Excuses.

Excuses, everyone has them. But when you think about it, its never usually for the things that we truly want. I want ice cream, so I go to DQ. Frequently. But when I get home at 8pm I know I need to go to the gym, I just don't want to. So sometimes I will start making excuses. Like.. my day was long enough I am just going to relax and go to bed early (I still end up going to bed by midnight), or I want to go out with my group of friends even though I know I have work to do, so I tell myself that it's not due until midnight Sunday so I'll do it Sunday afternoon. Then I find myself rushing to get it done 10pm Sunday. We all make time for what we want to do. What about what we need to do in order to get what we want? What happens to those things? For example, grocery shopping so that we can meal prep that way we can be healthy and fit for summer. We want to be healthy and fit however we need to do things in order to get those results.

What about work? We need to get the experience, work those long annoying crazy hour shifts, we need to finish school and hustle through the stressful work load, that way we can have that big dream job that we all have in our minds. The struggle to get what we want is often what stops us from getting there. Same thing goes for relationships. Whether it be a friend or a significant other. Nothing comes to us just because we want it. We need to build trust, need to make sure our words and actions match up, that way we can have that person as a support, as an individual that will be there when we want them and need them to be.

So I ask you, are you willing to do what you need to do in order to get what you want? The answer for every single one of you should be yes! Nothing worth it comes easy. So go and tackle those needs. Stop making excuses and go after it. It can be hard living in the past. So let the past go. Live in the present and always, always keep those long term goals in the front of your mind. Every day we should be waking up and working towards a better us. Working towards those long term goals. Doesn't have to be a big step everyday, but take a step in that direction. Not only will it help you maintain that long term goal, but you'll start to build a better you.

You're not alone, I struggle with this everyday. I am so incredibly impatient that it works against me for just about everything.But when I put that impatient part of me towards my goals.. It's nothing but success. I have never been more motivated when I become impatient about growing a bigger and better me. So again I tell you, recognize your excuses, take them out of your vocabulary and tackle those goals. Actions always speak louder than words. Always remember, you're not alone. Reach out for help when needed, even if its just a little pep talk to get you back on track. You've got this!