Want to get more books under your belt this year? Reading is a fantastic form of entertainment, and a great way to learn. But how do you make the time? And, how do you know what you should be reading (with the limited time you have available)? In this episode, I share my system for how you can read more in 2021. Come learn my secrets for figuring out what to read, when to read, and how to read faster. Show highlights include: The “avid reader’s” secret to determining what books you should be reading to enrich your life (and avoid wasting your time) (6:12) A commonly overlooked analog resource for getting all your book-related questions answered immediately (7:12) How to transform your phone into a “book queue” so you never have to wonder what to read next (9:08) A simple way to save tons of cash on books that you don’t read (10:23) 2 popular times of day you can repurpose to multiply your reading (13:12) The “Hugh Jackman” method for making time to read every day (14:14) The Tim Ferris speed reading approach that will help you read more books this year (23:57) Come follow along! The Tim Ferris Speed Reading Approach: https://tim.blog/2009/07/30/speed-reading-and-accelerated-learning How to download your Kindle Notes and Highlights: https://read.amazon.com/notebook Ready to regain control of your schedule? Get my free guide when you visit: https://brilliant-balance.com/calendar Post on Instagram with #bebrilliant and tag @brilliant_balance to be featured! Follow our new The Brilliant Balance Company Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thebrilliantbalanceco Learn more about Cherylanne's work and The Brilliant Balance Company: https://brilliant-balance.com Find out more about Breakthrough: https://brilliant-balance.com/program

A new year brings the desire for change. For many women, this means bringing new levels of cleanliness and organization to our homes. But where do we start? Well, it depends on the type and cause of your clutter. In this episode, organizational expert Laurie Palau discusses the deeper issues revealed by clutter, why cleaning things up may not fix your clutter problem, and how to create an organizational system your entire family can participate in. Show highlights include: The deeper internal issue disorganization reveals about you and how you can change it for the better (3:57) How to identify the difference between situational and chronic clutter so you can properly address your specific challenge (8:10) Why large homes with abundant storage lead to out of control clutter and how to fix it (10:46) The link between clutter and productivity and how you can get more done immediately (11:50) A little known “internal” clutter that can completely derail your progress and how you can transform it to your advantage (14:28) One key question you must answer in order to overcome your organizational struggles (17:50) The foundational concept you must have in place for any organizational system to be effective for you (23:44) Why you are the bottleneck to keeping your home clutter-free and how to empower your family (24:25) The “professional organizer’s” secret to getting your children to clean up their areas the way you want them to (29:37) Come follow along! Ready to regain control of your schedule? Get my free guide when you visit: https://brilliant-balance.com/calendar Post on Instagram with #bebrilliant https://www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance/ and tag @brilliant_balance https://www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance/ to be featured! Follow our new The Brilliant Balance Company Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thebrilliantbalanceco Learn more about Cherylanne's work and The Brilliant Balance Company: https://brilliant-balance.com Find out more about Breakthrough: https://brilliant-balance.com/program

A brand new year is a cause for celebration! It’s a time to clean your slate and start fresh. And while many of us want to jump-start the new year on a good note, we tend to get hung up with trying to find our life’s purpose. So, what should you be doing instead? In this episode, I discuss 4 ways to help you avoid the paralysis that comes with seeking your life’s purpose. Show highlights include: Why searching for your purpose stops you from living your life (and what to focus on instead) (5:15) A simple step you can take to begin trusting your instincts so you can get your life back on track (7:08) An “action step” that can move you out of your head and into the real world to accomplish your goals (9:18) Why you should avoid sweeping change and how to make progress on your objectives in a sustainable way (10:46) An “old school” method for determining if you are on the right track with your life (12:38) How your “lowercase p” purpose can illuminate the path to your ideal life (14:53) Come follow along! Ready to hit the reset button in 2021? Join our free workshop! https://brilliant-balance.com/rockstarworkshop Ready to regain control of your schedule? Get my free guide when you visit: https://brilliant-balance.com/calendar Post on Instagram with #bebrilliant https://www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance/ and tag @brilliant_balance https://www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance/ to be featured! Follow our new The Brilliant Balance Company Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thebrilliantbalanceco Learn more about Cherylanne's work and The Brilliant Balance Company: https://brilliant-balance.com Find out more about Breakthrough: https://brilliant-balance.com/program

New beginnings bring new possibilities. And after a year like we’ve just had, something new sounds pretty good, right? Unfortunately, it’s easy to go overboard with resolutions. That’s why so many women burn out quickly and end the year right where they started. But not you. Not this year. In this episode, I share my best tips and secrets for making, prioritizing, and succeeding with your New Year’s resolutions. Show highlights include: The “laundry list” mistake that can ruin your new year right out of the gate... and what to do instead to reach your goals (7:18) The surprising reason your past resolutions didn’t work and the secret to making them stick this year (8:52) The Simon Sinek principle for ensuring you keep your resolutions and make 2021 your best year yet (9:52) A “massive impact” technique for prioritizing your resolutions so you succeed in 2021 (13:21) Why a huge list of habits to chance ensures you’ll stay stuck where you are for another year (and what to do instead) (14:30) The “habit stacking” method to achieving the life of your dreams (17:54) Come follow along! Ready to regain control of your schedule? Get my free guide when you visit: https://brilliant-balance.com/calendar Post on Instagram with #bebrilliant https://www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance/ and tag @brilliant_balance https://www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance/ to be featured! Follow our new The Brilliant Balance Company Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thebrilliantbalanceco Learn more about Cherylanne's work and The Brilliant Balance Company: https://brilliant-balance.com Find out more about Breakthrough: https://brilliant-balance.com/program

