Sometimes we get discouraged by the challenges in our lives and take comfort in making excuses or blaming others for our problems. While it is true that certain experiences outside our control can make our life journey more challenging we have to be careful to make sure that we are not using blaming our issues on poor parenting, a boss that hates you, or the universe in general, as a soothing excuse for inaction .The problem with putting the blame and responsibility outside yourself, is that you take away your power to change your situation and regain control. 

Don't get me wrong. Everything is not your fault. You have to remember that taking taking responsibility and taking the blame are two different things. Does it matter who’s to blame? You’re taking care of business, so it doesn’t matter if it’s your fault or not. You’re solving the problem, regardless of the cause. Blaming yourself makes you less effective. However you it is  your...