This episode is part of my series: Pep Talks & Power Ups! It’s 100 daily episodes designed to put some PEP in your step and POWER in your strut. Quick, easy, powerful. If you have a topic you’d like to hear me chat about, shoot me a message on my instagram: http://www.instagram.com/TheDilemmasOfEmma

In this episode, I quote Brendon Burchard: “At the core of congruence are questions about how we are really living our life, not just imagining it -- to feel more congruent, we will have to be more conscious about who we are and what kind of life we want to live. We will have to be conscious in crafting and maintaining our identity."

Here’s the link to Brendon Burchard’s book, “High Performance Habits:” https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1401952852/ref=dbs_a_w_dp_1401952852

Today is a longer-form episode, but did you know I have a new series of Pep Talks & Power Ups? 100 daily episodes designed to put some PEP in your step and POWER in your strut. Quick, easy, powerful. If you have a topic you’d like to hear me chat about, shoot me a message on my instagram: http://www.instagram.com/TheDilemmasOfEmma

As a reminder, today’s podcast is part of my new series of Pep Talks & Power Ups - 100 daily episodes designed to put some PEP in your step and POWER in your strut. Quick, easy, powerful. If you have a topic you’d like to hear me chat about, shoot me a message on my instagram: http://www.instagram.com/TheDilemmasOfEmma

This episode features a mantra from Gay Hendricks’ book, “The Big Leap.” I finished the book this week and really like the way Gay presented the idea of a mantra as an anchor to thoughts and energy through the day. To make this practice of remembering my mantra very easy, I created a Phone Wallpaper for myself with the mantra in it. I’ll post it on my personal Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/TheDilemmasOfEmma and I’ve linked the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level/dp/0061735361/ref=nodl_

As a reminder, today’s podcast is part of my new series of Pep Talks & Power Ups - 100 daily episodes designed to put some PEP in your step and POWER in your strut. Quick, easy, powerful. If you have a topic you’d like to hear me chat about, shoot me a message on my instagram: http://www.instagram.com/TheDilemmasOfEmma

If you’re like me, you’re really good at remembering every awful thought, every negative act, every selfish move you’ve ever made. And I’m really good at taking those negatives and creating a false narrative about myself from them. BUT! Today’s Pep Talk episode dives into the flip side of this, thanks to a thought from Adam Grant on the most recent episode of the Armchair Expert Podcast (Ep. 163).

What if we also remembered every selfless, thoughtful, kind impact we ever made? Our confidence would surely be stronger and our sense of value would be much more balanced. Take a listen and let me know what you think! Are you better at remembering the negatives or the positives?

Check out the Armchair Expert Podcast here: https://armchairexpertpod.com

Check out Adam Grant’s book, “Originals,” here: https://www.amazon.com/Originals-How-Non-Conformists-Move-World/dp/014312885X/ref=nodl_

As a reminder, today’s podcast is part of my new series of Pep Talks & Power Ups - 100 daily episodes designed to put some PEP in your step and POWER in your strut. Quick, easy, powerful. If you have a topic you’d like to hear me chat about, shoot me a message on my instagram: http://www.instagram.com/TheDilemmasOfEmma

This episode features a quote from Gay Hendricks’ book, “The Big Leap.” I haven’t quite finished it yet, but it’s a fascinating study of the upper limits to our happiness, success and abundance. These self-imposed limits are often subconscious and I’ve really enjoyed exploring how they present themselves in my life. I’ve linked the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level/dp/0061735361/ref=nodl_

This podcast is part of my new series of Pep Talks & Power Ups - 100 daily episodes designed to put some PEP in your step and POWER in your strut. Quick, easy, powerful. If you have a topic you’d like to hear me chat about, shoot me a message on my instagram: http://www.instagram.com/TheDilemmasOfEmma

This episode features a passage from Elise Blaha Cripe’s new book, “Big Dreams, Daily Joys.” Please check out Elise on Instagram - she’s truly inspiring and authentic, and while I have no interest in seeing my own clothes, it’s AMAZING watching her accomplish it all! Find the book at https://www.amazon.com/Big-Dreams-Daily-Joys-matters/dp/145217654X/ref=nodl_ and follow along with her on IG @elisejoy

This podcast is part of my new series of Pep Talks & Power Ups - 100 daily episodes designed to put some PEP in your step and POWER in your strut. Quick, easy, powerful. If you have a topic you’d like to hear me chat about, shoot me a message! I’m on instagram at http://www.instagram.com/TheDilemmasOfEmma

Before being with Todd, I used to worry that our relationship wouldn’t work if we both didn’t want to do the same thing all the time. Or even worse, I would just feel like I was wrong - that going out and being social was the RIGHT thing to do and hanging out at home was the wrong thing.

But this is your reminder that if you’re stuck in a narrative loop telling you that being an introvert is lame or boring, I promise you’re normal and healthy. Those lies are hard to break, but I truly believe that I am a better wife, friend and employee when I take the time to rejuvenate the way I need to. Take care of yourself however you need! 

This podcast is part of my new series of Pep Talks & Power Ups - 100 daily episodes designed to put some PEP in your step and POWER in your strut. Quick, easy, powerful. If you have a topic you’d like to hear me chat about, shoot me a message! I’m on instagram at http://www.instagram.com/TheDilemmasOfEmma

Today’s Pep Talk comes to you from a gas station parking lot! If you’re feeling a little off your game, sidetracked from your routine, and beating yourself up about it... you’re normal! We’re in a weekend of other people impacting our routines, and that lack of control always makes me feel a little less than great. The good news is that you don’t have to stay that way. Enjoy yourself, make the memories, and remember that tomorrow is a new day and YOU are in control of making it a great one!

This podcast is part of my new series of Pep Talks & Power Ups - 100 daily episodes designed to put some PEP in your step and POWER in your strut. Quick, easy, powerful. If you have a topic you’d like to hear me chat about, shoot me a message! I’m on instagram at http://www.instagram.com/TheDilemmasOfEmma

Today’s Power Up episode encourages you to allow your happiness, abundance and potential to flow, without feeling guilty or selfish. A perfect reminder as we enjoy our Thanksgiving dinner that embracing joy and striving to be our Best Self encourages our family and friends to do the same! 

This episode features a passage of Cathy Heller’s new book, “Don’t Keep Your Day Job.” I’m currently reading it for the second time, and it’s wonderful - this passage I read is an example of the motivation and comfort that shines from each page. If you aren’t a reader, give her podcast of the same name a listen! I’ll link the book down below.

Don't Keep Your Day Job: How to Turn Your Passion into Your Career: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250193605/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_kpa4DbT2GTJ1H

This podcast is part of my new series of Pep Talks & Power Ups - 100 daily episodes designed to put some PEP in your step and POWER in your strut. Quick, easy, powerful. If you have a topic you’d like to hear me chat about, shoot me a message! I’m on instagram at http://www.instagram.com/TheDilemmasOfEmma