It never fails that we try to convince ourselves of something; whether it be something good or something bad. I am always promising myself a better tomorrow, or that I will change in some way. It might be a change of habit, responsibility, or something about myself. Here are the top six lies that I tell myself often.
1. "Just the Essentials."
If you know me, you know I am always going shopping at Target or TJ Maxx. These two stores are my top favorite places to go because when I am spending money is when I am genuinely happy, which is probably a problem. Another positive thing about these stores is the items there are so CUTE and AFFORDABLE! I always give myself a little peptalk before I walk in and say to myself, "Just get the essentials and nothing extra. You do not need anything else to clutter your already messy room!" In the end, it usually ends up as a fail and I bought waaaay more than I should have.
2. " I Am Going To Spend This Reasonably."
Every paycheck that I have ever received was followed by the famous phrase, "I will spend this reasonably this time!" I bet you can guess where I spend all my money? If you answered Target and TJ Maxx, you are correct! I just cannot resist. I always take at least $100 from every check and put it in savings, but it NEVER fails that I will occasionally slip a $20 out of it every now and then. Overall, I am just not good with money.
3. "I Will Just Do It Tomorrow."
Now this phrase is my most famous one! Need to clean my room? I will just do it tomorrow. Need to start a project for school? I will just do it tomorrow. Need to get my life together? I will just do it tomorrow.
4. "Monday Will Be The Start Of A New Me."
Whether it is about starting a new diet, starting to be a better student, or to be more responsible, I have told myself every version of that. I do not know why people always chose Monday as a starting point to change an aspect in their life, but it just seems like a good place. It NEVER fails that I do not do it that Monday. I tell myself, "Well, I can always try again next week."
5. "I Do Not Need To Write This Down."
For me, this is such a big lie. If I do not write something down, it automatically is forgotten and it will not get done. I have to write down my errands, items I need to get done for school, and so on. I hate that I am so forgetful, but it is what it is.
6. "Just One More Piece."
I feel as though this lie is self explanatory, and is usually followed by lie #4.
