Getting beyond excuses

When you hear an excuse come out of your mouth or in your thoughts that takes you out of alignment with your happiness and wellness goals… PAUSE.

I’m talking about excuses like:

“People like me don’t do…”

“I have no time to…”

“My boss won’t let me…”

“My spouse would never…”

“I’m not someone who…”

“I don’t deserve…”

“This is something I should be able to figure out on my own.”

When you hear yourself say or think things like this, PAUSE. Remember that believing is the precursor for receiving. Think about that excuse and say to yourself,

I don’t remember if I got that from Gabrielle Bernstein or A Course In Miracles - either way, I use it and it helps me.

When I’m thinking life is a little too crazy or certain someones are getting under my skin, I say the phrase above (or something like it) and I feel a little release and little more inner peace.

Some people call this, “Let go and let God.”

Now if God is your thing, then yes, that’s what I mean.

If not, then trust that awesome brain of yours to come up with a different point of view, a new way of thinking or a new solution as it stews away on the back burner of all your other thoughts.

Another reason why this is so powerful is because it’s action oriented. You are willing to see it differently instead of just blindly accepting it.

Any excuse taking you away from being happier or healthier is not (I repeat: is NOT) the only way to see something. So while I may not be sure how else to look at the excuse and situation at the time, this trick gets my mind moving in a different direction and feeling more peace.

Feeling more peaceful makes it so much easier to make decisions that are more in alignment with any goal. If we’re happy we’re less likely to emotionally eat or drink, less likely to lash our at our significant other or kids. We’re more likely to choose a fruit or vegetable. More likely to practice self care and show love. It’s a beautiful thing.

And being more peaceful feels pretty damn good. :)