Thread by @Musings_QuietG

Do you find yourself making excuses? Read this!

We try to deny it but we care about what others think of us and we all want to fit in.

Rather than have uncomfortable feelings and conversations we make excuses and avoid responsibility.

Usually excuses are made for the following reasons:

- Fear
- Uncertainty
- Lack of purpose

Steps to make yourself stop making excuses

#excuses #productivity #performance #Thread

1. Take charge/ accountability

- You alone control your life
- No matter what happened in the past, the future is up to you

2. Change your standpoint

- See problems as opportunities, not obstacles

- Life is happening for you, not to you

- Everything that has happened brought you to this moment – you can either transform your life or keep making excuses

3. Find limiting beliefs holding you back

- Find stories we tell ourselves about who we are

- If you believe these (i.e., not deserving of success) deep down, you’ll continue making excuses to avoid going after what you really want

4. Change your story

- Identify negative self-talk

- Replace any limiting beliefs with empowering ones

- Change your words to change your life

5. Look for the lesson

- Look closely at mistakes & determine what went wrong

- Don’t blame others

- Find & learn the valuable lessons

- Apply it to future decisions

6. Stop overthinking

- Don’t overthink/over analyze and freeze

- Let go of the past and take action!

7. Create a powerful vision

- What do you really want in life

- Define your vision - something you are proud to follow

8. Set goals

- Set goals to turn your vision into reality

- Start with small S.M.A.R.T. goals

9. Get help

- Stopping yourself making excuses isn’t always easy

- Get support from a trusted friend, significant other or a mentor

What tips would you add?

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