Here's something most people don't realize: Your thoughts are optional. Everything you think inside of your mind, even if it FEELS like a fact, is actually just a story you tell from your own point of view. Which is great news, actually, because when you're feeling hurt, frustrated, unappreciated, or stuck, you can examine your story and decide if you want to believe something new. I think you'll be surprised how freeing this can feel. :)

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Do you ever feel like you're at war with yourself? Yesterday you decided all the amazing things you were going to accomplish today… but when it's time to follow through, you suddenly have 20 reasons to do something else instead. In this episode, I'm sharing what's actually happening inside your brain when you avoid the very things that matter most to you — and why your brain isn't broken… it's just doing its job. Tune in to learn how to become the one in the cockpit who calls the shots, instead of letting your primitive brain run the show.

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We often talk about stress like it's something that is caused by a job, a project, a holiday, or other things outside of ourselves. Today I'm sharing what actually causes stress. (Spoiler alert: it's our thoughts.) Understanding the true case and source of stress can help you manage it more effectively in the moments that you're feeling it, and also help you gradually create less of it in your life over time. If you're looking for a completely stress free life...sorry this won't help with that, but tune into this week's episode for some gems on how to effectively deal with stress and face it when it comes along. :)

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If you've been waiting to make a decision because you're holding out for an option that won't feel hard, this episode is for you. We're talking about the hidden cost of your maybes—and why the indecision meant to protect your options may be the very thing holding you back. Tune in to learn how to spot a "miserable maybe," what it's really costing you, and the surprising belief that will help you move past your maybe and into a clear decision that will finally move you forward.

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We live in a world obsessed with "unlimited"—unlimited streaming, unlimited plans, unlimited potential. But your closet, your calendar, and your emotional energy definitely have limits. In this episode, I share why accepting those limits isn't giving up—it's the key to less overwhelm and more peace. We'll talk about clutter, time, and control, and how working with reality instead of fighting it can make life feel lighter and more joyful.

Challenge: This week, choose a container in your life (a drawer, a room, a day of the week... your ability to control something outside of yourself) that has been feeling too full and try choosing to simply accept the limits of that space and see what happens. DM me on instagram @emilyrickscoaching and tell me about any discoveries you make!

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What I'm sharing in this episode, most people resist at first. It might even sound wrong when you hear it. But if you're willing to open your mind to it, this idea can be INCREDIBLY freeing once it clicks. If you long to let go of frustrations about things that have happened in your past, this epsiode is for you.

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There are 3 D's that can quietly steal your goals: distraction, dispersion, and drift. In this follow-up episode from last week, I'm sharing what to do when they inevitably show up. I'll walk you through the antidote to each one—simple, practical ways to regain clarity, focus your energy, and gently course-correct when you get off track. If you're ready to stay oriented, focused, and moving forward—even when things get messy—this episode is for you.

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As a new year begins, many of us feel inspired to set goals—but too often, those goals quietly slip away. In this episode, learn how distraction, dispersion, and drift subtly pull us off course—and why recognizing them ahead of time can change everything. If you want to move toward what matters this year without beating yourself up along the way, this episode is for you.

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