How many times have you skipped a workout, shut your laptop early, or rescheduled a commitment—and immediately judged yourself for “making excuses”?

Here’s the truth: not everything is an excuse. Sometimes, it’s a reason. And knowing the difference can be the thing that saves you from endless guilt and burnout.

In this episode of the Burnout-Proof Podcast, I’m pulling straight from a chapter of my upcoming book to break down:

• The real difference between an excuse and a reason (and why it matters)

• Why high-achievers confuse rest or imperfection with failure

• Everyday examples that show you how to tell the difference

• How self-compassion flips the script so you stop shaming yourself and start trusting yourself

• Simple mindset shifts—like “I have to” → “I choose to”—that anchor you back in choice and alignment

If you’re tired of beating yourself up for every no, every boundary, or every skipped task, this episode will help you finally see the truth: excuses drain you, reasons empower you.

✨ Resources + Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• Take the free Burnout Quiz → coachellyn.com/quiz

• Register for the Solopreneur Systems Summit (October) → coachellyn.com/summit

• Join the Sunday CEO Reset → coachellyn.com/reset

• Get on the waitlist for my upcoming book → coachellyn.com/book

Stay Relentless, Achievers.