We all know that quote right there, right? Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is watching...and that's definitely a huge part of integrity for sure!! It's absolutely important that you are doing the right thing regardless of whether anyone sees it or not. Or how about this one:
So another big piece of integrity is doing what you say you'll do, right? But one of the things this class has really gotten me to think about is integrity to MYSELF. Yes, I do pretty well in maintaining my integrity with others. I will usually do what I say I'm going to do, for the most part; but will definitely take ownership when I can't follow through on a promise or commitment of my time. I also live a right life as I don't cheat or steal and all that good stuff. But do I keep my word to myself????
When I say that I'm going to lose weight as one of my goals, am I saying that with integrity behind it because the thing I'm saying is lining up with the things I do? Or when I say I'm going to blog consistently as one of my goals, same principle - is it in alignment between say and do? Hmmmmm...definitely makes me think! And definitely makes me realize that no, I'm absolutely not living with integrity in some aspects of my life. When I set a goal and then do absolutely nothing to realize that goal I am basically removing integrity from the situation. Makes sense, no??
So basically when I say this year that I'm going to lose weight, I am really trying to put some integrity behind that by making choices that truly REFLECT that commitment to myself. Because really, a goal is a commitment, correct? And when you are committed to something you show it through your actions, right? I can't say I'm committed to my goals if I'm not proving it through my actions.
So here I am - re-committing myself to my goals on a daily basis and not just saying - but DOING!! Because talk is cheap and if all I do is say I'm going to accomplish a goal and I don't put action into it, then I'm not living with integrity. And the law of integrity says that if you live outside of integrity you will have consequences. Mainly, my word becomes less than a promise. It becomes something that is only followed through on when it is convenient and that's not the life I want to lead. I want to be someone that says what they are going to do and DOES IT. I want people to know that if I've put my mind to something, I will accomplish it. I want people to know that when I give my word - even if it is just to myself - that it MEANS something.
Question: Are you living with integrity in all areas of your life, including the promises you make to yourself? How are you taking action steps towards the commitments you have made to YOU?
Love those quotes! Great blog post. Do it, don't say it. Be the example!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Melissa! It's something I'm definitely working on every day right now...from my training, to my eating, to the simple things like getting to work on time and staying focused.
DeleteThe person you should treat with the most integrity is yourself and it's something we should all think about. This is the first year we're putting true effort back into our weight loss instead of staying stuck in being comfortable. (As I type with twitching calves from last night's workout)
ReplyDeleteI'm right there with you! First year I've actually been working at weight loss instead of just talking about it...5 pounds in January and I'm working at it even harder in February - so you know that means I'll probably gain 2-3! hahahaha Weight loss can be such a cruel joke sometimes...but we got this girl!! <3
DeleteI agree; love the quotes. Had not seen that last one but will definitely ponder on it.
ReplyDeleteHope all goes well with your plan at work and personal goals as well.
Thanks, Gisgie!! So far, so good! :-)
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