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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/LegitimateAccess9501 on 2026-06-29 09:51:12+00:00.

We all do this. We say we don't have time to hit the gym, clean up, cook, or work on a side project. But the truth is we usually do have the hours. We just choose to spend them scrolling on our phones or watching TV.

Blaming a busy schedule is just a lie to avoid feeling lazy.

Try changing your internal script. Next time you skip something, don't say you didn't have time to do it. Force yourself to say that the task is just not a priority for you today.Saying you don't have time makes you feel like a victim of a busy schedule.

Saying it’s not a priority forces you to take ownership of how you actually spend your day. If saying it makes you feel uncomfortable or guilty, it’s a good sign that you need to stop making excuses and actually get to work.