NO MORE EXCUSES IN LIFE

We make excuses to preserve our relationships.
We make excuses to save ourselves time.
We make excuses to avoid hurting people or making someone mad.
We make excuses for our lack of commitment and follow through.
We make excuses because we're lazy or didn't do what we were supposed to do.
We make excuses for other people, and sometimes we make excuses for our excuses!

Do you make excuses?
Do you blame others?
Do you frequently place the fault on someone else?
Do you blame circumstances? How often are you delayed in traffic, have emergencies, or encounter tough circumstances? And how frequently do these things become the reason you did or didn't do something?

Do you blame yourself?
Do you negate your abilities? Are you tooquick to take the blame when things go wrong?
Do you lack confidence?
Do you doubt your abilities? Have you stopped trying or you give up too easily?
Do you justify your reason? Do you rationalize your decisions and give long, unnecessary explanation?
Do you give up easily? Are you a quitter, do you lack will power, or fail to see things through?
Do you keep your word?
Do you frequently change your mind or break promises you've made?

No one is perfect and you don't have to try to be. It's okay to slip up every now and then. There will be times when you let yourself and others down. Admit it when you've made a mistake. Be up front and tell someone when you are upset or unable to follow through. If you don't have a reason, don't make up one. Simply apologize, but remember that saying "I'm sorry" does not justify whatever you did.

Be honest with yourself and others; don't sugarcoat the truth. The only acceptable excuse is no excuse at all!