going to say throughout this guidance message:
I don't want you to change who you our, I want you to become embodied of who you really our.
Every year you always do the same new year's resolutions that the whole world commits to and they don't help you in any way. This is why I came up with these seven commitments as none of them require you to change on the inside and outside. These commitments are creating opportunities for yourself to embrace the significant human being that God made you be. Going for a walk every morning will help you spend more of your day doing the things you love along with dressing up for Halloween that you always loved doing as a child. You will notice that these commitments are just all about enjoyment, love, and excitement which I didn't see much of 2020. This is why I will always be here in your mind pushing you on to do each commitment so you can enjoy life at its greatest. Whether it's taking your first plane ride to Latin America or feeling good when you give back love in a gift, I want you to get the most out of this year and just do things that keep you in good spirit! Live life to the fullest and spend quality time with people that love you.
So are you ready for the seven commitments?
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About the Creator
Bethany Gordon
Fun, quirky articles to keep you entertained. Instagram: hellobethanygordon
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