3 Ways to Fail

I am sure by now that you all are aware that I do a lot on social media...well, I consider it a lot. I'm old though so maybe it's not as much as I think. Sometimes, I think that very good points are made on social media and today I am going to talk about a meme I've seen around for a while now. It goes something like this. (Usually written on a whiteboard)

3 WAYS TO FAIL AT EVERYTHING IN LIFE
1. Blame all your problems on others
2. Complain about everything
3. Not be grateful

Let's break this down and see how we can work this into our new lifestyles and our way of thinking.

Personally, I don't think you can fail at EVERYTHING in life, let's start there. I think you can feel like you can fail at everything and I have those days as do you. But, let's break this meme down and see where we land.

Blame all YOUR problems on OTHERS - I see this behavior in a few different places. First, in the workplace, people who don't really get their job are good at blaming others to keep the spotlight off of themselves. This works to a certain point, until someone realizes that every time these people talk it's someone else who is wrong. Throwing someone under the bus is shady in my opinion and you need to take responsibility for what you do. In the long run, this is better than the alternative. Second, children. Kids afraid to get in trouble will blame everyone except themselves. They do this to stay out of trouble. They really don't want to get anyone else in trouble, but, they don't personally want to be in trouble. Now that you know my thought process on this, how can we apply this to our new lifestyle?

This is a simple to understand and harder than hell to do. Take responsibility for what you do, and what you eat. It's easy to talk yourself out of going and exercising. I can't I have to work late. I can't I have to deal with the kids and get them to bed. I can't I'm tired. I have used all these excuses and I am being honest with you that in most cases they are just an excuse. Be honest with yourself and force yourself to do what needs to be done. If you work late sometimes, join a club that stays open 24/7 Instead of going to the club, go for a walk around the neighborhood.  Stop making excuses and start doing what needs to be done. The same goes for what you eat. It's easier to stop and get fast food than to cook, guess what the time you spend cooking versus the amount of time you will need to exercise to work off those extra calories is minimal. It's a whole lot easier to gain it than lose it.

Complain about EVERYTHING - As I have heard my entire life, "why complain, nobody listens anyway." What does that mean? Simply put complaining does no good. This is true whether your talking about life, losing weight or anything else that your trying to accomplish. You can complain, but, all that really does is...make others think your a whiner, make you depressed and unable to bring yourself out of it and finally it makes you a Debbie Downer. Complaining does not good. Stop it. Think about what your goals are and make sure that your not the biggest roadblock you have. There are plenty of roadblocks without setting up your own.

Not be grateful  - That means don't be a jerk. When someone tries to understand what your doing, let them in. We have to get over the idea that every one is out to be a roadblock. Yes those people are out there, but, honestly there are a lot fewer of those people than those who are  going to support and back you along the way. When you find those people that are willing to support and back you, please thank those people and don't take them for granted. Please to find that person that has your back is special and important.

I have gone on long enough and will leave you with this. Take responsibility for what you do, say and eat. I love you my friends.

Until next time Gentle Reader,

Jaxion Rebel