With everything going on right now in the world, in your life, and in your home, sometimes this season can feel more chaotic than enjoyable. In this episode, I discuss three opportunities you have to grab a moment of calm and solitude amid the hectic holidays.   Show highlights include: How to set yourself up for a successful day (even when you know things are about to get super busy) (2:11) The “Tea Time” ritual that gives you a break right when you need it most (5:32) A 5-minute solitude exercise to refresh and recharge you no matter what has happened in your day (5:54) Come follow along! Balance the hustle and bustle of the holiday season with our master holiday plan. Visit: https://brilliant-balance.com/holiday Post on Instagram with #bebrilliant https://www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance/?hl=en> and tag @brilliant_balance https://www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance/?hl=en> to be featured! Follow our new The Brilliant Balance Company Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thebrilliantbalanceco Learn more about Cherylanne's work and The Brilliant Balance Company: https://brilliant-balance.com Find out more about Breakthrough: https://brilliant-balance.com/program

You asked… and I answered! One of my favorite things to do is answer questions from the wonderful members of our Brilliant Balance community. In this episode, I give my best tips for things like how to establish a morning routine, how to painlessly get your children to do their share of the household chores, and much more!  Show highlights include: How to broadly apply specific career training to advance your career quickly (9:07) Why your best opportunities can come from the most surprising places and how to be sure you don’t miss them (12:41) The busy mom’s secret to setting yourself up for a productive day (even when your home is chaotic) (17:40) How to get your children to take ownership of household tasks without nagging or yelling (26:32) Come follow along! Balance the hustle and bustle of the holiday season with our master holiday plan. Visit: https://brilliant-balance.com/holiday Post on Instagram with #bebrilliant https://www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance/?hl=en> and tag @brilliant_balance https://www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance/?hl=en> to be featured! Follow our new The Brilliant Balance Company Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thebrilliantbalanceco Learn more about Cherylanne's work and The Brilliant Balance Company: https://brilliant-balance.com Find out more about Breakthrough: https://brilliant-balance.com/program

Many women end up creating all the holiday experiences for their families. And while you want to enjoy the holidays, taking it all on your shoulders can transform your relaxing time off into another stressful work day. But, you don’t have to do it all! It’s important for you to take time to care for yourself. You and your family will benefit. In this episode, I discuss why it’s important for you to experience the joy of the holidays and how to remove the burden of feeling responsible for everyone else. Show highlights include: How to remove the stress of people you “have” to buy gifts for (6:34) Why you never get to enjoy the delicious things you bake and how to change that today (9:27) The surprising reason you never show up in any holiday party photos and how to start enjoying yourself again (10:57) How to overcome all your excuses and fully participate in the holiday festivities this year (14:44) Come follow along! Balance the hustle and bustle of the holiday season with our master holiday plan. Visit: https://brilliant-balance.com/holiday Post on Instagram with  #bebrilliant and tag @brilliant_balance to be featured! Follow our new The Brilliant Balance Company Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thebrilliantbalanceco Learn more about Cherylanne's work and The Brilliant Balance Company: https://brilliant-balance.com Find out more about Breakthrough: https://brilliant-balance.com/program

The holidays are almost here. It’s tempting to get lost in everything holiday-related, especially after the year we’ve had. Spending boatloads of time and money can provide a temporary reprieve from the stress of our normal lives. But while it feels good in the moment, going overboard for the holidays can have lasting financial and emotional consequences. In this episode, I discuss common areas of holiday excess and strategies you can use right away to overcome the guilt of overindulgence while still enjoying yourself. Show highlights include: 4 words that give you guidance and perspective on all your holiday decisions (2:35) Three areas where overindulgence can ruin your holidays (3:34) The low-tech “Circle Method” for managing your time during the holiday season so you don’t burn out and start resenting your family (5:37) The secret to eliminating meaningless traditions that stress you out (and no one really cares about) (7:48) The “2 and 2 Framework” for avoiding the morning after effect of overconsumption during holiday events (11:57) 4 thoughtful ways to avoid debt and clutter from overgifting (12:23) Balance the hustle and bustle of the holiday season with our master holiday plan. Visit: https://brilliant-balance.com/holiday Post on Instagram with  #bebrilliant and tag @brilliant_balance to be featured! Follow our new The Brilliant Balance Company Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thebrilliantbalanceco Learn more about Cherylanne's work and The Brilliant Balance Company: https://brilliant-balance.com Find out more about Breakthrough: https://brilliant-balance.com/program

While Thanksgiving might look a little different this year, there’s one thing that won’t change even through a Zoom gathering... family tensions!  If gathering with family has you feeling stressed out, this episode is for you! Listen as I share my best tips for maintaining your peace of mind and staying balanced during the holidays.  Show highlights include: How to maintain your routine… and your sanity during the busiest time of year (9:17) The “Anthropologist’s” trick that prevents you from being sucked into family drama (10:48) The “Choose Your Own” adventure method that ensures a delightful holiday experience (14:41) Why it may be okay to “play favorites” during the holidays (15:56) A major source of your holiday anxiety and how to eliminate it immediately (16:34) The “Storyteller’s Secret” to the best Thanksgiving you’ve ever had (17:28) Come follow along! Balance the hustle and bustle of the holiday season with our master holiday plan. Visit: https://brilliant-balance.com/holiday Post on Instagram with #bebrilliant and tag @brilliant_balance to be featured! Follow our new The Brilliant Balance Company Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thebrilliantbalanceco Learn more about Cherylanne's work and The Brilliant Balance Company: https://brilliant-balance.com Find out more about Breakthrough: https://brilliant-balance.com/program

