## Introduction Year after year, the same scenario repeats itself. Most people make promises that they don't keep, and yet we all know it's possible to change. But what prevents us from keeping our promises? And how can we make these promises a point of reference for our future? In this article, we will explore the connection between promises and autonomy. We will try to understand why it is so difficult to keep our promises and how we can make these promises a point of reference for our future. ## The Connection Between Promises and Autonomy Autonomy is the ability to take decisions and act without external control. It's a fundamental component of our lives, but often prevents us from keeping our promises. ## What Prevents Us From Keeping Our Promises? There are several factors that prevent us from keeping our promises. Among these are fear of failure, lack of motivation, and difficulty in adapting to changes. ## How Can We Make These Promises a Point of Reference for Our Future? To make our promises a point of reference for our future, we need to learn to take more conscious decisions and act without external control. Here are some tips to help us achieve this: * Choose our promises with care. * Set clear and achievable goals. * Try to be more flexible and adaptable. * Create an environment that supports our journey. ## Examples of Promises That Can Become a Point of Reference for Our Future Here are some examples of promises that can become a point of reference for our future: * Committing to work harder. * Being more patient. * Being more generous. ## Conclusion In conclusion, promises are an essential part of our lives. However, they often prevent us from keeping our promises. But what prevents us from changing? And how can we make these promises a point of reference for our future? The answer is simple: we need to learn to take more conscious decisions and act without external control. Here are some tips to help us achieve this: * Choose our promises with care. * Set clear and achievable goals. * Try to be more flexible and adaptable. * Create an environment that supports our journey. ## References [1] "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle.