Why Not?: Recent Episodes
Jill Morris
Why Not? is a podcast for creatives. Hosted by life coach + musician, Jill Morris - This podcast is for artists, musicians, makers, creatives of all kinds. We discuss all the reasons you should go after the exact life you know you were meant for. The dream they said you'd grow out of - but instead - you're growing into it. Why not just do what you know in your soul you want to do? Why not?
I often hear success talked about as if it has some universally agreed upon definition. And often the implication has something to do with career and/or money. But it can mean anything you want. Anything.
In this episode I explore my own thoughts on success, I share ways I cultivate the feeling of success or arrive at it, and tons of questions for you to explore and arrive at your own definition. I hope this episode sparks more conversation and allows us all to lean into how incredible and magical we all are right now in this moment.
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Yes, I myself have said "Rest is Productive." And it can be. For sure. But also - when was the last time you rested or cared for yourself for the SAKE of resting + caring for yourself, and not as a means to get back to work? Today I share lessons from my latest burnout so we all learn from it.
Listen in to hear:
- Why rest CAN be productive - but why that's not helpful as your underlying motivation
- Another way of thinking about resting and self care
- Leaning into indulging in rest and self care for the sake of them
- A lesson if you're someone who only takes forced pauses, not intentional, indulgent pauses
- Some great questions sprinkled in to support you resting and caring for yourself
- Thinking about caring for yourself as you would your inner or younger child self
- Many many reminders to just take that nap if ya wanna!
Every lessons has layers and this is my latest layer in my burnout lesson. I'm honored to share it with you and hope it gives you some jumping off points for your own lessons, your own rest, your own self care. đź’š
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Not all of productivity is active creation. AND some is co-creation. Our society prioritizes doing doing doing but I reject it + show you in this episode a different way to think about and relate to productivity.
Listen in to hear:
- What productivity is and isn't
- An example of non-toxic productivity in farming + gardening (truly transformational idea)
- How to get yourself to do things when your default is to do nothing - and why you're not lazy or wrong or bad
- Why resting is resting and not productive (yes I've gone back on my own words - evolution of thought is wonderful)
- Why leaning into your capacity is so much more important than just producing producing producing
- How so much of art happens in the liminal space, lean in
- You will not hear in this episode "How to be more productive" but you will hear why not
- How to explore your capacity
Prioritize your day to day, your lived experience over what + how much you produce. Productivity is neutral - but our societal view of it is mostly toxic. This episode is a different take on how we can relate to productivity taking our own capacity into account. It's a love letter from my heart. đź’š
Episode mentioned:
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- How to Get Anything Done
- I mentioned an episode where I talked about toxic productivity - but it doesn't actually exist - SORRY - email or DM me if you want me to create one and dive further into this topic tho!
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Intro and outro music by Young Go Hards: bandcamp here
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You don't have to shame yourself into action. You don't have to feel terrible when you don't do the thing. AND you can still hold yourself accountable. And get things done.
Listen in to hear:
- What accountability is and what it definitely is not
- How take responsibility for your action + inactions without shame
- Why it IS ok that you didn't do the thing AND what to do next
- How to hold yourself accountable
- The questions to ask yourself before, during, + after doing the thing you said you would do
- How I get myself to do things in the moment
- A sidenote on "it's my fault" and what that really means
Listen in and start taking responsibility for your actions + inactions so you CAN spend your time the way you want now!
Episode mentioned:
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- How to Get Anything Done
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Music:
Intro and outro music by Young Go Hards: bandcamp here
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Confidence is about the quality of your self trust, not the quality of your work. It's not about "Am I good enough?" "Is my art good?" It's - "I trust in my capacity to learn, and grow, and evolve, and create." Period.
Listen in to hear:
- Why yes you CAN do what you want - even if it hasn't happened yet (And how to think about it so that you CAN)
- Why confidence has nothing to do with how good your art is, how good your work is, whether or not you've done something before
- How to overcome Imposter Syndrome and be confident anytime about anything
- How I think about confidence and why I'm always confident in my guitar skills even when I don't think I'm good (What?? Yes.)
- Why you already have confidence, you're just choosing it to be in your LACK of results and how to switch that
This episode will completely shift how you think about confidence and your ability to feel confident. Listen in and enjoy!
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Music:
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Belonging is a choice. It's not given to you by anyone else. It is yours to decide. But of course, it's not always that easy right! So I'm here to give you some thoughts to try on so that you can decide to belong now.
In this episode I talk about:
- Why + How belonging is a choice
- Some of my own journey with choosing to belong
- Why you might not choose to belong + how to think about it differently
- How boundaries and belonging are different things
- Why it is so valuable to choose to belong everywhere as your default
- Why it may be valuable to also decide everyone belongs everywhere
- How belonging is similar to confidence and self trust
- What it means to belong
You belong here. Decide that. Believe that. Be that.
What's next?:
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Music:
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This is the audio of the IG live I did last week that really resonated with a lot of you, so now it's on the podcast where you can listen anytime! (And at 1.5x the speed, if you're like me!)
I know a lot of you are starting, building, or growing creative business + careers. So I'm here today to share my best business tips so you can focus on what matters and have time left over for the whole reason you're doing what you're doing: creativity!
Listen in to hear:
- My 5 tips for creating, building, + growing a creative business or career
- Why it may be the best thing to keep your side job while you're growing (and how to think about it so you don't hate it!)
- Why thinking long term is the key to enjoying right now
- Why your mindset is the MOST important part of business, life, creativity, everything!
- How to network without feeling gross
- Where to grow your confidence specifically in order to grow your business or career
I have learned from the best of the best and been able to enjoy my business journey, so I want to pass along this wisdom to you. You don't have to get caught up in the algorithm or feeling salesy and scammy in order to make money doing what you love. You CAN enjoy the journey. Listen in for how I've done it and how to apply it to your life and business too!
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Since 99% of achieving your goal is the process of achieving it and not the moment of achievement - let's make that process fun and NOT pressurized! I've learned a lot over the years of how to balance accountability without pressure and I'm sharing it all today! So you can achieve your goals AND maybe just maybe (definitely) have more fun in the process!