Do you feel like you have unrealized potential? That you’re destined for something bigger, but not sure how to get there? Every day, women are faced with countless obstacles on the path to their personal and professional advancement, from internal fears to external criticism. As a result, we tend to avoid risk and play small. But then, we just stay stuck. In this episode, success coach and bestselling author Tara Mohr discusses how to brush off baseless criticism, productively cope with your fears, and play to win in your personal and professional life. Show highlights include: The “Loyalty Question” that helps you break free of a passionless existence (4:41) How to make yourself immune to external criticism that comes when you step out of the box society has constructed for you (7:05) How your Tribal Survival Instincts are setting you up for failure (9:25) The disturbing difference between job-related criticism given to women and men and how it could cripple your career (10:03) What politics demonstrates about “culturally permissible” behavior from women and how you can overcome it (11:42) Why praise from others can stunt your career growth (13:28) Why a polarized response to your ideas means you’re on the right track (14:58) The two types of fears you experience and why treating them the same can keep you from overcoming them (24:42) Come follow along! Balance the hustle and bustle of the holiday season with our master holiday plan. Visit: https://brilliant-balance.com/holiday Post on Instagram with #bebrilliant and tag @brilliant_balance to be featured! Follow our new The Brilliant Balance Company Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thebrilliantbalanceco Learn more about Cherylanne's work and The Brilliant Balance Company: https://brilliant-balance.com Find out more about Breakthrough: https://brilliant-balance.com/program

What makes your blood boil? Many women have a complicated relationship with anger. This is because society sees anger differently in men vs. women. Women often feel like they shouldn’t express their anger. In fact, studies show that women who express anger in the workplace lose power and influence. In this episode, I discuss why anger is completely normal. Show highlights include: How gender influences perceptions of anger and how this affects you (4:52) Why anger in the workplace helps men but hurts women (6:24) How anger can help you grow better relationships (11:22) Why chronic anger can destroy your physical health (12:20) Productive and healthy ways to release anger (15:28) Come follow along! Post on Instagram with #bebrilliant and tag @brilliant_balance to be featured! Follow our new The Brilliant Balance Company Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thebrilliantbalanceco Learn more about Cherylanne's work and The Brilliant Balance Company: https://brilliant-balance.com Find out more about Breakthrough: https://brilliant-balance.com/program

Are there things in your life that you avoid thinking about? Maybe finances, relationship issues, or even business problems? Most of us want to avoid pain and conflict, but denial won’t solve your problems. They won’t go away on their own.  In this episode, I discuss 3 common situations that cause denial and how to overcome them to move your life forward. Show highlights include: The surprising way temporary denial can improve your life (2:28) How your worldview causes you to deny obvious truths (7:47) 3 anxiety-ridden situations that ramp up denial in your mind (17:00) The first step to confronting uncomfortable situations that you’ve been avoiding (19:24) Post on Instagram with #bebrilliant and tag @brilliant_balance to be featured! Follow our new The Brilliant Balance Company Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thebrilliantbalanceco Learn more about Cherylanne's work: https://brilliant-balance.com Find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough: https://brilliant-balance.com/program  

Lots of women have the dream of starting a non-profit that aligns with their passion. The idea of solving a problem by using their gifts and talents is a dream come true. But the amount of work and logistics that go into starting a non-profit can be overwhelming.  In this episode, I’m joined by world-class chef and non-profit entrepreneur Suzy deYoung. We discuss how to identify problems that match your gifts and how to overcome the challenges that come with forming a non-profit. Show highlights include: How you can spot the needs for your non-profit to serve (17:06) How to recognize (and stop ignoring) timing and signs that cannot be ignored when searching for your life’s purpose (22:15) Why “competing” non-profits in your area are a good thing and how  coexisting benefits everyone (25:09) How serving others helps them feel cared for and destroys their poverty mindset (38:49) The amazing way a non-profit can change the future of an entire family for generations to come (44:03) A brilliant way to save resources by partnering with your community in the early stages of your organization (45:23) Why collaboration is essential when starting a non-profit (50:48) Post on Instagram with #bebrilliant and tag @brilliant_balance to be featured! Follow our new The Brilliant Balance Company Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thebrilliantbalanceco Learn more about Cherylanne's work: https://brilliant-balance.com Find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough: https://brilliant-balance.com/program

The greeting card industry, entertainment, and media have all convinced women that it’s impossible to have it all. By normalizing mediocrity, they encourage you to settle and stop striving for brilliant balance. But I want you to dream again. I believe that you can have it all. In this 3rd Anniversary episode, I discuss how to ignore the negative influence of our culture and turn your dreams into reality. Show highlights include: Why you should ignore what the world tells you about having it all (4:54) How the greeting card industry normalizes mediocrity (9:14) The first step to take in breaking out of the mold society has tried to force you in (9:32) How to turn your dreams into concrete reality (10:27) Why you might need a guided journey to overcome the obstacles that are holding you back (13:35) To enter to win a big box of Brilliant Balance Swag: 1) Download your free gift at  https://brilliant-balance.com  2) Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thebrilliantbalanceco  3) Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance/ Winner will be chosen on October 30, 2020 Post on Instagram with #bebrilliant and tag @cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne’s work: https://brilliant-balance.com Find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough: https://brilliant-balance.com/program/

When you look at other women who seem to have it all together, it can be easy to assume that they never have a bad day, or their family is perfect.  But the truth is, even the most successful experience doubt and anxiety at times. That’s why staying grounded in your life is so important for your happiness and mental well-being.  In this episode, I’m joined by entrepreneur and former professional volleyball star Gabby Reece. We discuss how to reshape the narrative of your childhood, balancing family and business, and what to focus on for maximum happiness in your life. Show highlights include: How to use your parent’s shortcomings as a tool for personal growth (7:06) A successful pro athlete’s method for building an amazing future while performing at a high level right now (11:19) Secrets about models and what it can teach you about the true nature of beauty (12:43) How to be beautiful, successful, and fulfilled without making others jealous or resentful (13:57) A simple way to figure out what you can’t control so you can let go and be happy (21:49) Key traits to look for in your spouse or partner for a supportive, lifelong relationship (29:06) Why grappling for power in business and relationships makes you weaker (33:46) One crucial area of your life where being greedy is vital to achieving balance (40:47) Learn more about Gabby: http://www.gabriellereece.com/ Post on Instagram with #bebrilliant and tag @cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne’s work: https://brilliant-balance.com Find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough: https://brilliant-balance.com/program/

