Continuing the review of 10 common excuses in regards to habits. 6. “This doesn’t count” loophole — “I’m on vacation” 7. Questionable assumption loophole — “It’s impossible to quit sugar.” 8. Concern for others loophole — “I can’t do this because it might make other people uncomfortable” 9. Fake self-actualization loophole — “You only live once! Embrace the moment!” 10. One-coin loophole — “What difference does it make if I do this just this one time?” From this list I find #7 & #10 to be the most challenging for me. It’s tempting to avoid the hard work, the hard choices – however, tough things don’t disappear, they just get bigger. And doing something “only once” quickly leads to the start of a habit, usually not a good one. Which of these resonates most with you?
