A Promise to Myself

This is the vow I’ve made to myself today:

Not the challenges at work, not the struggles within my health, kids making mistakes, family issues, financial concerns, nor even the actions of strangers who may cross my path and behave in ways I might have once perceived as negative.

Nothing and no one shall have control (nor even have influence) over my mental state but me. I intend to hold firm to this promise.

To protect this peace, I will abstain from indulging in unnecessary drama—whether it arises internally or externally. I will refrain from complaining, even to myself. Complaints, after all, are the seeds of negativity, and I refuse to water them anymore.

I hold the ultimate power over my mind, and while I cannot control other people and their actions, material possessions, or external circumstances, I can control how I react to these occurrences . My mind is my fortress, and I choose what enters its gates. I choose how to spend my effort, my energy, and my thoughts.

This understanding empowers me: I am responsible for my perspective, for what I choose to focus on, and for how I respond to life’s unpredictability. The outside world may whirl in chaos, but inside, I will remain steady.

Time is not only my most valuable asset; it is also my greatest debt. I owe it to myself, and those who depend on my performance to spend it wisely. This doesn’t mean striving for perfection or achieving zero waste—I know life is far too messy, specially mine it too chaotic for that. But it does mean being intentional around how i spend my energy and time.

I want to know where my time goes. If I choose to waste it, I want it to be a conscious decision rather than something others take from me. I will no longer allow people, situations, or distractions to rob me of my time without permission.

By being aware of how I spend my hours, I regain control of my days. Time is fleeting, but I can direct it toward things that bring value, peace, or growth—rather than letting it slip through my fingers unnoticed.

This section is For me when i go weak or relapse

I’m writing this down because I know I’m far from a disciplined person . There will be days when I falter. When I relapse or regress, when the noise of life gets too loud, and I find myself slipping into old patterns. On those days, I want to be reminded of this promise.

If you see me losing my way, remind me to come back here and read this again.

This is my anchor—a note to my future self and those around me. Life may be unpredictable, but my response doesn’t have to be.

By committing to inner peace, I choose to be intentional about my life. It’s not about control over the world outside; it’s about mastering the world within.

Today, I restart the clock.