Send us a textI used an old blog post as the springboard for this episode on self-pride and how useful the emotion of pride can be. And then I went on a bit of a side quest…So here are the two key takeaways from this episode:Takeaway A, from the blog post: Feeling proud of yourself is the best way to maximize your productivity and make progress on your goals. The secret is asking yourself the magic question: “How can I make myself proud in this?”Takeaway 2, from the side quest: At the heart o...

Send us a textWe need to talk about what happens when you get everything you want. We spend so much time striving and efforting and wanting that we barely have time to consider what happens AFTER the “getting.” What happens when you finally HAVE all (or most of) the things you want?Not happily ever after, but that’s okay.In this episode I’m talking about what happens when you get everything you want and… it isn’t as great as you thought it’d be. I’ll leave you with two things to do when you e...

Send us a textI'm talking today about Future Regret, a concept that has radically changed the way I live my life, from the criteria I use to make decisions, the guardrails that determine my behavior, and how I feel living in an uncertain world. In your past, if you regret not taking the risk, not moving to the city, not betting on yourself, not choosing love, those are flashing neon signs about how you can do things differently today and tomorrow.Because while you can’t change past regre...

Send us a text"Stop being old before you're old," and other lessons on living a damn full life from Jane Fonda. ---Work with me 1:1 - JessicaEll.com/bookJoin my group coaching program, What She's Having - JessicaEll.com/SheJoin the Ill-Advised email list: jessicaell.com/join Instagram: @thejessicaelljessicaell.com

Send us a textFor the first time in my life, I'm experiencing the magic of soul-level collaboration and partnership. This episode is an unscripted, unorganized reflection on partnership, work, and how to attract magical opportunities by attracting the people who are meant for you.Informally, it's an audio celebration of my friend and collaborator and Human Design guide Jenn Gray. Book your own 1:1 Human Design reading with Jenn at www.JennGray.com. ---Work with me 1:1 - JessicaEll.com/bookJoi...

Send us a textAre the things you're doing leading you down the road and in the direction that you meant to go in? What about the things you leave behind when you aren't discerning about how to spend your time and energy? If you easily fall prey to the seductive "just one more" lie (just one more habit, just one more spiritual practice, etc. etc.), this episode is for you! Key takeaway? Before you add more things, decide what needs to be SUBTRACTED first. ---Work with me 1:1 - J...

Send us a textToday's episode dives into the power of committing fully - like, to a 90-day relationship?? What the hell, why not?Jessica is sharing insights from a 90-day relationship experiment, emphasizing the benefits of going all-in, whether in relationships or other life decisions.Key Takeaways:The Power of Commitment: When you fully commit, “then Providence moves, too.”Find Out FAST: When you go all-in on a relationship, you find out fast whether it’s the right fit or not. That’s true o...

Send us a textIn this episode, Jessica discusses the importance of getting good at staying in uncomfortable situations before making a leap of faith. Key Takeaways:Taking leaps of faith is a skill… and so is staying when you want to leaveYou can learn to harmonize staying and leavingThe personal growth you experience by staying is wildly helpful when you do take a leap of faith ---Work with me 1:1 - JessicaEll.com/bookJoin my group coaching program, What She's Having - JessicaEll.com/She...

Send us a textThis is such an easy thing to forget when you're in the thick of change (big or small), but it's KEY to your ability to keep going:Remember that CHANGE IS HARD IN THE BEGINNING.That's it. Simple and obvious, but oh-so-easy-to-forget when you're struggling to make something work.In this episode, Jessica is talking about tough beginnings, what to expect, and what NOT to do when the Dream Turbulence hits. ---Work with me 1:1 - JessicaEll.com/bookJoin my group coaching program, What...

Send us a textIn this episode, I’m questioning the “Big Why” as a prerequisite for success and the silly pressure to define a grand purpose for our goals and lives. Key TakeawaysThe Neverending Quest for Purpose - Not every ambition needs a profound reason behind it.Keep It Simple - “Because I want to” is a highly valid - if not the best - reason to do something.Start Somewhere - Honoring our desires without overanalyzing them can lead to profound self-discovery. It's okay to start with ...