Everyone makes excuses. A lot of them. Excuses allow people to save face and protect themselves from being judged harshly when they underperform or fail to meet the expectations of others. Excuses shift the focus from personal responsibility to a cause beyond our control. People make excuses because it’s a painless way to escape a compromising situation. It’s always easier to blame a sudden illness, a faulty alarm clock or an incomplete report, than it is to point the finger at our own actions.
When Making Excuses Becomes a Problem
When Making Excuses Becomes a Problem
When Making Excuses Becomes a Problem
Everyone makes excuses. A lot of them. Excuses allow people to save face and protect themselves from being judged harshly when they underperform or fail to meet the expectations of others. Excuses shift the focus from personal responsibility to a cause beyond our control. People make excuses because it’s a painless way to escape a compromising situation. It’s always easier to blame a sudden illness, a faulty alarm clock or an incomplete report, than it is to point the finger at our own actions.