We are faced with hundreds of decisions every day, and take most of them for granted because they are automatic. But every once in a while we get hung up on a small decision. This may not seem like such a big deal, but it is. Dragging your feet on small decisions is distracting you and stopping you from making moves on the important things in your life. In this episode, I discuss the 3 phases of effective decision-making, how great leaders make decisions, and a process for overcoming common obstacles women face when making decisions. Show highlights include: Why agonizing over insignificant decisions can be putting your entire life on hold without you even realizing it (4:10) The highly effective leaders secret for making consistently good decisions without relying on luck (6:19) How the best leaders make use of “re-do loops” to get the outcome they want from decisions (and how you can do the same) (12:17) 3 reasons women hesitate to make the decisions they know they need to (14:50) Why making a decision is not the end of the process and how to adjust for a bad decision (18:13) Ready to become more energized, productive, and fulfilled? Join the free private online workshop, 3 Steps to Rockstar Status! The workshop kicks off October 19, and you can get all the details when you visit https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/rockstarworkshop/ Post on Instagram with #bebrilliant and tag @cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne’s work: https://brilliant-balance.com Find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough: https://brilliant-balance.com/program/

In our climb through life, there are lots of things we cling to believing they will help us achieve our goals and dreams. But these things can hold us back when we don’t know when to let go. Things that started as assets can become liabilities as you move forward in your life and career.  In this episode, I discuss four areas that may be holding you back and how to let go in order to level up your professional and family life. Show highlights include: The profound lesson a scientific experiment with monkeys teaches you about letting go (2:14) How your most powerful assets can become your most damaging liabilities (3:25) The surprising way that going to the gym can be an unhealthy habit (5:42) How to recognize when a relationship has run its course and smoothly move on to the next phase of your life (8:53) A simple mindset shift to break free of the stranglehold your possessions have on you (13:35) How to continue to level up when your professional identity feels like a straightjacket (15:29) Post on Instagram with #bebrilliant and tag @cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:  https://cherylanneskolnicki.com Find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/program/

Business is challenging on its own. It becomes exponentially more difficult when we let insecurity and self-doubt hold us back. It’s time to stop waiting for permission and go after what you want. Whether it’s your job or your own business, you already have what you need to get started. In this episode, I’m joined by author and business coach Emma Isaacs. We discuss how to overcome the challenges that stop women from taking action, old school secrets for business success, and the importance of believing in yourself. Show highlights include: The subtle but avoidable challenges that hold women back in business and in life (5:44) Why you should just start even when you don’t feel up to the task (7:03) How to capitalize on your internal superpower of intuition to get what you want out of life (9:31) An “old school” secret of business management that ensures success non-stop profits (13:46) How getting back to basics makes all your business decisions easier (15:07) The surprising thing you have in common with the most successful businesswomen in the world (21:00) Why self-belief is the key to business success (24:41) Post on Instagram with #bebrilliant and tag @cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:  https://cherylanneskolnicki.com Find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/program/

Have you ever said, “I’ll be so happy when…” or “I won’t be happy until…”? Or felt let down upon achieving a huge life goal?  This is common for high-achieving women. Nothing is worse than staking your happiness on a goal, only to feel empty when you get what you thought you wanted. But it doesn’t have to be that way.  In this episode, I discuss how to make sure you’re pursuing the right goals, why the process is so critical, and how to be happier along the way. Show highlights include: The surprising reason your goals and aspirations are preventing your happiness (3:54) Why “moving the finish line” makes you happier and more satisfied. (7:43) The first thing you must identify for any goal to avoid depression at the finish line (9:47) Why certain actions cause you tremendous stress and how you can fix it instantly (10:59) How to immediately recognize you’re pursuing the wrong goal and correct your course before it steals your joy (11:54) Why having an 8-figure business could make you hate your life (13:14) How to build rich, rewarding relationships with less driven family members AND enjoy the process (15:10) Why the process is the key to achieving your goals and being happy at the same time (15:51)  Post on Instagram with #letsbebrilliant and tag @cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:  https://cherylanneskolnicki.com Find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/program/

Your words shape your life. And you have an inner dialogue running at all times. But you may not know how profoundly that inner dialogue can affect your actions, decisions, and mindset. When it comes to harmful inner dialogue, I’ve noticed three major themes that hold women back from achieving the balance they’re striving for. In this episode, I discuss the three areas that hold women back and how to overcome them. Show highlights include: Why your “shoulds” create constant suffering and how to make the shift to a more abundant mindset (7:40) How negative anticipation inhibits your ability and motivation to take action (9:18) The subtle but significant difference between guilt and shame that can derail your life (11:47) Why the “blinking lights” in your mind light the path to destruction and how you can turn them off (14:29) How your inner dialogue magnetizes the results you get in your life (15:41) Post on Instagram with #letsbebrilliant and tag @cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:  https://cherylanneskolnicki.com Find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/program/

The immense uncertainty and anxiety in our lives today is creating a mental health crisis for some. This can take a variety of forms, but there’s no doubt that these unprecedented times have been difficult for all of us. A lot of women are seeking guidance. But how do you know if you should consider therapy or coaching? And what is the difference? In this episode, I discuss the difference in focus and methodology between coaches and therapists, and how to decide which is right for your unique circumstances. Show highlights include: Immensely valuable ways coaches and therapists can provide clarity and insight you can’t get on your own (3:45) A significant distinction between coaches and counselors and how it helps you make the right choice for your situation (4:39) How to benefit from the specific set of skills that a coach brings into the helping relationship (7:14) A foundational part of your life therapists are trained to help you understand and overcome so you can move forward (8:09) How a coach can open your eyes to the next steps you need towards your goals (9:12) Where to seek help for past trauma that is holding you back in the present (15:22) A unique service that helps you find the therapist that best meets your needs (20:08) Post on Instagram with #letsbebrilliant and tag @cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne’s work: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com Find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/program/