I talk about:
- how to find your balance between accountability + no pressure with your goals + habits
- the number one thought to be thinking while achieving your goal
- why the experience matters more than the achievement of the goal
- how to think about time in relationship to your goals + habits
- how to achieve your goal no matter what without pressure
- why you don't want to have anything (confidence, capability, money) be riding on achieving your goals
- being in process, always = presence
- how to not put pressure on your habits AND goals, and the different ways to think about the two
Listen in and make a change TODAY!
Episodes mentioned:
Ep. 73: Set Goals You Want + Are Willing to Achieve
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Or your wallet. Today I'm talking about a tool I use with myself and my clients to gain awareness and create ACTUAL (and often instant) change.
If you find yourself repeating the same patterns like walking out the door without your wallet and then saying "Oh I'll definitely remember next time" and then... not. Over and over and over - this episode is for you.
This is how I create new habits. This is how I stop bad habits. This is how I don't lie to myself and think I'll remember that song I wrote without recording it or writing it down.
This is what I walk my clients through consistently so they can create change ANYTIME.
I talk about:
- not lying to yourself about your memory so you can actually remember next time
- how to gain awareness when you "lose time" (i.e. "I just don't know where the time went" "I don't even know what I was doing")
- why, again, hoping is not creating the change you want and what to do instead
- why your patterns keep repeating and what to do about it
- why your brain can be a jerk and sabotage you, and why it's not your fault!
Listen in and make a change TODAY!
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Don't set goals hoping and trying to achieve them. And then quit the second you start to doubt it. Set your goals and treat them like your next tour. Like it's happening. 100%. And you're just doing everything within your control to make it a reality.
In this episode I talk about:
- why hoping + trying is why you're not hitting your goals
- why doubt isn't a problem
- how to USE doubt to achieve your goals
- how to plan for and treat your goals like your next tour (even if you're not a musician)
This episode is going to change your way of thinking in the best way. Don't miss it.
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Perfection is a lie. Or it's real and it's just you being your true authentic self, which is my favorite definition.
Listen in for all things perfectionism and the ONE thought you need to think to shift out of it.
I talk about:
- why the conventional meaning of perfection is a lie and subjective and vague
- why trying to be perfect to avoid judgement doesn't work + what to do instead
- what the Napster era of downloading demos has to do with perfection
- what people actually want to see from you
- how you are your own worst critic but why that thought can be really useful
- the one thought that will shift it all
Happy to be back with new episodes!
Episode mentioned:
- Perfectionism
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ANNOUNCEMENT: I am pausing the podcast! For at least a month and then I will evaluate.
In this lil mini episode I'm explaining why, what's in it for you, and some inspirational thoughts about goals and music and my own relationship with my yearly goal.
While the podcast is paused:
- Go back through all 75 episodes of Why Not?
- Book a consult with me: right here
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- Join my email list and go through Hella Year 2022: RIGHT HERE
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2021 has been my most transformational year yet and I've never felt more confident or stoked for the future than I do right now! And it's because of the lessons I'm sharing in this episode.
As I was going through my own work in Hella Year 2022, I realized that the lessons I learned this year would be SO valuable for you all to hear as well, so I'm sharing them here!
My biggest lessons in 2021:
- Choose one goal
- Make a simple plan
- Follow that plan until the goal is achieved
- Choose one coach
- I have all the answers - no one else does
- Choose what you want not what your current brain thinks it is capable of
Episodes mentioned:
Online Business Building Mamas Podcast: Ep. 196: The Power of Planning
71. Am I doing this right or wrong?
And join me for Hella Year 2022 to learn all the foundations for growth-focused goals and having your best year yet. No matter what. Hella Year 2022 will happen December 27-31, 2021 in your inbox and on Instagram and you can join: RIGHT HERE.
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Consistency is NOT a specific frequency. It IS trusting yourself to always come back to something. You trust yourself to do it again. Whenever that is.
AND you CAN set a frequency - and I'll talk about what to think about when doing so to be the most successful.
Listen in for tips on staying consistent, how to think about consistency, how this relates to stepping into the identity of someone who is consistent, and more!
And join me for Hella Year 2022 to learn all the foundations for growth-focused goals and having your best year yet. No matter what. Hella Year 2022 will happen December 27-31, 2021 in your inbox and on Instagram and you can join: RIGHT HERE.
What's next?:
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Music:
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I see so many people setting a million goals at the beginning of the year - thinking of "what would be fun this year?" And what I think? Throwaway goals are a waste of mental space and energy.
It is much more useful to set LESS goals that you are ACTUALLY committed to achieving. Because the added benefit is that other goals will happen as a byproduct. Because you are focused on growth, as we talked about in last week's episode.
The best questions to ask when setting a goal: Where do I want to grow? And what am I willing to do to get there?
And join me for Hella Year 2022 to learn all the foundations for growth-focused goals and having your best year yet. No matter what. Hella Year 2022 will happen December 27-31, 2021 in your inbox and on Instagram and you can join: RIGHT HERE.
Episodes Mentioned:
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Is this the right next step or just a good idea?
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Achieving the Goal is Not the Point
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The AIM of the goal is to achieve it. But it's not the point. And when you make achieving the goal the point it makes it harder to achieve and easier to quit.
So what is the point of the goal? Growth. And the way to achieve a goal: commitment + consistency.
Keep setting the goal in the same timeframe until you hit it. Keep assessing and learning each time. EVEN WHEN YOU DO ACHIEVE IT.
And join me for Hella Year 2022 to learn all the foundations for growth-focused goals and having your best year yet. No matter what. Hella Year 2022 will happen December 27-31, 2021 in your inbox and on Instagram and you can join: RIGHT HERE.
Podcast Episodes Mentioned:
- Is this the right next step or just a good idea?
Ep. 196 of Online Business Building Mamas Podcast with Samantha Siffring: The Power of Planning
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Spoiler alert: There is no right way. There is YOUR way.
But also - asking am I doing this right or wrong? Is just not the most useful question to ask.
In this episode I explore the useful questions to ask and how to think differently about there being a "right" or a "wrong" way.
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Today is a special treat! I sat down with my friend and fellow creative, Nichole Czajkowski. We discuss craft, the distinction of craft and fine art, accessible art, what creativity means to us and to the world, the value of critique, and so much more. This episode is an exploration of all things creativity and craft and will make you think differently about it all. If you want to deepen your own creative exploration and thoughts on creativity and craft - Nichole is for sure your guide.
