Have you ever said, “Life just got in the way”? You had great intentions, a solid plan… and then a sick kid, a messy schedule, or your own exhaustion kicked in. Suddenly, you’re behind again and feeling like a failure.
This week’s episode is your reminder that your goals and your life aren’t separate. Your life is not the problem, it’s the environment in which your goals will be achieved.
I’m breaking down why this phrase is secretly stealing your power, how to reframe it, and how to move forward without needing perfect conditions.
What We Cover:
Why “life got in the way” is a sneaky excuse that disconnects you from your goals
How to reframe the phrase to keep your power and momentum
My own recent example of how I caught myself saying this, and shifted gears
Tangible strategies to adjust, recommit, and follow through (even when life gets messy)
Key Takeaways:
✅ You don’t need a perfect week to make progress
✅ Your goals must fit within your life, not outside of it
✅ You are allowed to adjust the plan without abandoning it
Try These Practices:
Catch the phrase when you say, “life got in the way.”
Tell yourself the truth about what happened and recommit.
Adjust instead of abandon- ask: What’s the smallest step I can take today?
Decide again - choose your goal with grounded commitment.
An Invitation:
If you’re tired of stopping and starting, and want to learn how to keep going no matter what life throws at you…
🎯 Grab these two free resources:
Follow Through on What Matters – a free masterclass to help you build sustainable momentum
https://pruesulicich.com.au/follow-through-on-what-matters/
Time Audit Workbook – a simple tool to understand and reclaim your time
https://pruesulicich.com.au/
✨ Get both in the show notes and start working with your life, not against it.
11 Apr 2025
