Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
3941: How to Stop Using Excuses and Make Conscious Choices Instead by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy
Mar 11, 2026
· 10m
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3941: Ellen Burgan challenges the cultural badge of honor around being “busy,” revealing how it often disguises fear-based excuses that keep us stuck. She explains the difference between genuine reasons and emotionally driven excuses, showing how self-awareness and honesty can shift us from avoidance into empowered decision-making. By choosing consciously rather than hiding behind busyness, it …