Giving seems to be the theme of the holiday season, but do you ever feel like all you’re giving is your time and energy? Now is the perfect time to ensure you are not letting the weight of the holidays bring you down. Let’s be real - everyone hopes to have a holiday season filled with those closest to us, good food, and relaxation. Reality usually looks a bit different. It’s important to acknowledge that changes must be made if you want a holiday season filled with less stress. Those changes will happen through taking smaller action steps toward the goal of feeling less overwhelmed.

Let’s be honest - we all make excuses. Some of us are quite good at rationalizing why we can’t do something, whether true or not. Our perceived reality is the reality we live in. As life coaches, we often hear people make excuses for why they can’t reach their goals. Let’s dive into the top five excuses we hear and how you can change your approach for next time.