3-Step Excuse Buster

 

Has this ever happened to you before?  I sometimes hear my own clients with this exact issue:

 

They’re planning on making dinner after work … all the best intentions in the world ... but as soon as it’s time to start cooking, they start to think:

 

  • I'm too tired
  • I don’t know what to make
  • I'm too hungry to wait that long
  • I have too much to do
  • I'm stressed
  • I'd really just want to watch something on Netflix
  • et cetera, et cetera, et cetera .....

 

And they’re SOOOO tempted to give in and hit the drive-through (or make the takeout call).

 

I get it!  There are many days that I have this conversation with this gremlin, too.

 

By the end of the day, making dinner can seem like a LOT of effort in their heads.

 

BUT … I encourage my clients with this request:  

 

"Sally/Joe, before you let any of those excuses take hold, are you willing to try one or more of these Excuse Busters first?"

 

Excuse Buster #1:

Take back your power from the voice in your head.

Acknowledge that YOU control your actions – not your fleeting thoughts or whims.

The choices you make and the actions you take TODAY play a direct role in your TOMORROWS … moving you closer or farther away.

This is a very empowering mindset shift for any area of your life.
Excuse Buster #2:

Ask yourself: what’s REALLY driving your excuses?

It’s probably not because you’re tired/cold/hot/bored/confused/busy … but because of “stinking thinking” (aka limiting beliefs).

Some examples:

  • You might think that it’s only a matter of time until you’ll somehow fail (again) towards your goals …
  • that you won’t really get the results you want … or
  • that deep down, why are you even bothering to go through the motions with this “healthy lifestyle” lark, anyway?

TIP: As soon as you recognize the stinking thinking, call it out.

Remember Excuse Buster #1 – you are in control.  Don’t let negative thoughts or beliefs get in the way of what you want out of your one precious life!
Excuse Buster #3:

Get support!  Having someone to hold you accountable and who also supports your goals can make all the difference.

That way, when you feel your Excuse Gremlins threatening to take over, you have someone to help keep you on track.

Find a workout buddy, tell your friends or family about your goals, or work with an experienced coach.

 

 

At MOMENTUM TRANSFORMATIONS, Accountability and DAILY SUPPORT are just two of the ways I help my clients reach their goal of achieving a body that's FUN to live in again.  Click the link to learn more and book a FREE Discovery Session with me.

 

In addition, give my FREE e-book "Mix & Match Workouts" a try HERE 

 

Remember: you are stronger than your excuses!

 

Make it an amazing day,