Have you experienced the feeling of achieving your personal, professional, and financial goals… yet still feeling dissatisfied? We often get stuck in our “zone of excellence”, collecting achievements and rewards that don’t speak to the core of who we really are. However, we stay there because it’s comfortable and relatively easy, and we avoid moving into the “zone of genius”, where our true passions lay. In this episode, bestselling author Gay Hendricks and I discuss, why your zone of genius is key to unlocking brilliant balance in your life, why we don’t allow ourselves to be happy (and how to fix it), and how to increase the amount of luck in your life. Gay Hendricks is the author of The Big Leap, a book that reveals a simple yet comprehensive program for overcoming our one barrier to happiness and fulfillment, providing a clear path for achieving our true potential and attaining not only financial success but also success in love and life. His latest book, Conscious Luck, reveals eight ways to change your fortunes through the power of intention. Gay has appeared on more than 500 radio and television shows, including Oprah, CNN, CNBC, 48 HOURS and others. Show highlights include: Why we avoid hanging out in our “zone of genius” and how that holds us back (4:25) The surprising way compassion can prevent you from achieving your goals (8:04) How to effectively get your message across without using words (9:52) Why intellectual genius prevents you from living a well-rounded life (12:54) The number one explanation given for failed relationships (and how you can avoid it) (15:35) The counterintuitive reason we don’t allow ourselves to be happy (17:16) Why your “zone of excellence” is a potential-destroying trap (23:42) Research-backed methods to increase the amount of luck in your life (27:48) Why a traffic jam can be your greatest opportunity for personal growth (33:10) Post on Instagram with #letsbebrilliant and tag @cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:  https://cherylanneskolnicki.com Find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/program/

When our world becomes chaotic, it can be hard to tell if we’re still making the kind of progress we want in our lives. But even in the best of times, progress doesn’t follow a consistent path. You will have setbacks and missteps. But that doesn’t mean that you’ve failed. You have to look at the big picture to get an accurate idea of your progress. In this episode, I discuss why your emotions are a poor indicator of progress, how to avoid discouragement by accurately assessing what you have accomplished, and how to avoid emotional overreactions to highs and lows.   Show highlights include: Why early wins set you up for future failure (and what to do about it) (5:53) The subtle way your emotions trick you into thinking you’re not making progress (6:39) The one element you must have in order to accurately gauge your progress (7:49) A simple, low-tech tool that keeps you on track with your goals (9:20) How to be absolutely certain you’re taking the right actions Post on Instagram with #letsbebrilliant and tag @cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:  https://cherylanneskolnicki.com Find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/program/

With back-to-school in sight, we have so many unknowns to face. This will be unlike any other school year we’ve experienced before. And while we didn’t choose any of the circumstances we are about to face, challenges provide the opportunity to grow. And the way we grow is by leaning into the discomfort. In this encore episode, I discuss why avoiding discomfort causes failure, the subtle way comparison drags you down, and three crucial strategies to reframe and conquer your discomfort in order to grow. Show highlights include: The long-distance runner’s best strategies for overcoming your discomfort (9:01) Why welcoming discomfort makes you more comfortable (12:20) A counterintuitive way to use visualization to neutralize uncomfortable situations (13:56) Why “toughing it out” is never the right answer to discomfort (and what you should do instead) (14:53) The sneaky way your brain blows discomfort completely out of proportion (16:11) Three mindset shifts that help you grow through uncomfortable situations (20:15) Post on Instagram with #letsbebrilliant and tag @cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:  https://cherylanneskolnicki.com Find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/program/

Are you feeling overworked? Crazy busy? Stretched too thin? You know you should be prioritizing your health and family, but it seems impossible when there are so many things that need to get done. How do you decide what is most important? In this episode, bestselling author Greg McKeown joins me to discuss the benefits of essentialism, the false dichotomy between yes and no, and how to set up your phone for maximum productivity.  Show highlights include: The secret to overcoming your feeling of being overly busy and stretched too thin (4:16) Why having lots of great opportunities is bad for your business (6:09) This technique holds the key to effectively prioritizing your life (8:15) Why having children makes it easier to become an essentialist (11:27) The #1 thing you can do TODAY to become an essentialist (12:30) Why saying no is often the most polite thing you can do (16:35) Why the ability to courageously defend your position is one of the most important skills you can have (21:45) The counterintuitive way perfectionism destroys essentialism (23:49) A fresh new way to think about your “mission” (26:09) The devastating drawback to flexibility (31:05) Post on Instagram with #letsbebrilliant and tag @cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:  https://cherylanneskolnicki.com Find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/program/

This time of year is a great time to pause and reflect. The start of school and other new beginnings are often the best time to ask yourself what dreams and challenges are out there for you. Maybe it’s a new job or starting your own business. But often the idea of striving for the next level immediately brings out the voice of your inner critic, telling you that you’re not good enough. I’ve identified three lies that prevent women from going after their dreams, and in this episode, I’ll share those lies and what you can do to overcome them. Show highlights include: The deeper emotion that holds you back from your dreams (5:00) How to silence your inner critic and level up your life (7:15) The experience myth that keeps you stuck and settling for less (8:11) How to leverage the talents you have to take advantage of new opportunities (11:12) The assumption that destroys your self-confidence when you’re trying something new (13:20) Only say you’re unqualified after you’ve taken these three steps (16:42) Why your lack of experience could be the best thing that ever happened to a company (17:30) Post on Instagram with #letsbebrilliant and tag @cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:  https://cherylanneskolnicki.com Find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/program/

Maintaining balance as a working mom is a huge challenge. When the stress of your day meets the stress of your family, things can get ugly. If you find yourself yelling at your children only to regret it afterwards, this episode is for you. Parenting expert Heather Chauvin joins me to show you why we yell, why trying to change your child’s behavior is a mistake, and how to retrain your brain to handle stress without yelling. Show highlights include: Why yelling is a symptom and how you can fix the underlying problem (5:57) The surprising reason that keeps you from living peacefully in the “green zone” (8:14) This common misconception about yelling could change your relationships (9:05) What a triggering situation reveals about you (12:00) How stage 4 cancer transformed one woman’s approach to healthy communication (13:32) How a culture of victimhood is destroying your family (16:30) The subtle way yelling trains your children to ignore you (17:47) How to overcome perceived time constraints that lead to yelling (21:36) The single best way to get your partner on board when making changes (28:03) How we teach our children that women don’t matter (34:09) Post on Instagram with #letsbebrilliant and tag @cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:  https://cherylanneskolnicki.com Find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/program/

