73: Throwback #2—How to Overcome the Most Common Excuses When Considering Change

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This week’s episode is another in my throwback series which will be running over the coming weeks while I take some time to work on my writing. As I’ve mentioned before, I absolutely love throwbacks because they give us all the chance to reflect and see if we have been applying the information and strategies offered in these episodes, and to determine what we may need to do differently or where we may need to take more action in these areas. So once again, whether you’ve heard them before, or whether this is your first time, you are going to get something valuable out of these episodes, which just happen to be some of my favorites, so get your notepad ready and prepare yourself to soak up the knowledge and wisdom that is coming your way.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this throwback episode, we’ll explore those times when you may have come up against resistance after considering a goal - whether it be personal, health, business, etc. It’s not that we necessarily talk ourselves out of making these big changes consciously—rather, our brains are wired to protect us from any sort of change that could feel scary, and as a result will throw all kinds of excuses our way. Our brain likes comfort and uniformity, not shaking things up in order to take big risks and playing a bigger game. So it’s important that we acknowledge the excuses that come up that often derail us when we consider moving from “I’m fine” to “I’m ready to stop setting and take action”. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today, I will walk you through what I believe to be the five most common excuses women and men alike fall back on to keep from progressing in their personal and professional lives, and explain what you can do to rebut these mental arguments when they come up. I’ll also share the empowering story of Lucy Hobbs and emphasize the importance of being proactive instead of reactive in your life.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As always, if there is a topic you wou