Affirmation: I am confident in my ability to follow through.

I know I can follow through on my promises because I only make promises that I can keep. Before I make a promise, I check my schedule to ensure it is something I can work in. If it isn't, I do not commit to it in the first place.

I find it is better in the long run to learn to say "no," rather than to over-extend myself with too many commitments. This way, when I do make a promise, others know that they can count on me to follow through with it as well.

In order to fulfill my commitments, I keep my planner up to date and work on my time management and organization skills daily. Flexibility is also important, so I strive to include some wiggle room in my schedule to accommodate unplanned events.

Some promises are free from time commitments and only require honesty and strength of character to fulfill. Since truth is one of my most important values, my promises are always made and fulfilled with honesty.

I consider it just as important to follow through on promises that I make to myself. After all, if I can't keep a promise to myself, how can I keep my promises to others? Even if I am the only one who knows about my vow, I still make it a habit to follow through.

Today, I intend to update my planner with my promises so I can ensure that I will successfully follow through.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. Is it important to me to follow through on my promises?
2. Do I fulfill my promises to myself as well as those made to others?
3. How can I make sure that I don't over-commit myself to too many obligations?

Affirmation: My smile is contagious.

Before I leave home each morning, I flash an approving smile at my reflection in the mirror. That radiant smile is the last accessory I put on in order to complete my outfit. My smile adds an unspoken beauty to my look, regardless of the clothes I wear.

My face always looks brighter when I wear a smile. I love to smile because it makes me feel good inside. I choose to smile because I can start the chain reaction that will ultimately benefit me in the end.

My genuine smile causes others to smile back at me just like the reflection I see each morning in the mirror. The more I smile, the more others smile at me. The more other smile at me, the happier I feel. Smiling is a circle of positivity that cannot be broken.

Smiles cost nothing; they are my free gift to the world. Even when I feel like I have nothing left to give, I reach down and find the strength to smile at others. I get my body to communicate joy through physical expression and soon my emotions follow the lead of my actions.

I smile independently of what is going on in my life. I smile because it is a part of who I am, not just of a part of how I feel. My smile characterizes me as the pleasant person that I set out to be each day.

Today, I am determined to smile regardless of what is going on in my life. I smile selflessly because others need me to. There are hurting people out there who need to see my smile in order to be healed.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. Am I taking time to look around me and find those in need of a smile?
2. How can I overcome what prevents me from smiling today?
3. Does my smile radiate sincerity?

Affirmation: I allow others to love me.

I exude confidence because I am proud to be the person that I am. That confidence helps me accept the love that others offer. I know that others can genuinely love me because I am worthy of love.

My friends and family love me just the way I was created. I receive their friendship with arms wide open and I hold onto them tightly.

Those closest to me know that I welcome their affection because I make them feel comfortable when they are near. I embrace those I love with warmth and fondness each time I greet them.

I open myself to others because friendships are my life's greatest treasures. My friends and family know their love is appreciated by the way I receive them. I welcome their love with freedom and trust.

I know that I am forgiven and accepted just the way I am. I remove expectations from my mind when meeting new people and I allow others to be themselves around me. I give love therefore I receive love. When others smile at me, I smile back as a way to communicate to them that I welcome friendship and love.

Today, I choose to receive the love that others share with me with open arms. I attract people with my positive attitude and receive their love with sincerity.

Self-Reflection Questions:

1. How can I attract the love of others?
2. Do my friends and family feel comfortable around me?
3. What can I do to remove expectations about people?