The excuses are part of our lexicon. We constantly use them to escape from situations in which we do not want to meet or that we simply fear to face. However, it is necessary to stop using them because many times they can seriously harm us, both personally and professionally.
1. BE HONEST
The first thing you should know is that an excuse is just a lie. The more excuses you make, the easier it will be for you to do it. In the same way as lying, once you start saying it, it becomes easier to repeat the habit, but the same thing happens with the truth. If you do not want to go out with your friends, do not do it, but do not lie about it. Would not you prefer your friends to be honest with you? Who else but them?
2. PRIORITIZE
Use your skills, time and resources to do what is most important and meaningful to you. Stop accessing doing things that do not interest you. If the person or project you are in does not excite you or make you happy, do not waste your time. Make a list of the things you truly enjoy and do them.
3. SET FORTHABLE GOALS
The excuses begin to emerge when you have not finished a project and the deadline is approaching. No matter the type of goals you set (exercise, finish a project, drink more water ...) what you try is to be realistic. No one enjoys failure, so when you do not achieve your goal it is likely that you create an excuse to deal with it. Set small goals so that it is easier for you to reach them.
4. STOP POSTING THINGS
Postponing is another way to create excuses. Try to do things now, if there is something you should do, do it. Once you complete the task, the excuses will no longer be necessary. There will be things to do that you do not want to do. You need to superimpose yourself and do them. Then you will feel a sense of fabulous achievement.
5. BE POSITIVE
Optimism is something so simple to put into practice. You may get up in a good mood but at the time you get to work you have already lost it. Do not let the weather or the traffic discourage you. If you feel you lose patience, take a breath and think of something that makes you forget about problems. The smile lightens the mood and will make you feel better and more motivated.
@cervantes