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?
Excuse 2: Idea #72
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Excuse 1: Idea #71
What are some of your excuses for not breaking a bad habit or not starting a good habit? Over two days I want to list 10 common excuses and my experience with them. 1. False choice loophole — “I can’t do this, because I’m so busy doing that” 2. Moral licensing loophole — “I’ve been so good, it’s okay for me to do this” 3. Tomorrow loophole — “It’s okay to skip today, because I’m going to do this tomorrow” 4. Lack of control loophole — “I can’t help myself” 5. Planning to fail loophole — “I put myself in this place for other reasons, but now that I’m here, how can I resist?” Of these five, I find #1 & #3 in my thoughts most frequently, so I try to remember “busy” is a choice, and procrastination makes things harder not easier. What’s your favorite excuse?
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Respect: Idea #70
What part does Respect play in your personal development? ‘Success is when those that know you the most think the most of you. Respect flourishes when your respect for a person grows.’ (J.Maxwell) Sometimes it’s hard to show respect, especially when you disagree with them, however, that’s when it’s most important to be respectful. When we can respect those we disagree with, we are showing maturity in our self-development, and this enables us to have those conversations that challenge our belief and understanding – which helps us to grow. Respect doesn’t mean agreement, it means we recognize that all people have the right to their opinions and we can still work together with great success. What’s your level of respect today?
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