Living in Olympia, WA - raised in the Puget Sound on pop culture and dollar store crafts - Nichole explores an academic career curious about nostalgia, tradition, consumerism, representation, community, and the real & tangible STUFF that connect all of us together.
Follow Nichole's higher-education critical craft journey (and a healthy amount of cat photos) via her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikkihoyhoy/
Or dive into her visual musings via her Pinterest: https://pin.it/5gwmnb3
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We all want to make a good first impression. But how do you do it? I give you a lot of access points in this episode including: how to think about making a good first impression, how to answer "what do you do?" when you have multiple passions or in different settings, and why curiosity is the best way to build connections. Take this episode to heart and you'll never worry about first impressions again!
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This week I chatted with Kevin and Emily from @deadbeatfilmsociety - lovely lovely humans - and we chatted all things creativity, finding where it fits in your life, films and podcasting, collaborating - the list goes on.
Listen in and get inspired to choose the perfect life path for YOU in your own unique creative way - and then go listen to the Deadbeat Film Society podcast where Emily, Kevin and a guest try to understand one important film per episode in this funny opinionated podcast with new episodes every two weeks!
You'll hear me on their podcast - episode 121 - where we discuss the classic 2001 film: Josie and the Pussycats!
Listen in on your favorite podcast app now!
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my definition of perfect: what is here and now.
differentiate that from your preferences, accept the current moment, and overcoming perfectionism will be so much easier.
allow yourself to be where you are now while defining what you’d like next = the key to sustainable expansion.
book a call with me to take this topic further and dig into your own thoughts about perfectionism and your artđź’š
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whether you know it or not - you are always validating yourself first.
so just decide to do that as a practice.
it is OK of course to ask people for compliments! to ask for validation! to take the compliment! to use that to help build up confidence!
but just know how magical you are right now. and know that you are secretly believing that when you accept a compliment anyway.
when we validate ourselves we get to live authentically. and we also allow others to live authentically.
you are enough. and worthy. and magical. and so cool.
and it is safe to believe that. đź’š
to build a solid foundation of self-trust and self-confidence- book a consult with me now⚡️
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-why you might not even need confidence
-how to borrow your own confidence
-what actually makes up confidence
-what’s more important than confidence
-what to really focus on
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to me, self care is the answer to the question “what do i need right now?”
but you can also think about it as getting to your baseline, getting to neutral:
- define your baseline
- check in with it often
- do what you need to do to get back there
đź’šwhat is your favorite self-care habit?
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feeling obligated to post or interact? tired of the algorithm?
this is for you.
decide your purpose + your goal FIRST. then decide how you’ll interact with the app.
unfollow + mute freely. social media is not real life.
turn off notifications!
and finally, and most importantly, throw away the rules and just have fun!
you’re creative! lean into that! yes, even on social media!
and hire me to work through the mindset piece while also making a tangible and effective plan for achieving your goals on and off the app - book a call now at the link below⚡️
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⚡️you can just do what you want⚡️
you don’t need a deep reason to make a decision and go after what you want. you wanting it is enough.
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working through the main ways imposter syndrome may show up for you:
-thinking no one cares or likes your art
-feeling like a fraud + owning your identity piece
-being honest and appreciating where you are at in your journey
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⚡️routines don’t matter
focus on why you want to set up the routine, what you’re looking to get out of it, and why you’re not already taking that action right now. THATS what matters.
to make this inevitable for all your creative goals and living the creative life you want - book a call with me ⚡️
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how to set creative goals:
-choose one goal
-make a simple action plan
-check in with your energy daily
energy = thoughts + feelings
questions to ask daily:
how committed am i to this goal today?
how confident am i in creating this goal today?
how could this happen today?
am i willing to believe its possible?
book a call with me to make achieving your goals easier and more fun!
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the surprising reason you haven’t gotten started yet (and what to!)
i’m sharing the 3 big things you need to get started (i.e. why you haven’t gotten started yet) + see a creative project through PLUS my number one tip i share with clients feeling guilty for not getting started sooner.
the main message here: get started now. hire me to get started, gain momentum, AND enjoy the end result of your creative project/dream life ASAP⚡️
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believing IN yourself? wonderful. great. keep on keeping on.
believing your limiting beliefs? mmmmm....we can shift that.
listen in to hear the 3 main ways i see my clients (and myself) creatively self-sabotage by believing their old stories. and what to do to make that shift.
episode mentioned:
season 1 episode 19: 3 steps for lasting change
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talking all about money today and how it is just a detail. its just a fact. and setting a money goal doesn't make you selfish. doesn't mean you've sold out. it can actually just be a metric for creating the life you actually want.
in this episode i talk about:
- creating a money baseline as your first goal
- how to determine your money baseline
- a different way to think about money in general
listen in and find me on instagram to discuss this topic further!
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stuck in a negative thought loop? what even is a negative thought loop? i explain it all and give real life tips for how to move through negative thoughts so you can get back to doing what you want to be doing.
top 3 tips for getting out of a negative thought loop:
- let the thought go
- give the thought a purpose
- transform into a useful thought
does this thought serve me? will always be a more useful question than is this thought true? listen in to hear why - and how to actually apply this to your life.
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feeling stuck in your day job and just want to tour the world with your music? (or whatever your long term vision is!)
today's episode is FOR YOU.
i'm sharing my best 5 tips for enjoying your day job so that you can create and live your long term vision ASAP:
- stop needing your day job to fulfill you - that's not its purpose
- have a plan and a vision for where you're going
- find the transferable skills of the job for where you want to go
- not every day job will be fuel - make sure its not hindering your growth but don't make excuses just because you don't like it or you're impatient
- start talking about your vision more and your day job less (identity)
listen in for how to make these work for you and finally allow your day job to just be the fuel you need to build that dream life you've always wanted.
