I have no excuse. I can’t help it…I have been unable to kick this disgusting habit. I feel shame every time I do it. I’ve tried to keep it private, but you can’t conceal an addiction this severe. My friends and family have grown weary and just look away sadly when it happens. Sometimes I do it without reason or occasion, it just comes out…an excuse. I prolifically produce pitiful excuses for all of my shortcomings, weaknesses, peccadillos, and poorly chosen words.
I have an excuse for when I don’t exercise.
I have an excuse for eating unhealthy foods. I have an excuse for procrastinating…but sometimes I put off giving it. I have blamed the weather, my upbringing, my spouse, and my children. The dog has eaten my homework so many times that I am concerned about her health. When put on the spot for trying to excuse my behavior, I can quickly conjure a compounding excuse. The only thing I have no excuse for…is for having so many excuses.
The economy has often been to blame for my lack of success, as well as daylight savings time, political correctness, and childhood vaccinations. ADHD and bad knees may also have played a part…and have you seen how close together the keys are on a standard laptop keyboard? It’s a wonder anyone can accomplish anything. I’m sure it is now very apparent that I can not be held personally accountable for anything negative, anything negatively perceived, or anything with potentially negative connotations…in my life.
I fully intended to complete this blog post with a brilliant explanation of how to dispense with excuses and take complete control, as well as absolute responsibility, for all of your thoughts, words, and actions. However…
For more on this topic, check out the wonderful book by Brian Tracy: No Excuses! (Amazon Affiliate link)