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COMMITMENT
Write down your priorities. Be true to your word.

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BY ALEXANDRA FRANZEN

This is a workbook to help you map out your most important projects and
commitments for the New Year. (You can do it in January, or anytime at all.)

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Print it out. Fill it out. Put it somewhere where youll see it, daily. Enjoy!

My commitment to myself and the world.

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My name is ___________________.

Starting today, I am devoting myself to the following projects:

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I am devoting myself to these projects because I care about

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These projects deserve my full focus, attention, discipline and love.

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Starting today, I am releasing the following [commitments / habits / old projects]
from my life:

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I am releasing these things because I need to create time & energy for
___________________.

These things no longer have a place in my life.

I believe that the world needs more ___________________ and thats what I am
here to create.

I may not be able to ___________________, but I can do my part to help.

The very next step is to ___________________.

And then after that, to ___________________.

When things feel overwhelming, I will remind myself that my job is simply to:
___________________.

I have the power to leave the world, and the people around me, in better
condition than I found them.

I dont have to reach for that power. I have it, right now.

Anybody can serve.

I am devoted.

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I am focused.
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I am ready.

I know what I am here to do.

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I am ocially signing this agreement with myself.
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___________________ [signature]
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___________________ [date]
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Every word is true.

BOOKS TO READ

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Here are a few of my favorite books on writing, communication, compassion,

creativity & doing excellent work.

Some are novels. Some are not. Theres some poetry, too.
All good, deep, and true.

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Design Your Self. Karim Rashid.

Die Empty. Todd Henry.

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I'm Proud of You: My Friendship with Fred Rogers. Tim Madigan.
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It's Not How Good You Are, Its How Good You Want to Be. Paul Arden.
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Michelle Kwan: Heart of a Champion: An Autobiography. Michelle Kwan.
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Start Where You Are. Pema Chdrn.
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Steal Like An Artist. Austin Kleon.
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The Art of Communicating. Thich Nhat Hanh.
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The Alchemist. Paulo Coelho.
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The Book of Awakening. Mark Nepo.
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The Complete Collected Poems of Maya Angelou. Maya Angelou.
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The Desire Map. Danielle LaPorte.
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The Essential Rumi. Rumi.

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The Four Agreements. Don Miguel Ruiz.
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The Right To Write. Julia Cameron.
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The Subject Tonight Is Love. Hafiz.
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The Usual Error. Pace & Kyeli Smith.
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The World According To Mister Rogers. Fred Rogers.
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Writing Down The Bones. Natalie Goldberg.
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You might also enjoy my collection of essays, Devotion. Find it here.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Hey again.
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Its me, Alex.
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I run a communication agency and
work as a ghostwriter, speechwriter,
and occasional poet.

I believe that the point of being

human is to leave the world in better
condition than you found it.

I am the author of three books,

including a bestselling journal, an
illustrated book on the power of
gratitude, and a love story called
Milk & Honey.

Ive been profiled in six other books,

including a bestselling guide to
launching a creative business.

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I currently live in Portland. My favorite human is Mister Rogers. My favorite poet is Rumi.
My favorite spiritual leader is RuPaul. Im a Sagittarius, Type 1 on The Enneagram, and an
introvert who loves to speak in public. I love almond croissants, strong coee, and all
kinds of music.

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You can learn more about my current projects at AlexandraFranzen.com.
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All rights reserved. Alexandra Franzen Inc. 2014.
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Thank you for reading.

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