What's next?:
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Music:
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today i'm sharing my top 5 time management tips for creatives because how you spend your time is how you live your life. so if you want to spend your life the way you want, starting spending your time how you want.
but that can sound easier said than done right? well..let's dive in! heres my top 5 time management tips for creatives that i discuss in this episode:
- make a plan based on your goals
- prioritize art not chores
- plan for traffic
- assess after to improve next time
- create your own motivation - stop saying you don't know how.
episodes mentioned + referenced:
- meal planning 101 - the simple way - season 1 ep 32
- scheduling tips for unset schedules - season 1 ep 3
- what to do when you don't "feel" like it - season 1 ep 2
- choosing the right goal (for you) - season 1 ep 10
- setting inevitable goals - season 1 ep 12
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instead of "what can i do right now?" ask "what do i want right now?" and make the plan from there. this is the way to get what you want everytime.
don't use the past to determine your future.
create your future based on what you want. not what you've done.
What's next?:
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Music:
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i see a lot of creatives with so many ideas feel stuck by what to do next. or they have a momentary good idea get going on it find themselves lost and then don’t know where to go from there.
heres how to stop that cycle:
- clarify your vision
- make a plan
- use your vision + plan as a filter for any new idea you have
you deserve the life you want. so stay committed to that life. keep going and filter distractions through that commitment.
episode mentioned: future self | messy magic s.1 ep.29
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welcome to the why not? podcast! a podcast for creatives. a slight shift from messy magic - but still hosted by life coach + musician, jill morris.
in this episode i discuss:
- changing the podcast title + direction (slightly)
- why not? my life motto and what it means for me + you
- how to know if what you want to do next is a good decision
- my mission here and what's next
what's next?:
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the answer is yes. listen in to hear why and how.
it is my life's mission to eradicate the sentence "well i'd really love to do X, but its just not realistic"
don't settle for what society deems "realistic." go after what you want. MAKE that realistic.
and to make the process easier: hire me. link below.
what's next?:
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i'm not a fan of the culture of "no more excuses". (with a tiny caveat i share in this episode) i think we all have reasons for everything we do - and today on the podcast i'm sharing a quick but powerful tool for knowing your reasons for how you spend your time. why do you want to know your reasons? because that's how you'll change everything. that's how you'll grow the fastest. that's how you'll get sh*t done + also have plenty of space for rest.
listen in to hear:
- the difference between excuses and reasons
- why its so powerful to know your reasons for doing things (or not doing things)
- a quick and powerful 2-part exercise to add into your day to notice your own patterns + reasons
- what i think about "bettering" yourself
i also mentioned these two episodes today:
- ep. 27: how to grow at quantum speeds
- ep. 48: how to handle when your week doesn't go as planned
what's next?:
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this week is like a brunch date with me! i'm diving deeeeep into how my last week went and how i evaluated it, how i learned from it, and the lessons that will apply to you too. i dive into a lot in this episode and you do not want to miss it!
i talk about:
- how i scheduled my last week and how it actually went
- questions to ask yourself when your week doesn't go according to plan
- vulnerability + social anxiety
- shifting out of shame
- when anxiety (or past lessons) creep back up and you feel like you "should" be over it
- coming back to creativity + a lil bit about my story
- not looking at myself as the problem but as the opportunity for the solution
- my way of breaking down future tasks so you don't have to all of a sudden do them at the last minute
- healing is not linear
- time magic masterclass (dm me) + level up your life 8-week group coaching program
other episodes mentioned/episodes on topics mentioned:
- 3 steps to lasting change: ep. 19
- interview with river: ep.
- leaving the house after 1+ years in quarantine: ep. 42
- choosing confidence: ep. 28
- perfectionism: ep. 40
- people pleasing: ep. 46
what's next?:
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if you feel like you never have enough time - it's possible you're spending time people pleasing. i didn't want to admit this is what i was doing - but once i did - i was actually able to be more productive and enjoy people more and show up for them more powerfully.
in today's episode we discuss:
- how people pleasing is manipulative and self-centered
- what else is possible if you're not people pleasing
- how you don't have to abandon yourself to show up for others - and what questions to ask yourself
- the main ways people pleasing shows up as a time suck and what to do about it
- how this is showed up for me and what i decided to do instead
listen in and shift your life powerfully as a result! plus i announce the free masterclass i'm hosting this coming wednesday july 14th 2021 at 11am pst - ✨time magic✨ - where i'll be teaching the practical and magical ways to manage your time so you can have space for all the things you love to do and people you love to spend time with and also take care of yourself and your priorities first. register at the link below! (yes a replay will be available as long as you register BUT there will be a bonus for those who show up live!)
what's next?:
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today you're in for a treat! i'm talking with jamie, a creator of many things - talking about staying creative during the pandemic, leaning into new projects, and fostering creativity in new and fun ways! the moral of the story here is to let it be easy, let it be fun, and just keep creating!
Jamie Henwood (he/him) is a musician, artist, woodworker, and playlist curator from Seattle, WA.
in this episode we talk about:
- how jamie kept making and creating during pandemic
- what it's like collaborating on music virtually
- changing the internal narrative on what you think is possible + expanding through that
- people love all kinds of music, polished or not, so lean into whatever you are creating
- jamie's songwriting process
- woodworking as another form of creativity, and how jamie sees that versus / alongside music
- creativity as an outlet and distraction during quarantine
- mise en place with creativity and setting yourself up so that creating is the easiest choice
- just keep creating and you'll get to the pieces you love, the classic clay pot story
- coming at creation from copying another to gain inspiration
- whats inspiring jamie right now
- when you forget your own songs
- saying no is self care and allows you to do more and love what you do
check jamie out here:
https://www.instagram.com/jamie.henwood
https://twitter.com/jamie_henwood
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jamiehenwood1/introducing-jamie-henwood
https://open.spotify.com/user/1259822093
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toxic productivity is out. naps and rest are in. still feel the productivity guilt? listen in to today's episode to hear all about how rest is actually productive and how to set up your schedule to make that so.
in this episode i talk about:
- the questions to ask yourself when you want to rest but feel like you shouldn't
- how rest serves you and others
- thinking long term about the effects of burnout
- erring on the side of too much rest and how to do it
- paring down to essentials in time + life so you can really show up your best and enjoy your life
along with this episode i have created a weekly reset guide - its my exact process i use every week to evaluate the past week and set up my schedule for the week ahead. this is how i grow exponentially every single week and how i manage my time to make sure i'm getting everything done while still resting plenty.
the weekly reset guide is completely free and you can grab it right here!
