What’s Your Excuse For NOT Reading This Post?

February 12, 2015

How many excuses do you make in a day? Really . . . think about it! I know that I make way too many. How about you? Are you ready to take responsibility for your actions or lack of action – for your thought processes?

We make excuses so we feel better about doing something or not doing it. Right? Simple as that.  However, this can lead us into becoming chronic liars.  Do you see any good coming of that?

What is an excuse?

In the dictionary as a noun (which is what this post is about) the definition is as follows:

1. a reason or explanation put forward to defend or justify a fault or offense.
synonyms: justification, defense, reason, explanation, mitigating circumstances, mitigation, vindication

Excuses do not empower us. Realize that to be true to yourself, you have to let go of them.

Some are relevant and true but most are not. Be aware of your thoughts and make some changes. Take responsibility.

Excuses are often made when we fear or doubt something.  If you think about it, we obviously make time for what we feel is important to us.  We will do anything to make something happen if we are passionate about it.  However, if we are unsure or fearful (or feeling other negative emotions) we can easily make up an excuse to avoid or postpone a decision to take action.

A significant reason for making up an excuse is to avoid failure.  If we never make the attempt, then we can’t fail.  Right?  Well think about that again.  How does REGRET feel?  Regret is another word for failure.

Is a life lived without risk really a life lived.  Is it?  That’s another question to ask yourself.

So dig deep and have a conversation with yourself to find out the true meaning behind your excuses.  Like it or not, you will get to know yourself better.  Ask yourself these questions and make some, possibly, hard decisions.

Stop making up excuses and start finding solutions.  Be aware of your thoughts, honor your feelings and then make a decision!

Now that I am aware of my language (both in my head and verbal), I can take the steps to becoming my true self and live a better life.  I hope you can do the same.