We all make excuses. Sometimes they feel justified, like legitimate reasons why we can’t take action. But when these excuses become a pattern, they keep us stuck in the same frustrating cycles. If you ...

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Dear Annie: My husband pouts and refuses to come with me when I visit our kids and grandkids, choosing instead to stay home watching TV and playing on his computer. I used to make excuses for him — ...

Discover practical strategies for breaking the habit of making excuses, including tips on self-awareness, goal-setting and embracing challenges to foster a mindset of accountability. 2026 40 Under 40 ...

Sorry, I can’t make it … this week is just too busy. I wish I could help with that … but I have too much going on right now. I want to hang out … but I’m ...

Dear Annie: My husband pouts and refuses to come with me when I visit our kids and grandkids, choosing instead to stay home watching TV and playing on his computer. I used to make excuses for him – ...