Who are you following online? Who has your attention? This may not seem like that big of a deal, but the truth is that we are profoundly impacted by the messages we internalize on a regular basis. Sometimes the effects are so subtle that you don’t realize it until it builds up and hits you all at once. From body image to current events, you are getting bombarded with hundreds of messages every day and they shape your world-view whether you like it or not. In today’s episode, I discuss how to curate the information you receive, how social media shapes your thoughts and opinions, and five key questions to ask about your online environment. Show highlights include: How social media changed the way others influence your life (4:45) This simple exercise highlights how specifically tailored your social media feed is (5:35) A fundamental question to ask yourself about the information you receive (8:06) How the pandemic amplifies the impact of curation (10:41) Five questions to ask yourself to determine how your online environment is affecting you (12:27)  The bravest thing you can do to combat the effects of curation (15:20) Online environments you should avoid like the plague (18:26) Post on Instagram with #letsbebrilliant and tag @cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:  https://cherylanneskolnicki.com Find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/program/

Conversations about body image are some of the most difficult to have with our daughters. So many of us have our own struggles and insecurities and don’t know what to say, much less how to guide them through their insecurities.  In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Ashley Solomon to discuss how to handle body image issues with your daughter, why avoiding the discussion is dangerous, and how to know when to seek professional help  Show highlights include: The root of why food and body image issues are so difficult to address (8:38) The secret to instilling true confidence in yourself (10:38) An insidious hidden danger of avoiding these conversations with your daughter (13:50) Why you shouldn’t fear saying the wrong thing, and how to recover well when you do (17:03) The universal core messages that you need to get across to your children (18:16) How to counter dangerously incorrect info on diet and nutrition (23:07) A serious sign that healthy habits are being taken too far (28:36) A trick to filtering unhelpful messages from your social media (33:16) How to know when it’s time to seek professional help (33:50) Dr. Ashley Solomon is a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder of Galia Collaborative, an organization that empowers purpose-driven women to elevate their impact by developing their mental strength and well-being. Dr. Solomon is a nationally-recognized expert in the treatment of body image, eating concerns, and stress. She serves organizations and individuals through both therapy and coaching and blends her warm spirit, brain science, and real-life wisdom to support women at challenge points in their lives.  Website: https://galiacollaborative.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/galiacollaborative/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/galiacollaborative/ Download Ashley's Mental Wellness Assessment to check in on your own mental health. Post on Instagram with #letsbebrilliant and tag @cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:  https://cherylanneskolnicki.com Find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/program/

We all have default responses to stress. Whether it’s overeating, procrastinating, or mood swings, it can bring out the worst in your personality. You may also notice that stress sends your inner critic into overdrive. In today’s episode, I discuss three reasons perfectionism seems comforting in stressful times, why it can hurt your relationships, and the steps you can take to overcome it.  Show highlights include: The harmful effect of stress on your inner monologue (5:18) The surprising reason you fall into perfectionism in times of stress (6:23) Why perfectionism gives you a false sense of security (11:30) How perfectionism destroys your relationship with others (12:43) The three-step process you can use to overcome perfectionism (14:46) Why striving for perfection limits personal growth (15:24) Post on Instagram with #letsbebrilliant and tag @cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:  https://cherylanneskolnicki.com Find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/program/

You know that stress affects your mood. But do you know the other factors in your environment that, when combined, can dramatically impact the way you feel? This can lead to dramatic mood swings that leave you feeling out of control. In this episode, I discuss three warning signs that your stress levels are too high, the emotion you need to avoid, and how to break out of the patterns that cause mood swings. Show highlights include: Two subtle causes of mood swings that you need to pay attention to (3:06) These hidden triggers may be affecting your mood without you knowing it (4:27) This simple technique can help you better understand and manage your moods (7:26) This underlying issue can “turn up the volume” on your negative emotions (9:41) This internal warning sign may be telling you that your stress levels are dangerously high (14:28) Why you default to this lazy emotion when you’re stressed (18:47) Post on Instagram with #letsbebrilliant and tag @cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:  https://cherylanneskolnicki.com Find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/program/

Challenging times can lead to overwhelm and confusion. As your to-do list grows, so can your stress levels. And when this happens it can be easy to shut down and avoid doing what you know you need to get done.  We often slip into procrastination when times are tough. In this episode, you’ll hear why we procrastinate, tips on how to overcome the feelings that lead to procrastination, and a simple activity that can get you back to finishing your to do list. Show highlights include: Sneaky ways you attempt to disguise procrastination (3:01) 3 reasons why you procrastinate when you’re stressed (4:22) The toxic emotion that leads to procrastination (6:11) This one simple thing will make procrastination a distant memory (10:23) This 10-minute activity can refocus and recenter you when you’re overwhelmed (12:16) Getting these overlooked tasks done is the key to ending procrastination (13:43) Post on Instagram with #letsbebrilliant and tag @cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne’s work: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com Find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/program/

Have you ever found yourself saying something like, “Where are those chips?” or “I really need a drink” after a stressful day? For so many of us, stress causes bad habits to resurface. We eat too much, drink too much, and move too little. While this is common, it’s also destructive. In this episode, I’m sharing why we turn to food and alcohol when we’re stressed, and I’m giving you a simple question to get you back on the right track if you don’t like how you feel. This is the first of a four part series on Stress Watchouts. Show highlights include: 2 reasons it’s so easy to eat or drink too much when you’re stressed (1:31) The truth about alcohol and sleep (2:30) The reason you aren’t exercising as much as you probably should be right now (4:42) Overcome this misperception and you’ll learn to love movement (6:20) This one question can help you get just enough food and exercise to feel amazing (9:40) Post on Instagram with #letsbebrilliant and tag @cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:  https://cherylanneskolnicki.com Find out more about the Brilliant Balance Breakthrough program: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/program/

