The Four Agreements is a self-help book by Don Miguel Ruiz that outlines a code of conduct based on ancient Toltec wisdom. The book advocates freedom from self-limiting beliefs that may cause suffering and limitation in a persons life. The four agreements are:
- Be impeccable with your word - speak with integrity.
- Don't take anything personally - nothing others do is because of you.
- Don't make assumptions - find the courage to ask questions and express what you really want.
- Always do your best - your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick.
The book suggests that individuals create agreements with themselves and others that may not cause issues, but there are certain agreements that come from a place of fear or people-pleasing that have the power to deplete one's emotional energy as well as diminish their self-worth. By making a pact with the four key agreements, an individual is able to dramatically impact the amount of happiness they feel in their lives, regardless of external circumstances.
