19: Living a Life of Excuses (Part 1)

How many times have you said - ‘well, that’s just the way I am’. Or how about ‘that’s the way I was raised.’ Or how about this one ‘everyone does that’. Usually this type of response comes from a question someone asked you and then you have your defensive answer - meaning - I can’t help it.  But did you know that you can help it? You can stop being defensive and making excuses. This episode of the Positively Jane podcast is about excuses. And how living a life of excuses does not bring out your best or even the potential for you to live a content and joyful life. Hang onto your yoga pants cause this one is a biggie!   In this episode I chat about: The definition of excuses and how your excuses limit your full potential. Behaviors and examples that set the stage - how to recognize excuses in yourself. How it’s important that you make changes - not only for yourself but for the others around you. The 5 things that are happening to you when you live a life of excuses. SHOW LINKS:   Begin living your joyful life today: Joyful Living Quickstart Guide Track your money the easy way: You Need a Budget (YNAB) Get the Transcript: #19 Podcast Transcript   Let’s be Instagram friends: https://www.instagram.com/positively.jane/   Join the PJ Facebook Group: https://positivelyjane.net/PJ-Facebook   Positively Jane Website: https://www.PositivelyJane.net