Are You an EXCUSIOLOGIST?

“I just don’t have enough time”

“I’ve tried, and it just can’t be done”

“I’m just not creative enough”

“I just don’t know where to begin”

Does this sound familiar? It is safe to say that if you are reading this article then you resonate with the excuses mentioned above. It may be correct to say that you are on the lookout for something more in your life than what you already have.

 Whether you are searching for a new business, a new opportunity, looking for a breakthrough in your career, a part-time income or you want to lose weight, it all stems from one source – dissatisfaction of your present circumstance. Now you might be already quite successful at what you do, so you might be coming from a position of monotony or boredom. Nevertheless, what you are seeking is change.

 So…here is a little secret I will share with you….

There will be NO change in your life until there is a change in YOU..

Excuses are great. After all, they make us feel much better about ourselves. Making excuses means that it’s easier to live with our failed expectations. Excuses provide us with reasons that help us explain away why we just aren’t good enough.

 Non-achievers are the excusers of society. By default, they become excusiologists. They spend a lot of time and effort making excuses for poor performance. The crazy thing is that all that time and effort which was wasted on achieving nothing could easily have been used doing something positive. 

You can easily recognize an excusiologist by their language.

 "I am not smart enough!" Rubbish. You don't have to be a genius to achieve. You just be willing to learn. Are you willing to learn? 

"Nobody in my family has ever been successful" Great. Here's a chance to show them something new. Break the family trend. 

"I have never had any luck" Really? Maybe God thinks you don't need it. The harder you work the luckier you will get. 

You have probably heard this before, but it is so pertinent I will put it before you again...

There are basically three types of people in this wonderful world of ours.

1. There are people who make things happen.
2. There are people who watch things happen.
3. There are people who say, "what happened?" 

If you have traditionally placed yourself in groups 2 or 3 by not being committed to your own words of making a difference in your life, it’s time to make the change. Of course, you have the choice to either continue to do what you do, or you chose to make a positive change in life.

So, here’s the million-dollar question for you - Do you want to change, or do you want to keep justifying or rationalizing the mess or unhappy state of your life.

 Remember the old age saying “you are the only person who can make it happen”

 If you are still reading this article, then it indicates that you are seriously thinking about making the right choice to bring a change in your life or you have already made the decision to take your life to the next level. Congratulations!! on your first step to making a positive difference in your life.

Commit yourself to growth and development. If you don’t have enough knowledge about something, then read some books, research the internet or speak with someone who can provide you with the guidance you need. Knowledge is everywhere, and for the most part, it is free. You just need to commit yourself to going out there and securing it for yourself.

 Basically, if you want more out of life you must put more into life. A fundamental way to do this is to start honoring your words and being responsible for whatever commitment you made. It may be something trivial like, “I am going to run for 30 minutes from tomorrow morning at 7 am” or something serious like “I am going to find tomorrow at least three different ways of improving my networking skills which will help in my profession”.

Before you go to bed, take a minute to ponder and record the number of times you have honored your words. Make a commitment to yourself to honor your words, every day and you will be amazed to see how it will absolutely transform your life. Don’t forget to pat yourself on the back when honoring your words becomes a way of your life. Consistently honoring your own words will open up your world to self-discipline. Self-discipline is what it takes to bridge the difference between goals and accomplishments.

You only get one chance at the life you are living. Make the decision today to revolutionize your life. Make it epic! Become an achiever and not an excusiologist.

Best wishes

Jayita

 PS: Sincere thanks to my coach for introducing me to this wonderful concept of “honoring words” # Self tested # Worth a try # No side effects ??# take charge of your life # life is beautiful