Blameshifting is blaming others or situations for your own failure. Studies say blameshifting is a tool people use to push away criticism.
But the same study found that blameshifting usually backfires because people don’t like blame shifters. Think here of politicians who make sweeping campaign promises, then blame others when the commitments aren’t met, even though it’s their fault.
Blaming your spouse, kids, or your upbringing is a form of negativity that weighs you down and distorts your view of life.The next time you’re tempted to blame someone or something, stop and make a decision not to blameshift.
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