
Nikita Vyas
Unable to reach your goals? Get rid of these excuses today

When was the last time you made an excuse?
We all make excuses sometimes its conscious and sometimes its involuntary, force of habit or a pattern. There’s this battle between “I must and I mustn’t” – this battle prevents us from taking an action. This battle is called “The Battle of Excuses” and it’s a never-ending battle where what we “must” or want to do always loses!
Your Musts/wants go something like this…
I Must….
Work
Dance
Work out
Dream
Start a new business
Look for a new job
Write a book
Join a class
Go for a holiday
Start saving
Talk to a friend
Resolve conflict with someone
Bake goodies
Travel
Meditate
Contribute to a cause
Stand up for myself
Stand up for someone I love
Re-discover myself
Write an article
Ask someone out
Go on a date
Day dream
Just about anything that you’ve always wanted to do... the list just keeps getting longer and longer.
In my journal prompt... “Unlearning old habits” I’ve tried to cover such habits and beliefs that prevent us from taking the plunge and take action. I’ve received feedback for this journal where women felt that their habits not only prevented them to take an action but it has paused in achieving their dreams and achieving their goals. Excuses have a tendency to turn to habits which becomes a part of our lifestyle.
So, let’s dive into these excuses –