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today you are in for a treat! i'm chatting with seattle based musician marquetta miller (of breaks and swells + knife knights) and we talk about it allll. if you are a musician thinking of becoming a working musician, or just a generally cool human, this episode is for you. marquetta shares her perspective on the scene and what she hopes to see when we come out of quarantine as well as lessons learned over the past year. it's beautiful discussion on how the scene can work for all of us, with a nice touch of - make sure to prioritize your mental health - in there.
a little about marquetta:
Marquetta Miller has been performing her whole life; from singing Stevie Wonder into a hairbrush, to singing Stevie Wonder in front of a sold out crowd. Marquetta has spent over 15 years in the Seattle music scene; exploring many genres: jazz, punk, power pop, soul, and musical theater to name a few. She has stepped on many stages; from The Moore, to The Comet Tavern. Currently she is the vocalist for Breaks and Swells and working on releasing new music in 2021, and a contributing member to the hip-hop collective known as Knife Knights. The artist is a Black woman dedicated to lifting the voices of her community, especially those from BiPOC, LGBTQIA+, and femme-identifying backgrounds. After a Covid-induced break from performing Marquetta is ready to get back on stage.
things we discussed:
- staying safe during the pandemic as a musician and making decisions for you and your mental health, but also considering the collective
- staying active as a band during a pandemic, and especially during a huge social justice movement
- a few silver linings to the pandemic and all the challenging feelings that come along with that
- being able to respond to the moment with music
- the challenging feelings of having personal hardships unrelated to the pandemic during a pandemic
- the processing and grieving that needs to happen for a lot of us after this last year v the urge to get back out there and go hard
- the overcommodification of everything v doing things out of joy
- the disconnect between bands and venues and bookers
- considering setting an industry standard when accepting a show offer
- the “argument” of booking local openers for touring acts and remembering why we are doing this: the music
- going on a next level tour
- goals for the future as a musician
- Marquette’s writing process
- trust yourself and put your mental health first
give it a listen and then make sure to check out all of Marquetta’s projects and support this rad human!
Marquetta's links:
breaksandswells.com
knifeknights.bandcamp.com
IG:
@breaksandswells
@knife_knights
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if you're feeling nervous or anxious to get back out into public again, this episode is for you. we've collectively and individually been through a LOT in the past year and i'm not one to pretend that didn't happen so we can just "go back to normal". so then what do you do? well thats what i'm talking about today.
i talk about:
-what to do if you don't actually want to leave the house yet
-how you have changed, i have changed, the world has changed, and what to do with that
-all about boundaries and how those have probably changed too
-prioritizing your health, your mental health, and your well-being above all
-no is a complete sentence
and more! listen in and let me know what thoughts you have by connecting with me on instagram!
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today we've got a real treat on the podcast - the magical human we are so lucky to know - river! we have a wonderful, philosophical discussion of art and creativity and process and life. enjoy!
a lil about river:
River James Stofleth (They/Them)
I’ve been living and working in Seattle for about 21 years now and love it. I’m heavily inspired by the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, and you can easily see that inspiration in my paintings and other visual art projects. I like to draw from the myriad of wild and strange images found here in our neck of the woods…The imposing mountains and volcanos, the thousand-year-old trees, the silly birds or the warm sun over Puget Sound.
in this episode we discuss:
- cakearoke - the best night of the week: vegan cake + karaoke, which river hosted and how we met
- exploring the desire to be heard, and hearing without pretense
- exploring the identities of creatives and what it means to choose them, how to know if you are "enough" to call yourself an artist or a writer or any creative title
- leaning into the "mess" + radical self acceptance
- always coming back to yourself and the question "how am i feeling right now?"
- being versus doing + making time for spaciousness
- you are here and that is true and that is perfect
- simple doesn't always mean easy
- river's wisdom: take your own advice, you're the wisest person you know
connect with and learn more about river:
- river's facebook
- river's zine
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ah yes - the dreaded topic of perfectionism. the thing that stops so many creatives from getting their art out into the world. well not to fear friends, i've got your back. and i've got some solid tools for combatting and working WITH perfectionism!
in this episode we talk about:
- my challenge with messy magic this week
- if thoughts keep coming up, what that means
- why growth is not linear and why that is ok
- the cycle of thoughts happening with perfectionism and where you might be getting stuck
- the questions to ask yourself to get out of the perfectionism thought cycle
- a baking metaphor!
- defining perfect and knowing what the goal is
- when doing it right and perfect isn’t the goal (and when it actually is)
- the case for letting it be messy
- my belief in perfection existing
- why i don’t argue with my brain, but talk to it like someone who believes something VERY different from me (the productive way)
- what perfection is - to me
- how to use my definition of perfection when creating something new
- what to do if you disagree with me (or anyone)
- a bonus exercise! for combating perfectionism that i shared last summer (2020) for the month long make more art challenge
- a request to share your art! #shareyourmess
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how often do you consider what someone else will think when making a decision? when sharing your art? when speaking your truth?
other people's opinions drive a lot of decisions and its just the least effective and efficient way to make good decisions. but what's the alternative? i'm sharing the mindset and the practicality of choosing to have your own back first, instead. listen in to stop caring what people think while still caring about those people.
listen in to hear:
- why we consider other people's opinions
- why that's already not working the way you think
- whether people are telling the truth or not and why it doesn't matter
- mentioned episode of hidden brain: useful delusions
- showing you how you already are choosing the truth, but how to do that more powerfully + intentionally and in a way that serves you
- the case for assuming everyone likes you and how to do that
- why compliments feel good (not what you think)
- what to do with other people's opinions
- you can choose right now to feel good, why that's true and how to do that
- seeking other people's opinions are deciding someone else knows the truth over us
- when someone you love disagrees with you and feels bad about it
- how to start naturally choosing your own opinion over other people's
- why having your own back over listening to other people's opinions can actually strengthen your relationship
- a different perspective for those of us with a history of replaying conversations over and over to determine where we went wrong when nothing actually went wrong
- better questions to ask than "did they like it?" "do they like me?"
