Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

2477: How to Stop Using Excuses & Make Conscious Choices Instead by Ellen Burgan

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Sep 7, 2022
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INSIGHT

Two Types of Busy

  • There are two types of busy: productive busy driven by conscious choice, and fearful busy used as an excuse.
  • Using busy as a badge of honor is unhealthy and not a sign of worthiness or success.
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Excuses vs. Reasons

  • Excuses have a seed of truth but are spun with stories and emotions, often causing regret.
  • Reasons are factual and lead to peace without wondering 'what if?'.
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Fear Drives Excuses

  • Fear uses seeds of truth to keep us stuck by convincing us we're too tired, broke, or busy.
  • This fear-based excuse prevents planning and committing to next steps toward goals.
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