Wise Affirmations/Earning trust

We earn trust when others decide to rely on us.

Trust requires both intent and ability.

These affirmations encourage you to become trustworthy.

The affirmations are derived from the materials in the courses on:

• Living wisely, personal responsibility, and
• Earning Trust.

Affirmations

Select affirmations from this list and repeat them often and in the moment, either silently or out loud, as appropriate. Address each affirmation to yourself.

You accept personal responsibility for your actions and decisions.

You are responsible for your actions.

You are responsible for your decisions.

You are impeccable with your word.

You don’t take anything personally.

You don’t make assumptions.

You always do your best.

You are trustworthy.

You earn the trust of others.

You do not betray others.

You understand what is expected before making promises.

You deliver at least as much as you promise.

You make and keep promises.

You behave consistently and predictably.

You alert others to unforeseen circumstances if it becomes unlikely you can keep your promise.

You take responsibility for solving problems and delivering results.

You take full responsibility for your actions.

You remain humble and acknowledge what you don’t know.

You remain humble and acknowledge the mistakes you have made.

You apologize fully for your harmful actions.

You ensure both truth and grace.

Recommended Reading

Students who are interested in learning more about personal responsibility may wish to read these books:

• Ruiz, Don Miguel (November 7, 1997). The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book). Amber-Allen Publishing. pp. 160. ISBN 978-1878424310. 
• Cloud, Henry (June 2, 2009). Integrity: The Courage to Meet the Demands of Reality. HarperBusiness. pp. 304. ISBN 978-0060849696. 
• Covey, Stephen M .R. (February 5, 2008). The SPEED of TRUST: The One Thing That Changes Everything. FREE PRESS. pp. 354. ISBN 978-1416549000.