Things you need to stop saying to excuse bad habits

We can never get rid of excuses completely, but if we make them less frequent, perhaps we can start taking responsibility to change these habits. The list is not comprehensive but these are some of the most common ones.

While a bad habit may feel good at the moment and even become a defining component of your personality, it is something you should not make excuses for because it has negative physical, emotional, and psychological consequences sooner or later.

Here are some excuses you should stop making.

I'm thinking of quitting

Don't tell people you are thinking of quitting so they can stop judging you or you can feel less guilty or ashamed about what you are doing.

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Whether or not you will quit doesn't change anything in the moment. And just because you say it doesn't mean it is true. It is better to find solutions or simply keep quiet about it.

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I have "insert mental health condition"

It is easy to self-diagnose oneself with the wealth of information and relatable experiences available on the internet and social media.

READ: Exposing 10 misconceptions about mental health

But unless you have been diagnosed by a professional, you should not attribute any of your traits or habits to a health condition, especially a mental health one.

Getting professional help would improve your situation, so making better personal choices and seeking help shouldn't be an option either.

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I'm stressed

Typically, stress requires that we make positive choices and take positive actions, not the opposite. So being stressed should push you to get the necessary resources to feel better not make your life and others' worse.

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I'm a "insert zodiac sign"

Whether or not your zodiac sign influences your traits or character doesn't change the fact that there are negative consequences happening. Addressing the consequences, not defending your zodiac sign, is what matters. Why not aspire for the positive traits and experiences of your sign?

READ: How to practice body positivity when you are triggered

I don't have enough money

More money will not cure your financial problems if they include overspending, lack of a budget, impulsive consumption, poor investment or lack of upskilling. Not having enough money can be specific to things like buying an item or paying for an experience. However, having less money than you wish to have is not a problem but rather a consequence.

Which famous excuses do you know or use in your personal life?