{"id":526,"date":"2017-08-07T06:34:34","date_gmt":"2017-08-07T06:34:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/docere.metronmarketing.ca\/?p=526"},"modified":"2025-02-12T07:32:32","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T07:32:32","slug":"excuses-be-gone-book-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/docerewellness.com\/?p=526","title":{"rendered":"Excuses Be Gone Book Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Recommended Book \u2013 \u201cExcuses Begone\u201d by Dr. Wayne Dyer<\/p>\n<p>This book, \u201cExcuses Begone\u201d by Dr. Wayne Dyer is a favorite of mine. I first spent time reading it about eight years ago, while on vacation in New York City. As my oldest daughter was only two years old at the time, I didn\u2019t have a lot of time to read, but got a few chapters in along the way and eventually finished the rest at home. This trip to New York was also one of two opportunities I have had to see Dr. Dyer present in person. Although he passed away a couple of years ago, I won\u2019t forget his presence and charisma as he articulated a compelling argument for quitting with excuses. It really hit home for me. As I sifted through his insightful and sociable prose in the book, I took a good long look (sheepishly at times) as to where I was making excuses in my own life. After all, this man quit alcoholism, dealt with unhealthy relationship habits and took on a fitness program from scratch. I thought, really, I am inspired and my personal list of not dealing with some things was not that intense.<\/p>\n<p>Back in Calgary after our trip, continuing with my sleep deprivation saga as a full-time stay at home parent (no my daughter still wasn\u2019t sleeping through the night yet), I felt very justified by excuses of \u201cI will deal with that later when I get some sleep\u201d. The funny thing about life is, it will wait for you for a bit, but it builds like a teetering Lego tower when you put it off for too long. What could have been simple and short lived, I waited another few years before dealing with a few of my hang-ups.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-527 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/docere.metronmarketing.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/excuses.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"329\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/docerewellness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/excuses.jpg 329w, https:\/\/docerewellness.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/excuses-198x300.jpg 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 329px) 100vw, 329px\" \/>This is the thing with me. I have a LOT of determination (yes, I have had to learn a lot of patience along the way as I know the world doesn\u2019t always work on my schedule!). I can put things off for a bit, but my intuition pops little nuggets of info into my mind every once in a while that I cannot ignore. Then I realize, ugh. I know when I don\u2019t listen and ignore this voice of wisdom inside of me, life will be much harder, there will be tears, grouchiness and flack that I could have mostly avoided had I stopped \u201cMAKING EXCUSES\u201d and got on with what I know I needed to do. Facing our excuses requires courage, even if it may seem simple on the surface. We face a part of ourselves whom we have neglected for whatever reason.<\/p>\n<p>This can be scary. How do I face the tough stuff? Pure grit, faith, determination and believing in myself. That and I have a great support network in case I really make a mess of it!<\/p>\n<p>Self Care Activities Calgary<\/p>\n<p>The reason I chose this book to recommend to you is it provides us with the opportunity to examine what is getting in our way when we want to make changes in our lives to be healthier. We all have desires for personal growth inside of us. Many of us consciously want to grow and heal and feel better. All the resources you will need for your journey will find you when you are ready. Just like I came across Wayne Dyer\u2019s book, \u201cExcuses Begone\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Need support and a few ideas to help you along your way? Come on over to Docere and get started!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recommended Book \u2013 \u201cExcuses Begone\u201d by Dr. Wayne Dyer This book, \u201cExcuses Begone\u201d by Dr. Wayne Dyer is a favorite of mine. I first spent time reading it about eight years ago, while on vacation in New York City. 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