We all have dreams, things we wish we were doing, or goals we want to accomplish, but if we are not careful time and opportunities will pass us by all too quickly! Before we know it a year, or ten years from now we will still be right where we are. Have you ever wondered how the dreams you had a year ago aren’t any closer to coming true now than they were then?
Oh well next year! Is that what you tell yourself? It is common for us to make excuses and keep making them. We are too good at putting plans on hold, and when we do we feel like they are valid reasons, but more often than not we could actually make more of an effort, and a lot less excuses.
I’m too busy. This is one of the most common reasons we give for not being able to achieve goals. It is true we are all busy, but the truth is a year from now you will still not find magical spare hours to put into your dreams. Lack of time comes down to what we fill our calendars up with. Finding time to achieve dreams means finding ways to carve out time! If we can waste an hour or more on Facebook and social media, or waste 3 hours watching Netflix, then we could probably find time to work on our goals! We may not want to admit we can find time, but we usually can if we search harder. Think outside of the box.
I can’t be bothered today! I’ll do it tomorrow. Only we don’t. Tomorrow we get too busy again, or can’t be bothered again. If you can’t be bothered then just tell yourself you will give it 30 minutes. Once you just start you often find the unexpected momentum to keep going.
I don’t have enough money. OK so money is a realistic factor, we do need it to travel the world, or buy a home. Look through your budget, or if you do not have a budget make one. We often waste money and don’t even realise that we are. By keeping track of where your money goes and in particular what you waste it on, you can often find some spare money to start putting away. Save, save and save. Spend less! Really think about the things you buy and whether you can live without them. Little things like taking lunch to work, drinking tap water instead of buying bottled water, turning lights off when you are not in a room, buying fresh seasonal fruit and veg instead of packet, or pre cut ones, will all save you money. All those little savings will add up. It can be about the satisfaction of working towards a long term goal, as opposed to that immediate gratification.
Just by addressing some of these excuses and changing your mindset, you can really gain more focus and get closer to achieving your goals.
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So true. There will always be one excuse or the other. We need to face those head on and try to achieve what deep down in our hearts we want to /)
Hi Mac, this post definitely resonates. As we approach the end of the year I start to think about how I’ve achieved in relation to my New Years objectives or resolutions and it is at this time of year that I realise that I haven’t done what I hoped to. I haven’t written that book. I haven’t done that pottery course. It’s time to rescue a couple of them now but I am going to ha e to address some of the excuses abo e if I am going to achieve something next year. Pen x #mg
I’m so guilty of these excuses, I really do need to stop.
Sometimes the truth is hard to hear — and it’s almost always hard to say, so thank you for putting on the table this stern prescription for following after our dreams.
This is a cute post, there’s always one or the other excuse for everything!
We have been addressing mindset at school and it is so powerful the effect it can have. I am trying to develop a growth mindset and I am getting better with practice. It is not always easy but I guess nothing worthwhile is. Great post! 🌟 #MG
There – with that one post you scrapped all my ready excuses. On a serious note there will always be a hundred reasons why we won’t follow our hearts and just one single reason to do so – that it makes our life richer. And that one reason should be enough to over ride all our excuses.
Hi, I can be guilty of using some of these excuses, time to stop it and not put things of any longer #MondayStumble
So true! I’ve recently stopped waiting till “later” and it’s made an amazing difference to my productivity, and my energy levels! 🙂
I’m working on the excuses. Why not me? Nice post
Mine is definitely money but I’m also on a very tight budget. At least for now. I probably always will be though but I have plans and goals in place that I am aiming for so that I can start taking family vacations with my kids and travel some more. I’m so glad to be a part of you #mg linky!
I think focus is the key to get out of the ‘can’t be bothered’ procrastinating viscious circle. It comes back to your ‘why’. At least it does for me. And I think it’s important to let yourself take a step back for a day or 2 when your body tells you to. Thanks for hosting #mg lovely.
It is so easy to get busy. Thanks for pointing these things out so we can make the time, or be present. Great post Mac! #mg xoxo
Baring these in mind and taking little steps towards them we will get there. #mg
So true, if I get distracted I take half hour to simply push myself to do the work that I want to X #stayclassymama
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