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today we are talking all about how to choose priorities, how to know what to schedule on your to-do list, how to schedule for your goals.
we talk about:
- the reasons why you may struggle with prioritizing and what works well + what to focus on
- answering "what is the right thing to do?"
- how you might be putting decision making in the hands of others and what to do instead
- priorities are not static and what that means for you
- whatever priorities you choose, make sure you love your reasons for them
- not prioritizing things you "should" or "have to" do, + what the alternative is
- what to do if you are dependent on someone or they are dependent on you and how to still prioritize your needs without being selfish
- how to always prioritize what serves you
- the difference between a good idea and what we actually want to do
- using long term goals and weekly evaluations to inform your day-to-day priorities
- episode mentioned: 27 - how to grow at quantum speeds
- how i choose my priorities
- when you are impatient for results
- all of this is an experiment
- focusing on past failures as an indicator of the future v. choosing what you want to believe
disclaimer: the fuzziness in the audio is back and i'm not sure why - sorry y'all!
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money is a charged topic. and causes so much stress for most of us. and used to be my biggest stressor as well.
what surprised me most was that when i focused on my mindset around money - my stress lessened, even before my income increased. its possible. and it makes creating more money so much easier when it comes from sufficiency rather than stress filled lack.
the feelings of abundance and sufficiency are available to you now. if you are willing. listen in to hear how and:
- the 5 main ways money stress may be showing up for you and what to do about it
- the best questions to ask yourself if you want to make more money
- why i don't focus my attention on paying down debt or building up savings FIRST
- the difference between what's true and what serves you
- what to do about short term v long term problems and which to focus on
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part two! if you have decided you do want to make money from your art - this episode is for you!
to make money from your art - people need to know its available and how to buy it. thats where marketing and selling comes in. but you might be completely turned off from marketing and selling because of bad buying experiences.
i'm here to shift the conversation and get you on board with marketing and selling so that you can sell your art!
listen in to hear:
- how to not be salesy or manipulative
- how to market and sell in an authentic way
- my definition of marketing and selling (a different way to think about it)
- why its important to not need the sale and what to do if you've been feeling that way
- why you don't need to worry about selling "too much"
- who to sell to and where to market
- a personal story about selling my music
- why sufficiency and confidence are key to selling
- how you're already marketing and selling
- reminding you that you deserve to do the thing you want and love to do
what's next?:
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i hear so many people say "i just want to get paid for my art". but i don't see even half of them actually selling their art. and i think i know why. this week we will discuss how to know if you actually want to get paid for your art. next week we will dive into what to do if that answer is yes.
(there is some fuzziness in the audio off and on, i'm not sure what happened here but i'll do my best to resolve it by next week! sorry y'all!)
listen in to hear:
- a little life update
- how to know if getting paid for your art is really what you want and what that would look like
- examining "do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life" + trading hours for money
- how i view getting paid for my music and where my income comes from
- prioritizing art versus profiting from art, getting paid for your art versus making art and getting paid
- creating for the sake of creating versus creating to make money
- recognizing where you do have choice
- why i didn't move to new york to be on broadway
- what i did instead
- should you get paid for your passion or something you're good at?
- making the case for potentially wasting your time
some journal prompts to explore more:
- what would it look like to actually make money from my art? what would my day to day look like?
- is that what i want? is that the lifestyle i want to have?
- what other options are out there? what could fuel my art so i can continue prioritizing it?
- who is doing what i want to do already? what does their day to day look like? is that what i want?
- what are all of the things that happen between making art and getting paid for it? and are you willing to do that?
what's next?:
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if you're feeling fear, anxiety, or doubt about achieving your one big thing - or really any event in the future! - this episode is for you. we're gonna solve for all the fears, all the anxiety, all the doubt, and do what i love to do most - make a plan!
the twist is - we're gonna throw this plan away.
because you're gonna get what you want. no matter what. but you'll have to listen in to hear how.
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we all have to make decisions every day - what to eat, which playlist to listen to, which real housewives city to dive into next - but how do you make a good decision? today's episode i'm diving deep into how to make a good decision and get what you want. we're untangling some old ideas about decision making and i'm giving you some great journal prompts along the way, as well.
today we dive into:
- how to make a good decision
- how to get the outcome you want
- what's getting in the way now and what to do about it
- how to trust yourself to follow through
- what to do about indecision
- and what to focus on when making a decision
now get out there and make some good decisions!
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a topic that has been requested! and it's not what you think! i give you my simple philosophy on meal planning (hint: its not the same as meal prepping) and i go in depth on how i do this every week. listen in, get inspired, and start making your life a little easier by planning just a bit. if you take just 1% away from this episode - you can change a lot and give more attention to the things in your life that light you up.
in this episode we discuss:
- what meal planning is
- my simple philosophy on meal planning
- why you want to meal plan
- why its not the same as meal prepping + using 5 pages of grocery lists
- the simplest way to do it
- exactly how i meal plan every week
- a reminder to make this fun!
- how even 1% every day or week can compound into massive results
and don't worry - there's no diet talk here. i'm not here for that. i'm here for simple, intuitive, intentional living. and meal planning has made a massive impact on my ability to live that way. so i want to share all i've learned with you!
listen in - get inspired - take action
and share your meal planning with us on instagram! make sure to tag me so i can see how it goes! @jillifred
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in this episode i'm going to give you allllll the details on journaling. whether you journal every day or haven't one day in your whole life - this episode will serve you and give you inspiration for what's possible when you look at your thoughts.
here's what to expect:
- why journal?
- how to journal
- different ways to journal
- how i journal
- what to do after you journal
settle in, grab your notebook, and let's get to journaling and creating the kind of world we all want to live in!
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and i've been sharing a daily collective tarot card + journal prompts to go along with that on instagram so make sure you're following me there too! share your favorite journal and tag me!
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if you want to achieve your one big thing - you're gonna need to change your thoughts. your current thoughts created your current results. if you want new results = new thoughts. so today i'm gonna show you how!
PLUS - i announced i will be hosting a brand new free masterclass saturday march 13th at 12:30pm pst on zoom - how to create more time, energy, + money with 3 simple thoughts
sign up for the masterclass here: more time, energy, + money masterclass
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the reason you haven't achieved your one big thing yet? you aren't the version of you who has achieved it. but that version is available to you for guidance, for wisdom, and for collapsing time right now. listen in to learn how and why you want to meet your future self!
