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August 22, 2025 - Today's Message

by Dana Retzlaff

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Today, we uncover the subtle ways we break promises to ourselves β€” and how these small daily actions quietly erode our confidence. Learn how to rebuild trust from the inside out by making and keeping small, meaningful commitments. This is your starting point to feel safe with yourself, follow through with your word, and create the life you truly desire.

Self TrustConfidencePersonal GrowthSelf WorthMindsetEmpowermentSpiritual GrowthInner StrengthDaily PracticeSelf LoveTransformationAuthenticityNew EarthRebuilding TrustSmall CommitmentsSubconscious PatternsSelf AccountabilityDaily Habits

Transcript

Hey my love,

Welcome.

I want to start with something that might sting a little.

The fastest way to lose trust in yourself is to keep breaking the promises you make to yourself.

And most of us don't even realize we're doing it.

We think of broken promises as the big things,

Not following through on a huge project,

Abandoning a dream.

But the truth is,

It's the small daily moments that matter most.

Every time you say you'll go to bed early but scroll until 1am,

Every time you say you'll speak your truth but stay silent to keep the peace,

Every time you tell yourself you'll take care of your body but push through pain,

You're sending a quiet signal to your subconscious.

I can't trust my own word.

And here's the thing,

You don't rebuild self-trust by making massive,

Dramatic commitments.

You rebuild it by making small,

Doable promises and keeping them.

So today,

Choose one promise you can keep.

It could be as simple as,

I will drink one full glass of water when I wake up.

Or I will pause up for three deep breaths before my next decision.

The size doesn't matter.

What matters is the follow through.

Because each time you do what you said you would do,

You send a new signal.

I am safe with myself.

I keep my word.

I can trust me.

And that is the foundation for everything you want to create.

Meet your Teacher

Dana RetzlaffKarlsruhe, Germany

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Recent Reviews

Alicia

August 31, 2025

Love these daily messages. I don’t do them in day order, I just pick random ones but the message always applies. Thank you for sharing your wisdom πŸ™

Aimee

August 22, 2025

I agree with you! It is in the baby steps that we take on our goals in moving forward that helps build the trust Within ourselves. On August 7th 2023 I told myself that I was not going to drink alcohol anymore. Ever since then I have taken it one day at a time and I have stuck to that promise. I haven't had any relapses and I found myself again, I learned to love and trust myself again! Thank you for this reminder. I will continue to listen to this one and I will share it with friends and family.

Kathy

August 22, 2025

Always an encouraging message! Continued blessings! Namaste

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