“Should I take this new job offer, or should I stay at this job I don’t like?” my client was stuck in a mental holding pattern between these two options. And no matter how much she mulled over the choice, clarity was elusive. It’s a common challenge I see with people trying to make big […]| Jillian Johnsrud
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In my 20’s, I was let go from a job. Kinda. Or I… a little bit left. My position was being combined with another position, one I had no interest in nor the skill set to tackle. Either way, I was unexpectedly unemployed. It’s a situation most people find themselves in at one point or […]| Jillian Johnsrud
We are in the process of transforming into full-blown snowbirds. It’s admittedly an odd life choice for people with five school-aged kids. And truthfully, a rather complicated choice. It’s definitely not an easy path forward. Living in a house and having kids in public school is a simpler choice. So why go through all the […]| Jillian Johnsrud
“What’s an opportunity or pursuit that you passed on earlier in life, but if the opportunity came again, you would consider taking it?” This is a question I contemplated a lot during our last three-month road trip. And this year, while I’m working a max of 8 hours a week, I’m still considering. The Roads […]| Jillian Johnsrud
While life might be like a box of chocolates, I’d say it’s more like a garden box. We each have a specific and finite amount of time and space to grow what matters to us. There is often a work plant, a family one, friends, hobbies, or interests. At any point in time, each plant […]| Jillian Johnsrud
My family and I are a month into an 8-month-long road trip. While logging a lot of steps, a lot of drive time, and watching my kids play in the ocean, I’ve been thinking about all the amazing benefits of taking a mini-retirement. Here are five of the big reasons I’ve taken 10+ mini-retirements and the most common reasons my clients take time away from the 9-5. | Jillian Johnsrud