Letting Go Of The Blame Game For A More Empowered Life

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At times, you may go through challenging experiences in life. You may find yourself wondering how you ended up in a certain place, physically or emotionally. At these times, confronting your own choices can feel challenging. You may find it easier to see where others were wrong.

Blaming others for the way your life is going is a common reaction to life’s curve balls. After all, when you point the finger at others, you’re initially soothed by the idea that you haven’t made any mistakes in the situation.

But eventually, you’re left with just yourself. When you blame others, it takes away your sense of your own power. You can’t change other peoples’ actions — only your own. So you must figure out how to pick up and go on with life. The best way to do this is to cease blaming others and resolve the situation within yourself.

Consider these ideas to stop blaming others and regain your own power:

1. Take complete responsibility for your own life. Whether you’re married, single, have kids or are childless, acknowledge that only you decide how your life is going to manifest. It’s all about you.

Although it may once have been someone else’s fault (your mother, father, boss or partner), now that you know what the issues are, it’s your responsibility to fix…