What’s your go-to excuse for getting out of plans you didn’t want to make in the first place?
Thought of the Day
You’re not stuck anywhere; you’re not a tree.
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Thought of the Day: You’re not stuck anywhere; you’re not a tree.
There’s a kind of magic in this idea, isn’t there? It’s the antidote to all those moments when life feels immovable and permanent, like we’re glued to the spot in a less-than-ideal situation. The truth is, most of the time, the chains are imaginary. We have options. It’s not always about uprooting everything and starting fresh, but even a small shift—physically, mentally, or emotionally—can remind us that we’re never truly stuck.
You don’t have to reinvent the wheel or burn the bridges; sometimes, it’s just about taking a step in a new direction. So, if something in your life feels stagnant, ask yourself: “What’s the smallest move I can make today?” Because, thankfully, we’re not trees. We can move, adapt, and grow wherever we choose.
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Question of the Day: What’s your go-to excuse for getting out of plans you didn’t want to make in the first place?
Let’s be honest: we’ve all been there. Plans sounded great at the time, but when the day comes, all you want is to be in pajamas, watching your favorite show or reading a book. What’s your secret weapon in those moments?
Personally, I’m a big fan of the preemptive strike. The “Hey, I’ve been feeling a bit under the weather, just wanted to give you a heads-up!” text sent a few hours in advance is clutch. It’s polite, noncommittal, and keeps things low-stress. Bonus points if you add something like, “I really don’t want to get you sick!”—because who can argue with that?
But let’s not stop there. There’s the classic “work emergency” or the infamous “something came up”—so vague that it borders on comedic genius. And let’s not overlook the wild card excuse for when you’re feeling bold, like, “My neighbor’s cat got stuck in a tree, and I’m the only one with a ladder.” It’s ridiculous but oddly believable.
So, spill it: What’s your go-to excuse? Or better yet, what’s the funniest excuse you’ve ever heard? (No judgment here!)
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