{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fb19d35fe-e6a4-480b-8ade-716f03ff0b56","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"EAP 63: Stop Making Excuses & Start Reaching Your Goals","description":"Perhaps you\u2019ve reached that time of the year where your new year\u2019s resolutions have worn off, or winter was a hard season for you to stay on track, or you have good intentions of working towards your goals but something keeps tripping you up. On this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, Kimi shares with listeners her 5 ways to stop making excuses and start reaching your goals to get the results you want.\n\n1.Stop comparing yourself to others \u2013 There is no need to put unrealistic expectations on yourself or compare your life to those around you. Everyone is different, and even if that girl looks like she has it all together, she doesn\u2019t. Recognize the differences between yourself and others and capitalize on the things that make you unique.\n\n2.Conquer the fear of the unknown \u2013 By worrying about what could happen, the potential of failure, or the possibility that you are not up for the challenge, you get into a cycle of analysis paralysis and never move forward. Accept that unexpected things are going to happen, recognize that obstacles are going to get thrown into your path, and expect \u2013 rather than dread \u2013 challenges. If it helps your process, think through alternative paths you could take if things go awry and keep the right perspective on your long-term goal.\n\n3.Take responsibility \u2013 Try not to use your past as an excuse for not moving forward in the present. You have the power to choose what you want to do and then step up and get it done.\n\n4.Take small, adequate steps towards your goals \u2013 Stick with a realistic pace and regularly assess how things are going. Are you going too slow? Too fast? Using all of the resources at your disposal? Neglecting a resource available to you?\n\n5.Learn from your mistakes \u2013 If and when you slip up, don\u2019t be so discouraged that you get derailed completely from your goal. Pick yourself back up and start with a clean slate tomorrow. Focus on your strengths and let them carry your weaknesses until your weaknesses are strengths as well.\n\nTopics Covered in this Episode:\n\u2022Stop making excuses\n\u2022Goal activation\n\u2022Adjusting your expectations\n\u2022Persistence\n\u2022Conquering fear","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/f157df21-4b60-4f29-9594-73df514925b4/09e87f6a10d90144c32fcdd851d7ae12.jpg"}