You keep telling yourself yes, you need to make a change in your life but you keep putting it off. Maybe you think it's not the right time, or you're too busy. Maybe you think you can't afford it, or you don't know where to start. Whatever reason you're using to procrastinate, it's time to call a personal life coach.

Life coaching is the best step in the right direction. Change of thoughts and patterns can be scary, but it can also be exciting and rewarding! A life coach will help you ease change by supporting and guiding you as you make significant choices in your life. Transition doesn't have to happen overnight; small steps lead to big results.

Are you not sure whether or not hiring a life coach is right for you?

Read on for 5 common excuses people use to avoid making this transformation — and why you shouldn't let them hold you back.

1. "I can change on my own."

The truth is, we all need help making significant changes in our lives. Just because you're struggling doesn't mean you're weak — it just means you're human. Don't be afraid to reach out for help when you need it. A professional life coach will help you develop a personalized plan to reach your goals and hold you accountable along the way.

Trying to go it alone is often unsuccessful because we are our own worst critics. We tend to talk ourselves out of taking risks or trying new things because we are afraid of failure. A life coach will give you the support and encouragement you need to make positive changes in your life.

2. "I don't have time for coaching."

This excuse is usually based on the false belief that coaching is a time-consuming commitment. In reality, coaching sessions are typically one hour per week or less. And the benefits of coaching last long after the sessions end.

We all have the same 24 hours in a day, so how we choose to spend that time is up to us. If your goal is important enough to you, then you'll find the time to work with a life coach. Working with a life coach will help you focus your time and energy on what's truly important to you so that you can achieve greater balance and satisfaction in your life.

3. "I can't afford it."

Hiring a life coach may seem like a luxury, but if you consider the cost of not making changes to your life, it's really an investment. The longer you stay stuck in a situation you're unhappy with, the more it will cost you in terms of lost opportunities, lost productivity, and even your mental and physical health.

Hiring a life coach is an investment in yourself — one that will pay off in many ways. Not only will coaching help you achieve your goals, but it will also help you develop skills that you can use for the rest of your life. Think of it this way: if you continue down the same path, where will you be in 5 years? 10 years? If you're not happy with the answer, then coaching is worth the investment.

4. "I don't know what I want."

Many people believe that they need to have their entire life figured out before they can work with a coach. The truth is, most people don't know what they want when they first start coaching — and that's okay! Part of the coaching process is exploring what's important to you and identifying where you want to make changes. A coach will help you gain clarity about what you want so that you can create a plan to get there.

5. "I'm not ready."

This excuse is often used when people are afraid of change or uncertain about whether they are capable of making positive changes in their lives. The truth is, there's no such thing as being "ready." You can always find another reason to delay taking action — but at some point, you just have to take the leap and trust that things will work out for the best.

Trust that you have the strength and resilience to handle whatever comes your way during the coaching process — you'll be surprised at how much you can handle when you set your mind to it.

Conclusion:

Making excuses is easy—but it doesn't bring you any closer to achieving your goals. If anything, it will only hold you back from reaching your full potentials and experiencing true fulfillment in your life.

No one can guarantee that coaching will work for everyone, just like no one can guarantee that any other type of self-improvement method will work for everyone (think therapy, meditation, etc.) The only way to know if coaching is right for you is to give it a try. Chances are good that if you commit fully to the process and choose a qualified coach who feels like a good fit for you, coaching can help you make positive changes in your life. 

Don't let fear stand in the way to contact Art of Life Coaching, who can help support and guide you through making positive changes in your life — changes that will lead to greater success and satisfaction both personally and professionally!