“My Bad, Self”: Apologizing to You for Wasted Time and Broken Promises

Let’s be real for a second.

You ever look back and realize you’ve been the one holding you back? Not life. Not people. Not circumstances. Just… you. The plans you made. The goals you set. The promises you whispered to yourself in the quiet moments. And then—nothing. You didn’t follow through. You got distracted. You let fear, doubt, or just plain procrastination take the wheel.

Yeah. Same.

And it’s time to apologize. Not to the world. Not to your friends. But to you.

“I’m sorry for wasting time. I’m sorry for not showing up for us. I’m sorry for not doing what I said I was gonna do.”

That’s a hard truth. But it’s a healing one. Because accountability isn’t about shame—it’s about freedom. When you own it, you can change it.

We’ve all spent time, energy, and resources on things that didn’t serve us. We’ve all said, “I’ll start Monday,” and then watched Monday come and go like a breeze. But here’s the thing: you don’t have to stay stuck in that cycle. You can forgive yourself and recommit.

Because you’re still here. Still breathing. Still capable. And that means it’s not too late.

So today, take a moment. Look in the mirror. Say, “My bad, self. But we’re back on track now.” Then get up and do one thing—just one—that moves you closer to the life you said you wanted.

You owe it to yourself. And this time, you’re gonna follow through.


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