Sometimes life feels just plain hard. During particularly difficult seasons, our brains love to offer thoughts like “this is awful” or “I can’t do this.” In this week’s episode, I’m sharing two simple, soul-centering thoughts that will give you a little boost if you've been feeling tired or discouraged.

I can't take your challenges away but I'd be honored to help you get a fresh perspective about them. Schedule a free mini session with me if you're looking for a little more hope during a difficult time. :)

What if you could give yourself a gift—right in the middle of the mess, the waiting, or the in-between? In this episode, I’m sharing three simple words that have helped me feel more centered (read less impatient!) during life’s longer journeys. If you're adjusting to something new and it's taking more time than you expected, these words might be just what your heart needs. They’re gentle, grounding, and a lovely little gift you give to yourself...or someone else. Come find out what they are.

If you're in the middle of a transition right now and you've been thinking, “Shouldn’t I be further along by now?” Let's chat. I'd love to help you untangle that thought (or any others that make your bridge feel extra long). Grab a time that works for you for a free mini session and let’s make your journey feel a little lighter.

Have you ever been annoyed that someone else is annoyed at you? Or gotten mad that someone else is mad? That’s “monkey see, monkey do” at work—and most of us fall into this way more often than we realize. Tune in to discover what's really going on, and find out how you can stop merely copying other people’s energy and start choosing your own. This simple shift can make your life a lot less exhausting...and a lot more fun!

If someone you love who is struggling with addiction, or crippling anxiety, or ongoing depression, I believe (passionately!) that one of the most powerful, life changing things you can do to help them is to explore and understand your OWN thoughts and feelings first.

Schedule a free mini session with me and I'll show you how.

Trying not to be selfish can feel like reaching for cheese in a mousetrap—innocent at first, but suddenly you’re stuck, spinning in shame and self-doubt. In this episode, I show you how the fear of selfishness can backfire and keep you focused on yourself in ways you never intended. You'll learn how to spot the trap and disarm it by choosing love over fear. It’s a powerful mindset shift you won’t want to miss!

Would you like to think some new thoughts about this? Schedule a free mini session with me and let's dive into it together.

Have you ever felt discouraged that your life doesn’t seem to match the “picture on the box”? In this episode, I’m offering a totally different way to think about your messy, beautiful, imperfect reality. What if it’s not a problem that things don’t look how you imagined—what if that’s exactly how they’re supposed to look? Tune in to hear why aiming for joyful IMperfection might be the most freeing goal you’ve ever set.

Schedule a free mini session with me to explore this topic or something else you've heard on the podcast.

Confidence isn’t something you’re either born with or not—it’s something you believe your way into. In this episode, I’m sharing three specific thoughts you can click on and "buy" inside of your mind and feel the shift almost instantly. If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by fear, self-doubt, or decision drama, these beliefs will help you feel steady, brave, and full of grace for yourself. We’ll talk about what confidence really is—and what it definitely isn’t.

Wanna dive deeper into increasing your confidence? You'll love our recent workshop: Real Confidence--What It Actually Is and How to Make Yours Unshakeable

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Or, schedule a free mini coaching session with me and I'll help you think new thoughts so you can feel more confident!

Your brain is incredible. It can actually rewire itself to believe new things, form new habits, and create totally new outcomes in your life. Believing something new can feel like bushwhacking through the jungle at first, but if you stick with it, the new road will get easier and easier to drive on. Whether you're stuck in self-doubt, trying to parent differently, or just craving change, you already have what it takes to build a new road. Let's talk about how to start paving it.

Schedule a free 1:1 mini session with me and I'll show you how to do this!

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Sometimes life stings — literally and figuratively. Whether it's a wasp on your finger, an illness, or the kind of loss that leaves your world in ashes, it's natural to feel like something has gone terribly wrong.

But what if it hasn’t?

In today’s episode, I’ll show you why “nothing has gone wrong” isn’t a dismissive thought, but rather a deeply compassionate way to meet life’s hardest moments. If you're feeling overwhelmed by something unexpected, unwanted, or unfair… this one is for you.

Schedule a free 1:1 mini session with me and let's talk about this.

https://www.emilyrickscoaching.com/minisession