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EPISODE · May 10, 2023 · 28 MIN

Am I Just Making Excuses?

from Mindset Unlimited: Tips, Tools, and Inspiration for Women in a Time of Change · host Valerie Friedlander

“Am I just making excuses?” is something most people wonder at some point when they are not following through on something they say they want to do. From health goals to work goals, the story we’re surrounded by is that of weakness. It’s self-sabotage. You aren’t trying hard enough, so you don’t want it badly enough. It’s lack of maturity. Basically, whatever the details of the message are, the energy is judgmental and shame inducing. This is the messaging because we’ve learned to use shame to motivate even though it doesn’t work. Actually, all it really does is block us from discovering what’s really going on and accessing our ability to find a solution.In this episode of Unlimited, I explore understanding why and alternatives to asking if you’re just making excuses.Some of what I talk about in this episode includes:What is an excuseReasons people make excusesSeparating identity from behaviorHow to stop making excusesSupporting aligned actionThank you for listening!If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! Take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me: @unlimitedcoachvalWant to share your thoughts or have questions? Send me a message! I love to hear from you.  You can email me at [email protected] or DM me on Instagram AND don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! LINKS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:Deep Self Care to Shift HabitsIt's Simple, So Why Am I Not Doing It?CONNECT WITH VALERIE: Website Instagram Facebook Get email updates!Send us Fan MailSupport the show

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“Am I just making excuses?” is something most people wonder at some point when they are not following through on something they say they want to do. From health goals to work goals, the story we’re surrounded by is that of weakness. It’s self-sabotage. You aren’t trying hard enough, so you don’t want it badly enough. It’s lack of maturity. Basically, whatever the details of the message are, the energy is judgmental and shame inducing. This is the messaging because we’ve learned to use shame t...

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