Expose and Eliminate Your Diversionary Tactics

Have you ever avoided doing something that is in your best interest? Have you ever done something that you know is not in your best interest? In either of these scenarios you were probably

While that may sting a little bit, allow me to introduce to you a new definition for this type of behavior. A diversionary tactic is an action, excuse, or belief you hide behind that justifies your behavior and performance, providing you with the out so you do not have to be accountable for your performance, responsibilities, goals, or the situations in which you put yourself.

Other examples of diversionary tactics are as follows:

• An excuse for a behavior you would like to renounce
• An action, a lack of action, or a belief that keeps you from being accountable or looking at the real truth in a situation
• A persistent or constant complaint
• A reliance on a negative source of energy, particularly one that causes additional problems, stress, and difficulties
• A justification for doing something that is against your best interest and that isn't aligned with your goals or objectives