Because Jill Said So

Follow me, Jill Smith, as I share small improvements that make a big difference. Topics we'll be covering: careers, personal development, sales, parenting, leadership, time management, relationships and all the topics that pop into my head throughout the week.

End of the Journey

“When I get through this, I’ll finally feel _____ (fill in the blank).” Why are we waiting to feel happy, content, satisfaction, or joy? Regardless of what negative emotions we’re in the process of working out, we need to make room to feel content in our journey. Let’s not wait till the end to be happy.

01-03
06:49

I’m not offended

I’ve got better things to do than be offended by anyone

12-03
08:08

No more Lists for Santa

What happens when I tell my kids that they are not makings list for Santa? Let me describe to you how this went a few years ago and why we’re still doing it

12-01
06:58

I want my kids to fail

The title of this episode sounds really harsh. But honestly I do you want my kids to fail, Let me tell you why....

11-23
05:28

Soap, crochet, watercolor, cross stitch.... the craziness of my brain

Have you ever wanted to learn to do something but decided it may be too hard? Suck it up cupcake! Time to pull out the thing you want to do and do it.

11-22
09:53

Comparisons in your head

If you’re comparing yourself to the people around you. It’s not a true comparison, and it’s all in your brain. Listen to me as I discuss my thoughts on comparing myself to other people. And I did make up a new word in this episode. You-ness.

11-21
09:02

Accepting the challenge. Parenting ideas and a relationship challenge

Challenge: accepting a task that includes some sort of reward at the end. The beginning of this episode I explain a parenting challenge that I offered my children. Afterwards I explain how my husband and I don’t yell at each other. I challenge you to try it.

11-20
08:07

Anger issues

Today I tell the story of the conversation I had with a young future Marine. And a bunch of his friends. This is very much me just explaining how it all went. We discussed anger issues and if being mad at the world really is effective. Enjoy.

11-19
10:21

Feeling like an American shouldn’t change because of an election

I’m on vacation this week. I was shocked by a lady in line behind me, and her statement about this recent election in Nov 2020.

11-13
05:33

Is it True?

Do you really need to pay attention to the things that people say about you? I mean, is it true?

11-10
08:15

What you think about yourself is likely not really real

A quick podcast about how we think about ourselves

11-09
03:56

It’s okay, you don’t have to be passionate about your job

“Do what makes you happy” or “ your job should be something you’re passionate about”. I disagree with both those statements.

11-08
06:45

Winging it. Episode 1 (again)

All right so technically this is the first episode, but in reality I started this podcast two years ago, gave up on it, unpublished several episodes, and now I’m back at it again. Let’s see how this goes. I’m excited to share my thoughts and my experience and my life. Because Jill said so is a podcast about real advice from a real person. I’m not a doctor, I don’t have any special degrees, I just like to tell people what to do.

11-06
05:22

2.5 Am I lying to myself?

Life feels good right now, am I lying to myself?

11-20
06:50

2.3 Is it true?

How I deal with what people say

11-10
07:29

2.2 your room needs attention

and other conversations with my children

11-09
07:31

2.0 hooker friends

Let me explain...

11-08
07:40

1.9 managing expectations

Let's talk about the expectations in our head

11-02
06:54

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