Tomorrow’s Thanksgiving, which means food, drink, family... and maybe uncomfortable situations! If you can create your own joy, great! If holidays are hard for you, I’ve been there: I’ve got three tips for you to make it work (if all else fails, fake diarrhea and hide in the bathroom). You got this!

This episode is part of the 100 daily podcasts intended to put some PEP in your step or some POWER in your strut. Quick, easy, powerful.

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Are you like me and constantly have a voice in your ear? Podcast, tv show, audiobook, etc.? I get it, believe me, but this practice of giving myself time without receiving any input has done WONDERS for my productivity and creativity. Give yourself some time to THINK and I guarantee you will be amazed at the work your brain does for you. This is so useful if you have a question you want answered, a decision you have to make, or if you need to do some creative brainstorming on a project for work. 

This episode is part of the 100 daily podcasts intended to put some PEP in your step or POWER in your strut. Quick, easy, powerful. 

In this episode, I mention Tom Bilyeu: http://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu

Do you feel like you need to justify your life to everyone? This lil pep talk is for you. I get it... I catch myself doing this regularly - but guess what?! Not everyone else has to "get it." And in fact, it's a huge waste of time and energy to try and make sure they do. The only person you need to understand is YOU. Share this with someone who needs to hear it.

This episode is the first of 100 daily episodes intended to put some PEP in your step or POWER in your strut. Quick, easy, powerful. 

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Is it possible to be too passionate? In this episode, I talk about my struggle with hyper-focusing on one aspect of my life... and the parts of my life that are then left suffering. I think you'll relate whether you're super driven at work OR super driven by Netflix! I mention Brendon Burchard's book "High Performance Habits," and how I've been using his Transition Meditation to carry me from role to role in my day.

The product I'm loving in this episode is the High Performance Planner - I've begun using it in addition to my regular journaling, and it's making a huge difference in my productivity and organization through the day. Check it out at http://www.highperformanceplanner.com

Let me know if you have any tips to maintain energy and focus on each aspect of your life - follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/thedilemmasofemma or @thedilemmasofemma - sending love and strength your way!

To celebrate my TENTH episode (!), I've compiled the top five facts that you never knew you needed to know. What would my alter ego career be? Why did I eat alone at lunch for two years? And yes, we are all embarrassed for me. 

This week's shout-out is to my (gulp) favorite book: "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss. If you've read this already, we just became best friends. If not, I am giving you a GIFT telling you about it! SO good!

In this episode, I had to do something a little different. I've been going through some swings of anxiety and depression, and found myself in a position to either:

• put up an episode I had pre-written
• not put up an episode at all
• be really real and speak my truth about where I'm at

I went with the third option: an authentic description of what this bout of depression feels like from the inside. I hope it's interesting even to those who don't suffer from mental health issues; if you have anyone in your life who DOES suffer, I think there's value here.

What I'm loving at the moment: my new linen bathrobe from Vikolino! I was recently gifted this linen bathrobe at my bridal shower, and, well. I live in it now. It's lightweight and gorgeous and I plan on wearing it pretty much my entire honeymoon. Check it out! http://vikolino.com/catalog/apparel/

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In this episode, I break down one of the greatest weekends of my life: the RISE Conference, hosted by Rachel Hollis. RISE is a personal development conference, where all the attendees are ladies, the music is LOUD, and the dancing is constant!

You guys, it was incredible. In this episode I list my top five takeaways:

1. Change your body, change your mind. 

2. Sisterhood

3. Incredible Speakers

4. You are in control of your life

5. The GROWTH of Rachel Hollis, from an OG fan

Let me know what you think. Did you attend the conference? Have you read Rachel Hollis' books? Let's talk!

In this episode, I discuss one of the topics I gets asked most often on my Instagram - Journaling! Whether you journal regularly, want to start, or are just curious about WHY someone would journal each day, this episode is for you. 

Here's a FREE download for you with my FAVORITE journal topics I regularly use. I literally sat down and flipped through my last few journals to pick out my favorites - give it a look!

Some of the topics covered are:

• What journal I use regularly (THIS one - although this is another great choice if you need more guidance)
• Why journaling is such an integral part of my journey to becoming more self-aware
• The 4 segments that regularly make an appearance in my journal:
• 1. Freeform Writing
  2. The Truths
  3. Gratitude
  4. Lessons from Yesterday
• How to stay motivated when developing a journal practice
• What NOT to journal about

What I'm loving at the moment:

ORGAIN Protein Powder! I've been ordering this protein off Amazon for years - so long that it’s the only Amazon subscription I have! It blends really well, the flavor is the BEST, and it's dairy free! Give it a try and let me know what you think!

Listen along and leave a review with your favorite ways to incorporate journaling into your daily routine. Have tips, questions, topics you'd like to learn more about? Send me a DM or comment on Instagram - I respond to each and every one! If you haven't subscribed to The Dilemma of Emma Podcast, please do - it's how I can reach those who need to hear what I'm preaching (or maybe just some really bad singing, I don't judge)!

When was the last time you learned something new?

In this episode, Emma discusses her transition from a FIXED mindset to a GROWTH mindset... and all the growing pains that come along with that journey! Emma references the book "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" by Carol Dweck (a lot) and relates the moment when she realized she wasn't done evolving as a human.

In this episode, Emma talks about her dear friend Zoloft. It wouldn't be right to discuss the journey to self-love and not mention one of the biggest players. If you've ever been curious about the path to getting medical help for your mental health, definitely check this episode out. 

Emma talks about dosage, the time she quit cold-turkey, and the divisive idea that if we have the opportunity to make life easier for ourselves - we should take it.