Excuses Begone.

According to a few people who know me—like really know me—I'm not your "average" 62-year-old (whatever "average" means).

I know they mean my ideas, my thoughts, my values and my creativity.

We are all the same, but our experiences from being children, layer upon layer, make us unique.

Sometimes, our conditioning can hide our true selves, and we can spend years unravelling them until we see who we really are.

I have a huge capacity for change and adaptation, and being the eldest daughter in the family has helped.

If we want to foster any significant change, we must eliminate the word "excuses" from our lives.

Excuses are a form of self-deception that prevents growth and reinforces a mindset of helplessness.

For example, if someone says, "I didn't finish my project because I was too busy," the fact is that they may have simply prioritised other tasks or failed to manage their time effectively.

The excuse shifts responsibility away from the individual, creating the illusion that external circumstances are to blame rather than personal choices.

This disempowers the person because it denies them the opportunity to reflect, learn, and change their habits or mindset.

By constantly using excuses, individuals remain trapped in a cycle of inaction, unable to improve or take control of their circumstances.

I hate excuses because they mean nothing and undermine our true power.

Don't misunderstand and confuse excuses with actual truths. Your car breaking down and making you late is a fact.

It's not important why you haven't done something or are procrastinating. What matters is what you will do about a situation you don't like.

What are your favourite excuses?