PLUS A BONUS WORKSHEET to go along with this episode! : head here to grab the free PDF worksheet now!
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confidence is a choice. and we know that because if you've ever read a biography, you've heard a story about someone with so much experience who still is not confident. time and experience do not equal confidence. you just get to choose it. and it is so much more fun to be confident! (yes even if you suck at something!) listen in to learn how to build confidence and how to choose it no matter what.
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if you've been feeling stuck or stagnant, like you're just spinning your wheels and not sure what to do next - this episode is for you! i'll be sharing my favorite tip for growing quickly and effectively - and bonus: it's super easy!
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we all have big dreams. but you're going to achieve them. one at a time. this episode will show you how.
remember - you're not a diamond. you are the whole universe.
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boundaries are simply a way of expressing our needs to someone we are in relationship with. they are compassionate. and they go both ways. we all deserve to have our needs met. but we've got to let people know what that means to us because we all have individual needs. listen in for a new way to think about boundaries if you have struggled to express them in the past.
sending love.
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there is so much suffering in the world because we are avoiding or suppressing our emotions. the simplest way to allow the emotions: notice how you're feeling and actively allow the feeling to exist. you can say to yourself "i am feeling X and that is ok". it doesn't mean you have to like the emotion. you're just allowing. i also share in this episode some ways to process the emotion further.
sending love.
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today i'm sharing my best three tips for building a new habit. its all about simplicity. the backbone to all of this is - commitment. when you commit to building the habit and being the person who has this habit - you will get there. and then use these three tips to make the path easier:
- choose one habit a time
- be unreasonably simple with the habit
- troubleshoot ahead of time
you got this.
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in a creative rut? i've got some great questions to ask yourself to determine what to do next plus four tips that will definitely get you back into action and back to creating asap!
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today's episode is a compilation of my favorite lessons my clients have shared with me this year. i am so honored to have witnessed all of their growth this year, thrilled for what this next year brings them and you, and so excited to be able to share such powerful lessons with you! thank you to all of my clients for sharing your growth and these lessons with me and others.
- how you do one thing is how you do everything
- 100% on commitment
- be your own pep talk
- one step at a time
- burnout won’t serve me or anyone else
- failure is a learning opportunity
- ask for help
- i can be in a depressive episode and still get shit done
- we are all inherently worthy
- this is fun
- self-confidence is a thought
- nothing ventured nothing lost
- if the responsibility is on everyone else, then what?
- i don’t have to be right, but i also don’t have to be wrong
- i can always do more
- how do i make this fun?
- separate out all the feelings
- taking a trip and packing eventually v today
- what is the positive intention of this thought?
- exploring an idea without doing anything about it
- hack your own brain, how did i do it before?
these lessons and more are available for you if you are willing and open to receiving them. working with a coach was my most powerful decision in 2020. it could be yours in 2021 (and beyond!). the link to chat is below.
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in today's episode i share all the various life paths i have considered and how i came to the one i'm on. i've included some pivotal questions to ask yourself if you're in space of wondering "what's next?".
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you’re not achieving the goals you set. you’re not completing your to-do list. you don’t even know what you want to do next, you just know this is not it. so, whats the solution?
**these three steps:
- awareness
- acceptance
- action**
listen in to hear why these steps are so important, how to move through them effectively and efficiently, and a fourth bonus step that makes the whole process much easier. enjoy!
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today's message is simple, but profound. don't skip this one. listen to it as often as necessary to stay rooted in your trust in yourself.
you are enough. right now. forever.
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tiffany is a wonderful example of a multi-passionate creative who is achieving all the things, without compromising any passions. she is an example of what's possible and has truly done the work herself, so she knows first hand how to help others. enjoy her many tips and tricks for getting all the things done and then check out all of her varied works!
Tiffany is certified in Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness, Life Coaching, and Neurolinguistic Programming.
In addition, Tiffany is also a Singer, Poet, Writer, Traveler, and Creator of Mellow Vybes. Her mission is to use her tools to help you move past hurts and subconscious blocks to help you live an authentic, free, and fully actualized life.
Links -
mellowvybes.com
instagram.com/mellow_vybes
https://open.spotify.com/artist/698KLq6qRlnY2tukatfPRN
facebook.com/mellowvybes
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this is one of my favorite topics! this is a lot of the work i do with clients, finding the positive consequence to the things they want and need to do so that they can get it all done. and i want to share this concept with you! after this episode, nothing will be able to stop you from crushing your to-do list and your goals!
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today's interview is a real treat! jennie took this lockdown as a chance to ask "what can we do?" and y'all she's doing a lot!
Jennie Cotterill is an artist and musician best known as a member of the band Bad Cop Bad Cop. She is a freelance baker, illustrator, and mixed media artist who works with traditional media in non-traditional ways. Follow her on Instagram at @jenniecotterill or @jenniebakesthings for cake content, and at www.jenniecotterill.comÂ
You can find Bad Cop Bad Cop on all streaming platforms and acoustic performances with the Vagabonnies on Instagram at @vagabonnies
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in times of uncertainty, it is common to worry about the future or ruminate about the past. but rooting yourself in the moment can be the most calming thing you can do. i've compiled 5 questions to ask yourself in succession to create a sense of calm anytime you're feeling uncertain about what's next.
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today you are in for a treat! i'm interviewing one of my best friends who does all of the things and prioritizes health, community, and giving intentional energy to all of his many interests. he is a wonderful example of always following your interests and doing the exact thing you want to be doing, which could be a million things all at once. enjoy and get inspired!
Derrick Anthony Jones: Libra, A+ blood type, 5'11", too old for skinny jeans, but idgaf
Seattlite of 12 years, by way of Hawaii, & LA,
Playing drums for 32 years, service industry for 14 years, Designer for 8 years. Hates sleeping, loves cookies.
fav dessert: Cannoli
fav food: pizza ... or japanese curry?
check derrick out at ...
