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Why Not?

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?
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Episodes

26. your one big thing

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. what's next?: schedule a call with me: right here join the next art + music night: right here hang with me on instagram: right here intro and outro music by young go hards: bandcamp here grab my solo ep + merch, hot tub socks: bandcamp here...

Feb 07, 202115 min

25. compassionate boundaries

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. what's next?: schedule a call with me: right here join the next art + music night: right here hang with me on insta...

Jan 31, 202118 min

24. all feelings are valid

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. what's next?: schedule a call with me: right here join the next art + music night: right h...

Jan 24, 202116 min

23. the easiest way to build a new habit

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: 1. choose one habit a time 2. be unreasonably simple with the habit 3. troubleshoot ahead of time you got this. what's next?: schedule a call with me: right here join the next art + music night: right here hang ...

Jan 17, 202123 min

22. creative ruts

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! what's next?: schedule a call with me: right here join the next art + music night: right here hang with me on instagram: right here intro and outro music by young go hards: bandcamp here grab my solo ep + merch, hot tub socks: bandcamp here...

Jan 10, 202118 min

21. 21 lessons from my clients in 2020

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 serv...

Dec 31, 202034 min

20. choosing the right path

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?". what's next?: schedule a call with me: right here join the next art + music night: right here hang with me on instagram: right here intro and outro music by young go hards: bandcamp here grab my solo ep + merch, hot tub socks: bandcamp here...

Dec 20, 202024 min

19. 3 steps for lasting change

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: 1. awareness 2. acceptance 3. 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! what's next?: schedule a call with me: right here join the next art + music night: rig...

Dec 13, 202018 min

18. you are enough.

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. what's next?: schedule a call with me: right here join the next art + music night: right here join the messy magic friends community: right here intro and outro music by young go hards: bandcamp here grab my solo ep + merch, hot tub socks: bandcamp here...

Dec 06, 202014 min

17. embracing all your passions : interview with tiffany pye

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, W...

Nov 29, 202040 min

16. how to get anything done

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! what's next?: schedule a call with me: right here join the next art + music night: right here join the messy magic friends community: right here intro and outro music by yo...

Nov 22, 202017 min

15. embrace the reset: interview with jennie cotterill

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.com You can find Bad Cop Bad Cop on all strea...

Nov 15, 202059 min

14. creating calm in uncertain times

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. what's next?: schedule a call with me: right here join the next art + music night: right here join the messy magic friends community: right here intro and outro music by young go hards: bandcamp he...

Nov 08, 202023 min

13. follow your interests boldly: interview with derrick jones

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 Hawai...

Nov 01, 20201 hr 6 min

12. setting inevitable goals

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. what's next?: join the next art + music night: right here schedule a call with me: right here join me live on instagram every week: right here intro and outro music by young go hards: bandcamp here grab my solo ep, hot tub socks: bandcamp here...

Oct 25, 202020 min

11. you are good enough to go full time: interview with alithea o'dell

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 communicat...

Oct 18, 20201 hr 16 min

10. choosing the right goal (for you)

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. what's next?: join the next art + music night: right here schedule a call with me: right here join me live on instagram every week: right here intro and outro music by youn...

Oct 11, 202018 min

9. you can absolutely do this: interview with jules inkwell

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...

Oct 04, 202033 min

8. true messy magic

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 what's next?: join the next art + music night: right here schedule a call with me: right here join me live on instagram every week: right here intro and outro music by young go hards: bandcamp here grab my solo ep, hot tub socks: bandcamp here...

Sep 27, 202031 min

7. try it til it works: interview with teresa haag

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 ...

Sep 20, 202040 min

6. habit v project based goals

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 creati...

Sep 13, 202021 min

5. consistency and community are key to success: an interview with matt jahn

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.bandc...

Sep 06, 202047 min

4. overscheduling and what to do about it

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! what's next?: grab the scheduling for success workbook: right h...

Aug 30, 202021 min

3. scheduling tips for unset schedules

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...

Aug 23, 202021 min

2. what to do when life gets in the way

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 ...

Aug 18, 202017 min

1. what to do when you don't "feel" like it

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 doi...

Aug 08, 202012 min
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