As a Kid, I Learned to Never Throw Something That Wasn’t Working and Proclaim, “It Won’t Work, Stupid Glue!” Why? Because the reply would always be, “A bad workman always blames their tools.” This saying is something that we have all heard at some point in our lives, but it is rare that we take a moment to consider its meaning.

As we grow older, we begin to recognize the importance of taking ownership of our actions and accepting responsibility for our mistakes. Unfortunately, the issue of blame is not always as obvious as it seems. This article explores how to spot hidden blame, why you need to take ownership of it, how to eradicate the blame game for your mind, vocabulary, and life, and what outcomes you could see as a result.

Blame is a common behavior that we all engage in at some point in our lives. It makes it easier for us to deal with tough situations and allows us to restore some control. When we blame someone or something else for our problems, we absolve ourselves of responsibility and take away our power to get better results in every aspect of our life.

The pandemic is a perfect example of how blame exists in our lives. Many people have blamed the Chinese or Anti-Trump supporters for the virus, but this blame game is nothing new. In the 1918 Spanish Flu, the virus was reported to be spread by various untrue methods, to the point it was even given different names according to who the countries’ political opponents were! Different virus, same trends in human behavior.

Blaming the pandemic for our poor performance at work or in life is a prime example of how we use blame to absolve ourselves of responsibility and take away our power. Instead of blaming external factors for our problems, we need to challenge what we believe to be true, possible, and in our control. Once we start to break down what we believe to be the reality, we can alter that reality.

The blame game is not just limited to external factors. We also use blame to take the onus off of ourselves and absolve ourselves of responsibility. For example, we might blame other team members for not pulling their weight, but this means we are accepting that our career is in the hands of other people. Giving up control in this way means that we are unable to get the pay rise, promotion, corner office, and bonus we want.

In contrast, taking ownership of our actions empowers us to take control and make changes that lead to positive outcomes. When we accept responsibility for our mistakes and take ownership of our actions, we can improve our performance, take control of our careers, and achieve our goals.

It is essential to recognize that blame can be ingrained in our belief systems, and we may use it to protect ourselves from challenging situations. For example, we might believe that we’re not creative, rubbish at numbers, or too shy to stand up for ourselves. Believing that we cannot change limits our abilities and prevents us from achieving our goals.

Therefore, challenging what we believe to be true is essential to removing blame from our lives. We need to take ownership of our actions and shift our mindset to a growth mindset that focuses on the possibilities and opportunities that we have in life.

In conclusion, removing the blame game from our lives is essential to achieving our goals and living our best lives. It requires us to challenge what we believe to be true, take ownership of our actions, and shift our mindset to a growth mindset. By taking these steps, we can empower ourselves to take control of our lives and achieve our goals.