I was walking down the road today and suddenly various images began to flash in my mind. I was remembering various excuses I had made in the past and the effects it had on me, colleagues, job, friends and family.
An excuse attempts to divert the attention from you and explain several reasons for not accomplishing or carrying out various tasks. It puts up a wall of defense for exhibiting particular behaviors such as failing to keep promises, quitting certain habits etc. Not too long ago I wrote on the subject of procrastination, its effects and ways to deal with it.
Excuses [...]
