Fancy Lies Called Excuses

(And yes, I’m talking to you.)

Let’s skip the fluff and get straight to the real:
Excuses are nothing but bougie little lies you dress up to avoid doing the work.
They’re the verbal equivalent of Spanx—tight, shiny, and made to cover up the truth.

You say, “I can’t,” but you really mean “I won’t.”
You say, “It’s not the right time,” but you mean “I’m scared to start.”
You say, “I don’t have the resources,” but you’ve spent more time making excuses than you have Googling a solution.

It’s time to get uncomfortable, and this is your official call-out session.

 

1. “I Don’t Have Time” = “I’m Prioritizing Something Else”

Let’s be honest: you do have time.
You’ve got time to scroll TikTok for an hour.
You’ve got time to overthink that text you never sent.
You’ve got time to binge-watch an entire series in a weekend.

So when you say you “don’t have time” to go to the gym, start that business, write that book, or go to therapy—you’re not out of hours.
You’re just choosing something else.

Which is fine. Own that. But don’t lie about it.

2. “I Don’t Know Where to Start” = “I’m Afraid to Suck at the Beginning”

Everyone sucks at the beginning.
Every expert was once clueless. Every success story started awkward, underfunded, and probably with a janky logo.

But you? You let fear of being bad stop you from being great. You think the starting line should come with instructions and applause.
It doesn’t. It comes with confusion, chaos, and a lot of Google searches.

You don’t need to know everything.
You need to start anyway.

 

 3. “What If I Fail?” = “What If I Actually Have to Grow?”

Failure isn’t the villain. Comfort is.
You’re not scared of falling flat. You’re scared of the responsibility that comes with leveling up. Because then you’ll have no more excuses left.

“Trying” means risking your reputation, your ego, your perfectly curated image of control.

But guess what? Failure isn’t fatal.
Staying stuck is.

 4. “They Won’t Support Me” = “I’m Looking for Permission”

You don’t need a cheer squad to get started.
You don’t need your cousin, your ex, or your social media followers to believe in you before you move.

You just need you.
People might not clap at first.
Let them watch. Let them talk. Let them doubt.

Because when you start showing up for yourself consistently, they’ll either catch up or fade out. Either way, that’s not your problem.

5. Excuses Sound Smart—That’s the Trap

Excuses dress themselves up in logic so they don’t sound like what they are: fear, insecurity, procrastination, laziness, perfectionism, or ego.

But when you strip them down? They’re weak.

Here’s a truth bomb: Your excuses aren’t protecting you—they’re betraying you.
Every time you repeat one, you push your goals further away and convince yourself you’re not capable.

You’re not stuck.
You’re just lying to yourself.

 

Final Thoughts: The Real You Doesn’t Need Excuses

The version of you that’s brave, bold, and DONE hiding behind cute lies?
They’re waiting.
They’ve been waiting.
But they won’t show up until you call the bullshit for what it is—and get serious about moving forward.

So go ahead, be real.
Write down your top 3 go-to excuses.
Then cross them out like overdue trash.

Now ask yourself:
“What would my life look like if I stopped lying to myself?”

Take the step. Put on your stupidbubble T' and own your shit.
Excuses are cute—but results are sexy as HELL.

Drop your favorite excuse below and let’s roast it together. 🔥
We’re not making space for lies anymore. Only progress. 💪🖤