Dear Sunshine,
Learn to excuse the excuses.
Make an effort, not an excuse.
It’s time to stop making excuses and start making an effort.
Sunshine, life will teach you this over and over again—excuses are easy; effort is rare. But it’s the effort that changes things. It’s the effort that brings clarity. Every time you choose to show up instead of stepping back, you move closer to knowing who you are and what you truly want.
Excuses come easily, but they don’t get you anywhere. If you really want to move forward, you have to take action—even when it’s uncomfortable. The more you show up for yourself, the clearer things will become. You’ll figure out what you want, what matters, and where you need to go.
There will be moments when someone needs you to be there, when someone counts on you. When something important calls for your presence, your energy, your support. Or maybe a moment when an opportunity shows up and asks for your attention. In those moments, don’t lean on excuses. Excuse the excuses and do what needs to be done.
Excuses hold you back. They get in the way of growth. They close doors before you even try to open them. If you keep making excuses, the things that are meant for you might pass you by. Stop feeding doubt. Start fueling growth. Excuse the negativity that tells you “you can’t.” Excuse the distractions that keep you stuck.
Because Sunshine, **excuses don’t just delay dreams—**they kill opportunities.
One day, something beautiful might be waiting for you—a door, a chance, a connection—something meant for you. But if you keep making excuses, it might pass you by. You could miss what you deserve, simply because you weren’t willing to try.
You need to be honest with yourself. Are you avoiding something because it’s not right for you—or because it’s difficult? There’s a difference. People who want results don’t hide behind excuses. They take responsibility and act. That’s how change happens.
It’s your choice now, Sunshine. You get to decide:
Will you make excuses for why you can’t…
Or will you find reasons to try?
Also, let go of the negative thoughts that hold you down. Stop giving power to what drains you. You don’t have to listen to every opinion or every bit of self-doubt. Focus on what helps you move forward. That’s one of the best things you can do for your peace. Excuse the thoughts that dim your light. Excuse the doubts that pull you away from growth. There will always be noise around you—judgment, fear, resistance. Don’t let it define you. Don’t let it hold you back.
You are capable of much more than you think. Yes, it’ll take work. Yes, it’ll take consistency. But you have everything it takes—you just need to start. Put in the effort, stay focused, and keep going. Even small steps matter. The more you stay consistent, the stronger you become. No more waiting. No more second-guessing. No more talking yourself out of what you know you need to do.
You are the sun, Sunshine. You can burn, and you can shine.
Burn through resistance. Shine with intention.
It takes effort, yes. It takes focus, energy, and heart. But you already have all of that within you. Just don’t let excuses dull your light. Show up. Try. Grow. Be radiant. And do your best—with joy, with hope, with belief in what you’re capable of. Remember your purpose—to spread light, love, and positive energy. And you can do it, Sunshine. You absolutely can.
Because amazing things happen when you distance yourself from negativity.
And when you stop giving space to excuses…
You finally give space to your potential.
To every excuse you once gave—
I let you go.
I choose effort.
I choose growth.
I choose me.
No more hiding. No more holding back.
This time, give yourself a chance instead of giving excuses.
Do your best. You’ve got this.
With belief,
Your unwavering reminder—
–Love
Also Read: BRING JOY TO THE WORLD, SUNSHINE – #BLOGCHATTERA2Z #ATOZCHALLENGE
Loved the way how it ended on a high note Vidhya. X-out your X-cuses and X-plore the new ways!
YESSS so true!
Very sound advice Vidhya- making excuses comes easy to us, but getting up and going seems tough!
So true, the only thing standing between you and your goal is the very reason/excuse as to why you cannot have it. I suppose we are all built in with a strand of rationalisation or excuses as to why we cannot do something. On a very objective sense, the question always comes back to – Do we really want something, if YES, we got to go all out to get it.. The rest become mere excuses.
Loved the title itself and article is full of positivity and motivation as usual.?
thankk youu
Encouraging, motivating and equally inspiring letter again
Another great post. Make an effort and avoid the excuse. What a profound thought. After making an effort even if we fail, at least we take home some message, some learning. If we sit out, then we gain nothing other than a pricking conscience. Alas! if only I had tried.
Good one! Make an effort not an excuse. Loved it❤️
Very nicely written, its really easy to make excuses, keep trying and will definitely reach the goal…this is the truth of life.
Yes, excuses are easy to make! If you are giving excuses that means you will always find excuses to excuse yourself. Wait, am I talking like Vidhya? :D
Excuses are for losers…and we are not losers! Let’s get rid of excuses ?
Lovely post. It is so true that one begins to make excuses with himself when someone doesnt really want to do something. #ContemplationOfaJoker #Jokerophilia
Nicely written sunshine?