Ep. 243 — Households of FI-Corinne and Jillian Johnsrud

Most people think meditation requires hours of dedication. Corinne discovered she could start with just two minutes—if she could figure out why she kept avoiding it.

This coaching session between progress coach Jillian Johnsrud and Corinne unpacks the real obstacles to building better habits around time, money, and career goals. Corinne wants to develop a financial plan, understand budgeting basics, and figure out whether making partner at her firm is worth the trade-offs. But first, she has to confront why she resists the very practices she knows would help—like meditation and expense tracking.

The conversation centers on the Be Have Do framework, a tool for clarifying what you want to be, have, and do in the next year. Jillian walks Corinne through setting specific action steps: starting a two-minute daily meditation practice, observing the hesitations that arise, and tracking expenses to build a realistic budget. They also tackle Corinne's career timeline—she's wondering whether to push for partner or redefine success on her own terms—and how to create a support system that doesn't drain her limited time.

Chapters

Introduction to Coaching 00:00:40
Jillian introduces her role as a progress coach and Corinne's participation in the House of FI community.

Be Have Do Exercise 00:02:49
Overview of the Be Have Do framework and how it helps prioritize goals based on what you want to be, have, and do.

Financial Independence Discussion 00:06:00
Corinne shares her aspirations for developing a financial plan and understanding budgeting. They discuss the gap between her current financial awareness and where she wants to be.

Setting Action Items 00:15:00
Establishing clear, actionable steps to improve time management and meditation practices. Jillian emphasizes integrating new habits gradually.

Career Goals and Personal Development 00:17:16
Discussion on the urgency of making partner at Corinne's firm, maintaining work-life balance, and fostering supportive relationships.

Key Takeaways

• Focus on setting actionable steps during coaching sessions 00:15:08
• Identify and track your expenses to create a budget for financial independence 00:07:56
• Develop a daily meditation practice to enhance focus and clarity 00:15:34
• Reflecting on past successes can provide valuable insights for the future 00:11:06
• Habits tend to develop in stages—start small and build gradually 00:15:07

Action Items

• Start a two-minute daily meditation practice and observe any hesitations to increase mindfulness 00:15:07
• Establish a framework for regular conversations with colleagues to enhance connectivity 00:26:14

Related Resources

• Jillian Johnsrud's Website 00:02:07