Do you have a dream you keep to yourself or play off as “someday,” because you think it’s impractical to go after right now? Maybe when the kids are older, right? So we fill our days with “busy,” which is hard to avoid in certain seasons of life. But if we’re not careful, “busy” can turn into a never-ending distraction from our dreams. Sound familiar? Then this episode is for you. This week, I’m sharing why declaring your desire is essential to a fulfilling life, the three hurdles you have to overcome in order to achieve your dreams, and talking with others about your goals may be the most helpful thing you can do. Show highlights include: The three roadblocks you have to push through to get what you want (5:48) How you can avoid the pitfall where many women lose sight of their dreams and settle for less (6:15) This is the first step in overcoming your fear of judgment from others (6:43) If you get comfortable accepting this barrier, you’ll never get what you want from life (9:53) This particular fear can stop you before you even get started, even when you have a clear plan for defeating it (12:31) Why discussing this particular issue with others can open doors you never imagined (13:15) The 2 steps you must take to get what you want (16:12) Post on Instagram with #letsbebrilliant and tag @cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne’s work: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com Find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/program/

So many of us are terrified of failure, and understandably so. From the beginning of our education, we’re conditioned to avoid failure by any means necessary. But what if you were able to stop seeing it as an end state, and rather a path to growth. The fact is, you CAN recover from failure. In this episode, I share the 3 questions to ask yourself when confronted by failure, why failure is not necessarily a bad thing, and the exact steps you need to take in order to benefit from your perceived failures. Show highlights include: This is the biggest fear that most women have (3:10) Viewing failure this way can crush you, here’s how you can turn it around (4:22) This mindset shift on failure can push you forward in ways success never could (4:50) Asking this essential question is the first step to overcoming a failure (6:02) Avoid this to prevent failure from taking a toxic stranglehold on your life (7:37) This is the ONLY way you can make failure useful (10:38)  The lessons Michael Jordan’s failures can teach anyone (14:48) This is the worst thing you can do when recovering from failure (16:35) Post on Instagram with #letsbebrilliant and tag @cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:  https://cherylanneskolnicki.com Find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/program/

During times of uncertainty, it may be tempting to try and get your life back to “normal” as quickly as possible. But what if that’s not actually the best thing for you? When life gives you a chance to stop and reflect, how do you make the most of it? In this episode, I discuss why a pause may be the best thing to happen to you, how to take advantage of a chance to reset, and how this reset can apply to both your professional and personal life.  Show highlights include: Why the current pause we’re in could be exactly what you need (6:40) Do this to make the most of this (or any) dramatic change in your life (8:15) If you are currently doing this with your time, you could be wasting a huge opportunity for growth (10:24) 3 ways the pause can restore balance to your life and work (9:05) The most tragic mistake you could make as a result of this pause (11:45) Post on Instagram with #letsbebrilliant and tag @cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne’s work: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com Find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/program/

For many of us, working from home is new territory. It was one thing to maintain brilliant balance when there was a clear separation between work and home, but this is an entirely new dynamic.  If you’re finding yourself increasingly frustrated trying to be productive in your work while still being present for your family, this episode is for you. I’m going to give you some of my best tips on how to best set up your home for work, arrange your schedule so that nothing falls through the cracks and set clear boundaries on when to be in work mode and when to put it away for the day. Show highlights include: Doing this properly can make or break your productivity when working from home (4:53) Do these three things to get the most out of your home workspace (5:43) A game-changing purchase that will revolutionize your ability to work at home (7:13) A kind and clever way to let your family know when you shouldn’t be disturbed (8:16) A simple scheduling technique that helps organize ALL your responsibilities (9:21) Take this key step with your partner to avoid scheduling confusion and chaos (15:01) Intentionally approaching these 2 thresholds is key to moving smoothly through your day (17:32) Post on Instagram with #letsbebrilliant and tag @cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:  https://cherylanneskolnicki.comFind out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/

Some of the most difficult situations to face in life are times of uncertainty. Believe it or not, most of us are better able to cope and prepare when we know something bad is going to happen versus when we’re not sure what to expect. Uncertainty can cause your brain to spiral out of control with worst-case scenarios. In this episode, I’ll shed some light on how to handle your biological and psychological stress responses, including ways to prepare for that worst-case scenario, and things you must do to maintain balance when you don’t know what’s next. Show highlights include: The biological reason worry is worse for you than what you’re worried about (3:01) Understanding this psychological truth about your response to threats will get you through any situation (3:52) How your brain reacts to uncertainty and how use this to your advantage (4:43) These 2 important steps will bring you back to balance in times of stress (7:45) A step-by-step process to prepare yourself for the worst-case scenario (10:43) The secret to making good decisions when faced with uncertainty (12:24) This is one of the most important things to get right when you’re stressed (12:39) The simple but magical ways to knock out mental clutter so you can think clearly (15:18) Post on Instagram with #letsbebrilliant and tag @cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:  https://cherylanneskolnicki.com Find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/

It’s important to view the world from an honest and informed perspective. After all, you can’t just stick your head in the sand and pretend that everything is always fine. But if you feel yourself slipping into an anxious state based on external factors, it’s important to understand what causes this...and also how you can overcome it. You have more power and control than you might think. In this episode, I’ll discuss what causes this anxiety, and 3 important steps you can take to build up your own emotional resilience. Show highlights include: Concrete proof that how you feel is caused by this one thing (1:28) To be emotionally resilient, you must first learn this critical skill (4:05) The shocking reason you may feel that you’re in grave danger, even when you’re completely safe (4:35) This little known part of your nervous system is essential to regaining your sense of calm (5:29) This simple exercise can help you overcome intense stress (6:27) The way you do this one thing will dictate your emotional response (10:30) This type of response to a situation will help you defeat any negative emotion (15:10) Taking this specific type of action will prevent your emotions from sabotaging you when under stress (18:11) Post on Instagram with #letsbebrilliant and tag @cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:  https://cherylanneskolnicki.com Find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/

