Rationalize
Actually, it's not a new word, but what she taught me about this word was new and I'm applying to the threat that is so common to anyone who sets goals. We all know how it goes...We get all excited to set new goals and we have great intentions of achieving those goals.
At first, we do really well then something happens...we begin to rationalize.
The old and familiar habits want to creep back...
Take a look at the word Rationalize...break it down, and what have you got?
Nothing but RATIONAL-LIES!
Our excuses sound rational,
but they're really only lies!!!
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but they're really only lies!!!
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Miss Becky! Thanks for reminding me that I need to get my butt to the gym this AM and quit rationalizing! It's all about discipline at the end of the day and spiritually, I feel so much better when my efforts are in alignment with my goals. Congrats on being featured!
ReplyDeleteThis is so true! We ration-lies:)
ReplyDeleteWow what a tremedous powerful word .... and sooo guilty am I !!!! Which brings me to the embracing of my word for 2012 ..commitment ....
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday Becky Jane
LOL..... New Years Resolutions were made to be broken. I don't sweat the small stuff.
ReplyDeleteOk, well, that explains it all; I've been doing these poor rationalizations all my life. Thank goodness I come to you for clarity. That was awesome by the way.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being a featured member at voiceboks. I love that you've broken down the word but I plan to defeat this rationalizing! I have to. One of my goals besides increasing my business is to finally transform myself into the person I really want to be: check out my other blog at: kgstransformation.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteVery true and it is my biggest enemy.
ReplyDeleteI wish some people would RATIONAL-LIES! I'd really like our quiet gym back! HA HA It's been so busy after the New Year. I'm only kidding, well sort of.
ReplyDeleteoh i know. i am the SAME SAME SAME way, lol
ReplyDeleteThat really makes a lot of sense. Congrats on the VB Feature!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness that so fits! Rational--LIES! I need to post this somewhere!
ReplyDeleteWe're doing fairly good with my 2 major goals for this year; get fit and improve my blog. But you are right; I'm reaching my "danger zone" this week; as I had a fleeting thought..."what would it hurt, to have just one soda? It's a nice relaxing nightly ritual I used to have"...yeah..that's one reason why I'm out of shape now!
Congrats on being a Featured member this week on VB!
JadeLouise Designs
LOL! I didn't make any resolutions this year. Too many years of failed resolutions here.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being a vB featured member!!
Becky,
ReplyDeleteThis is so true. I definitely needed to read this!
Love,
Tina
I like that... rational-lies! That's why I never make resolutions :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on being a featured vB member :)
This is actually the first year I didn't make any new year's resolutions. Maybe it's because we were with everyone at church. Noone talked about them. ;D I love your blog. Thank you for visiting mine to. I appreciate it. Hotsavinmama.com. :D Wishing you the best! Happy New year! Here's to goals! I like that better. LOL
ReplyDeleteOh, yes. I am definitely borrowing this one...printing it and taping it on my bathroom mirror...lol!
ReplyDeleteLove this! It made me smile, but it is also so very true. I didn't make any resolutions this year. I don't typically- except to have a better year than I did the last year. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's funny. I rationalize, but usually in a good way. Like when my husband and I don't agree on something. I begin to rationalize to try to see where he's coming from. I haven't really even begun my New Year's Resolutions, as I didn't really even make them. I have some things in mind that I want to change, but I'm going to take baby steps. Happy Wednesday to you. Good Luck on your resolutions
ReplyDeleteI tried to grab your button to post on my blog for a month, it won't work. http://hotsavinmama.com
ReplyDeletebutton worked. It will be placed on my blog for 2 wks to 1 month. Then it will be under blog share. ;D
ReplyDeleteHmmm...now I don't feel so bad for talking myself out of going to the gym today. Or maybe I should feel bad. lol! :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings my friend,
~Rosann
Amen...thanks, now I don't feel so bad for that Hershey's kiss.
ReplyDelete*Sigh* It's all true isn't it. I really do need to make some changes...
Sharon
Ha, ha. I'm the Queen of Rationalization, but I never knew I was a liar. Great post!
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