This book is written in an easy-to-read, common-sense format. It is not filled with data, scientific research or fancy, hard to understand words. Why? Because everything you will read in this book came from clients Natalie served through her business. It is a compilation of their excuses and what she shared with them to BUST their excuses! She has heard many excuses over the past 30 years working with her clients. There were a variety of reasons they gave. Some did it to protect themselves and their self-esteem. Others may have tried to reduce their feelings of being overwhelmed, to avoid feeling guilty or to hide the fact that they weren't really motivated to accomplish goals they talked about achieving. Some were afraid they might fail. Others were unsure if they possessed the talents and skills they needed to contribute to their own growth and progress or of those around them.
At times, her clients used excuses when they were unable to face the truth or admit the true reason for their emotions or behaviors. They also used excuses to defend their behaviors or delay taking action when it was needed. Others made excuses as a means of shirking their responsibility. Many faced internal challenges, so they would place blame on external conditions to avoid facing that reality.
Making excuses caused them to sell themselves short when it came to their abilities and how they performed in certain situations. It was an avoidance behavior that prevented them from getting what they desired or needed to accomplish. The truth is that every excuse took them further away from reaching their full potential.
Their excuses may have stopped them from taking advantage of opportunities they might never get back. They could have slowed their growth and hindered success in areas they could otherwise have been thriving in. As you read through these pages, Natalie encourages you to reflect on each situation and ask yourself how it may relate to something you have faced in your life or may be challenged with right now. She hope to motivate you to improve your life, health, eating, exercise and service habits by using the advice she shares in these pages. She wants you to live HAPPIER, HEALTHIER and STRONGER after reading this book.