Breaksandswells.com
loudnbrown.com
s(alt)Tier podcast : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVO0-wSUQoynyu5LNbyHkGw
bar stuff @partyhardseattle IG
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settings goals is fun. setting goals that will inevitably be achieved is even more fun! i've got a 5 step process i'd love to share with you to make your goals 100% achievable every time! listen in for all the details and how to make it work for you.
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this interview should be listened to every single time you doubt that little voice in your head that says "i mean......this thing i've thought of forever would be real cool tho"
what if it actually opens up the exact path you want and are meant for? alithea is an example of just that.
Alithea O’Dell is a printmaker and letterpress printer in Olympia, Washington, currently studying at The Evergreen State College. She unites ideas of material culture, surviving trauma, and interpersonal communication in her work. She also likes “pop punk throw-up music” and TikTok videos of dogs.
anchorlessprints.com
@anchorless_prints on IG.
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there is no universal right goal, but there could be a right goal for you. lets chat about the criteria of a good goal and the 4 steps to choosing the right goal for you!
it's a simple process that your brain will want to complicate, but just let it be easy. this is your life. choose the path that you most want to take.
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Jules Inkwell is an artist living in Seattle Washington. Their work is often inspired by nature and surrealism as well as witchcraft and gothic romanticism. They have chronic pain and are queer and autistic, which also influences their art style. Much of Jules Inkwell's illustrated work features UV ink that glows under blacklight and they often use moon water in their painting process. They are an animal rights activist, cat lover and plant enthusiast. When not painting, they can be found hiking, making experimental music or spending too long in the bath with a good book.Â
Inkingthemoon.comÂ
https://www.patreon.com/Julesinkwell
Instagram @inkwellinking & @julesinkwell
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excuse my dogs at the beginning but that was, funnily enough, literally the point. here's my take on what messy magic is in a completed unedited unfiltered messy magic episode. #shareyourmess
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todays episode is an interview with urban landscape oil painter and artist coach, teresa o'neill haag.
nuggets of wisdom from teresa:
-try everything until you figure out what works for you
-know your own brain and find when your brain functions best for certain activities and schedule them in then
-each individual piece of artwork that you do has the ability to impact and making lasting change on that person and their family and their generations to come
-magic happens when you allow
-get into belief that you are an artist, people are out there waiting for your art, and that what you’re doing is important
find teresa here:
-art: teresahaag.com
-coaching: haveyourbestshow.com
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a great question to ask yourself when setting a new goal is who do i want to be at the end of this?
this is especially pertinent when creating a new habit because said habit will become your identity.
however with a project based goal this is also possible if you plan ahead to create a habit in the process.
both ways of setting goals are great and have their own uses, but together they can be so powerful! in assessing my goal of releasing an ep, i realized i didn't fully set myself up for creating a solid habit along the way. so i want to share my lessons with you!
the power is in the intention. so when setting a new goal here's some questions to ask yourself:
who do i want to be once i have achieved the goal?
how will i know when i have achieved it?
is this plan sustainable?
does it excite me?
am i willing to go through the shitty parts to get what i want?
am i willing to not want to do it sometimes and do it anyway?
WHY am i doing this?
why is this important to me?
let's chat all about it today!
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todays episode is an interview with seattle musician and artist, matt jahn.
matt plays in multiple bands, does sound engineering, video editing, pen and ink illustration, painting, woodworking and more... he often finds himself blocking himself from doing things because he's afraid he'll love it and have more to do.. and then he does it anyways and it's great. you can listen to his bands on all the streaming platforms or support us on bandcamp.
http://intothestorm.bandcamp.com
http://isdal.bandcamp.com
he has 2 more currently active projects with nothing released yet, Hostile Architect and a yet to be named project.
For visual art follow him on Instagram @igottagetthebeesouttamyteeth and join his patreon https://www.patreon.com/aliveandbreathing there will be tons of stuff going up there soon as he figures out the platform and what to share. feel free to message him on instagram with what type of content you would enjoy.
some great tips from matt's interview:
-consistency is key
-creating a community is great for everyone involved and helps everyone grow
-learn how to maintain your guitar (i.e. change the strings!)
-don't go for fancy with your first instrument, just get started
-you never know who is watching, don't wait for validation, just keep going
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over scheduling! as someone who is no stranger to burnout, i've got a lot of tips for avoiding burnout and what to do when you've already over scheduled and need to shift.
lots of nuggets in this episode and the most important lesson is at the end - learning why you are overscheduling so you can cut it out of your life for good and enjoy the moment you're in.
listen in so you can achieve your goals without the stress and headache!
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what to do when you don't have a set schedule! if you're someone who, like me for 16 years, didn't know when they were working until the sunday before that week - this episode is for you! if you do any sort of on-call, gig work, or service industry job, i've got a lotta tips for ya! yes you can plan your schedule, and here's how.
step 1. decide when you are available to work. (i.e. set boundaries)
step 2. plan around those hours. (i.e. plan to work when you say you are available)
step 3. crush your goals!
it truly is that simple, but listen in to get all the details on how to make it work for you.
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what do you do when “life” gets in the way of your schedule? i’m dishing it all in this episode!
here’s the two step simple process:
-reschedule the task or event, if need be
-assess what happened, what you could have done differently (if anything), and what you will do next time to either prevent this or manage it better next time
some questions to ask yourself:
-could i have reasonably predicted this? (i.e. does this often or always happen? or was this a total surprise?)
-if no, do i like how i handled it? do i like the result i got? can i still create a different result?
-if yes, what will i do differently next time? create a game plan for when this comes up again since it likely will
when you are 100% committed and focused on your goal, nothing will take you away. you only get distracted when you have resistance towards accomplishing your goals. the things that do get in the way are only those that take priority in that moment or in life, but you will always come back to your larger goals.
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once something is on your to-do list or your calendar, it will just get done. right? well.... not if you don't "feel" like right? wrong! here's all my tips for how to still get things done even if you don't feel like it!
some questions to ask yourself in the moment:
- why don’t i want to do it?
- do i like my reasons?
- if i don’t do it now, what are the consequences?
- am i ok with that?
- why did i want to do it in the first place?
- what is the result if i do do it now?
- do i like that more than not doing it?
- is it possible to break up the task and get it done in chunks?
- is there something i’d rather be doing that i can schedule for after i get this done?
- is there something i could do instead right now but also get this done later?
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