Giving Excuses

[View Online]( INSPIRATION [Giving Excuses]( When we offer nothing but excuses in our lives, we are not being honest with anybody, mostly ourselves. Excuses may seem like rational reasons for us not to do something, but if we’re not careful, we can allow them to keep us from reaching our goals. Too often we accept our excuses as reasons why we cannot accomplish what we set out to do, and instead of finding alternatives, we give up. But if we can be honest with ourselves and take responsibility for our choices, we will begin to notice that we no longer give excuses. When we keep our minds focused on our goals, we will find that excuses fade away in the light of our priorities and issues become challenges that can help us become wiser and stronger. Sometimes we may give others excuses rather than be fully honest. We may think it is kind to tell someone we are willing to do something with them, whether work or play, but then keep putting them off. This diverts our energy into keeping the truth at a distance while continuing a falsehood. But when we can take responsibility for our feelings and express them honestly but gently, the other person is free to find someone who is better suited to accompany them while we are free to pursue the things we like. When we can do this, our energy can be invested in building better lives and relationships. There’s another way in which excuses rob us of energy — and that is in the power of our thoughts and words. If we find ourselves in a situation, for example, where we are being asked for a financial contribution but we use the excuse that we can’t afford it, we create and attract lack and limitation into our lives. The same goes for seemingly simple things like pretending to not feel well or any other false statement. We may think that excuses make things easier, but they complicate matters with smokescreens. When we can commit to our priorities, take responsibility for our choices, and communicate them honestly to others, there will be no need to make excuses, and we will have much more energy to dedicate to all the things we love.   DailyOM Course Spotlight [From Self-Destruction to Reconstruction]( Break free from harmful patterns and feeling stuck with this empowering course from celebrated spiritual healer and teacher Leah Guy. Discover a powerful three-step process for healing on a deep level — and be on the path to reconstructing a life of emotional ease, freedom, and authentic power. You’ll be supported along the way with practical tools, such as meditation and journaling prompts, to help you develop constructive beliefs for a happy, healthy life. [Learn More]( New Courses - [20-Minute Metabolic Workout for Women]( - [Healing the Father Wound to Stop Self-Sabotage]( - [Meditations to Unravel Old Patterns and Reshape Your Brain]( - [The Fiber Effect to Heal the Body]( - [3D Stretches for a Fully Functional Body]( Recommended For You [Why Men Struggle With Intimacy]( [Learn More]( [Faster Fitness Over 40]( [Learn More]( [Letting Go of a Bad Relationship]( [Learn More]( [Conscious Dating]( [Learn More]( [Master the Path of the Peaceful Warrior]( [Learn More]( [Awakening Your Feminine Chakras]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 2. [The Menopausal Middle Menu Plan]( 3. [The 2-Week Fascia Miracle]( 4. [The Science of Medical Intuition]( 5. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( 6. [Getting Unstuck]( 7. [Talking to Dead People]( 8. [Gentle Exercises to Eliminate Your Neck Hump]( 9. [Holistic Vagus Nerve Stretches for Immediate Relief]( 10. [Transverse Abs Workout for Instant Relief]( Explore 350+ Courses There's something for everyone. What do you want to learn today? [Browse by Topic]( [DailyOM Logo](   [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( You are receiving this email because you're subscribed to DailyOM. You are registered with {EMAIL}. [Inspirations]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Remove me from this list]( | [Help/FAQ]( Copyright © 2023 [Everyday Health, Inc.]( All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subject to our [terms of service]( and [privacy policy](.