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Do you ever let your "buts" get in the way of living your dreams? I think we all fall into this at times.

1. I could have accomplished that BUT...

2. I know this relationship is not healthy for me BUT...

3. I would have such-and-such in my life BUT...

4. I really do believe in myself BUT...

5. I know I could do that if I put forth the effort BUT...

6. I'm really committed to losing this extra weight BUT...

7. I know I should start exercising again BUT...

8. I know my skills are worth more money and I should raise my fees BUT...

9. Ten minutes of daily meditation could really help me BUT...

If we aren't careful we can "but" ourselves right out of our own potential! Many times we may not even be aware how often these excuses rear their ugly little heads in our lives. Make a mental note to be more consciously aware of anytime this excuse comes up. One simple exercise is to change the BUT to the word AND.

1. I know this relationship is not healthy for me AND I have the self-love to do something about it.

2. I know I could do that if I put forth the effort AND I now have the courage to do it

3. I really do believe in myself AND when negative self-talk gets in the way, I naturally replace it with a positive thought about myself.

4. I'm really committed to losing this extra weight AND I am now eating smaller portions of healthier foods.

5. I know I should start exercising again AND I find a form of exercise that is gentle enough to do with my particular physical problem (ps--Tai Chi is do-able regardless of any health ailment!)

6. Ten minutes of daily meditation could really help me AND I now get up a little earlier each day in order to give myself that gift.

Wow, look what a difference one little word makes! Using the word AND gives you the opportunity to be accountable to do something about it, instead of being a victim and putting the problem outside your control. Only you have the power to change your circumstances by changing your statement of them.

Try this exercise: list on paper any goals, dreams, projects that you are having trouble following through with, or that you regret not accomplishing. See how often that feeling of BUT I can't do that because... comes up. Here's the fun part - simply discard the word BUT and replace it with AND, then complete the sentence with a positive ending. Simply put, BUT closes the door, AND opens the door. Now the door is open . . . trust yourself and walk through it!

Keywords: excuses, positive thinking, self-discipline, dreams, potential, accomplishment, procrastination

About the Author
Carolyn Cooper, St. George, UT, USA