Staying connected in our current environment of quarantine and social distancing requires creativity. It’s not an option to turn yourself into a hermit simply because you’re forced to stay away from other people physically. We’re wired for connection, after all.  While we know things will eventually return to normal, there’s no doubt that some innovations will stand the test of time, forever changing the way we interact with one another. In this episode, I discuss several of the most creative ways I have seen women forging connections in this new environment and how you can make them work for you. Show highlights include: What to do when your normal support systems are altered in unexpected ways (2:07) These people may be perfect to effectively continue your children’s education in the absence of teachers (4:20) Survive restaurant closures by doing this… even if you can’t cook! (7:04) The best way to leverage technology to stay in touch with friends you can’t see face-to-face (9:07) This is a simple way to maintain some of your family’s routine, even when you can’t leave your house (11:40) Post on Instagram with #letsbebrilliant and tag @cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:  https://cherylanneskolnicki.com Find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/

As current events take over the news and our conversations, it seems that our world has completely changed overnight. Women are faced with adjusting to their “new normal.” Staying at home and social distancing are one thing, but how do you respond to the very real threats this downturn poses to your career and economic stability? Thankfully, you’ve worked hard, made connections, and have had some success, so you don’t have to start from square one… But what should you do to make sure you can land on your feet no matter what happens in the economy? In this episode, I discuss the 5 steps you must take NOW so you can be ready if you need to make a change quickly. Show highlights include: How to respond well when outside forces turn your life and career upside down (1:45) The difficult but essential mindset shift you must make to reinforce your value (4:39) Reflect on this to set yourself up for success if you’re forced to pivot quickly (6:40) Developing this asset can launch you above the competition for your next job (8:13) Ditch the paper resume and focus on this tool to promote your work experience (11:57) These are the most important people you can connect with right now (14:20) Nervous about what the future holds? Prepare yourself with my Career Agility Workshop the week of April 13th. Register now at https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/careerworkshop  Post on Instagram with #letsbebrilliant and tag @cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:  https://cherylanneskolnicki.com Find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/

Years ago, my approach to time management was like that of a swimmer. I focused on what was in front of me, got it done and moved on to the next thing. And when life is calmer, like the water in a pool, this approach to time management works well. But when things get more complicated, all of a sudden it may seem as though you got dropped in the middle of the ocean. Instead of still water, you have waves coming at you from every direction. And this requires a different approach. In this episode, I’ll teach you the 3 important skills you must learn to take the time management approach of a surfer.  Show highlights include: What swimmers can teach you about how to approach your daily tasks (5:30) The unmistakable sign you need to change your time management style (10:01) The #1 skill you must master to “surf” effectively (11:18) If you try to surf without this key attribute, you’ll get tossed by the waves (15:26) How to successfully push through the grueling transition from swimmer to surfer (17:27)  zAs a disclaimer, this episode was recorded prior to the social distancing impacts around current events.  If any pieces of this episode sound slightly tone deaf, it’s because they were recorded in a world that had a very different tone. It’s amazing how the world can change in just a couple of weeks, isn’t it? Regardless, I assure you the topic holds up. This episode will help you manage the “ocean of unknown” we’ve been dropped into - so, grab your board and let’s learn how to surf together..... Post on Instagram with #letsbebrilliant and tag @cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:  https://cherylanneskolnicki.com Find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/

Have you ever been frustrated because you couldn’t seem to get your message across to another person? Have you been in the middle of a conversation and said something that seemed to shut down dialogue, but weren’t sure why? When there is a gap between what you meant to communicate and what another person understands, things can shut down quickly. Often, your words can have an impact that runs completely counter to what you intended, and for a variety of reasons. In today’s episode, I’ll discuss four factors to consider when interacting with others, and how this awareness can make you a much more effective communicator.  Show highlights include: The 3 most important pieces of the communication puzzle to consider when you are interacting with anyone (3:24) These four factors can dramatically affect the way your intention is understood when communicating with others (5:23) This dynamic can give your words more weight than you intend, resulting in unintended consequences if you’re not aware of it (8:57) If you often feel misunderstood, you may be unintentionally confusing your message by doing this (11:12)  How identity privilege can be silently undermining your efforts to relate to others, and how to fix it (16:54) This specific aspect of your communication style can have a major impact on how your words are taken by others (20:03) Post on Instagram with #letsbebrilliant and tag @cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:  https://cherylanneskolnicki.com Find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/

Roughly 18% of the U.S. population suffers from crippling anxiety, and a much larger percentage deals with anxiety on some level. You may even struggle with this yourself.  It can be difficult to be around people who are experiencing anxiety without being at risk of internalizing some of that anxiety as your own… Unless you know how to prevent it.  In today’s episode, I’m going to give you my best strategies for helping ease the anxiety of others, without letting it affect the brilliant balance of your life. Show highlights include: How developing these types of practices can keep you balanced, centered, and grounded to live your best life (3:00) Don’t leave this part of your brain unprotected from anxious people (6:03) This personality trait is crucial to your success in life and business, but can also lead to your downfall (6:39) Use these 3 tried and tested strategies for avoiding anxiety in your own life… even when surrounded by anxious people (7:18) This can be a quick way to soothe the mind of an anxious friend or colleague (9:43) Try this mindset to avoid taking on another person’s anxiety when you are the one who has to help them cope (14:19) The one surprising technique you should NEVER use when dealing with an anxious person (19:07) This specific song has been scientifically proven to reduce anxiety levels (20:40) Post on Instagram with #letsbebrilliant and tag @cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:  https://cherylanneskolnicki.com Find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/

When couples decide to have a baby, maybe they have a good idea of how much time it will take to feed and rock and change diapers … but how much extra work does a child create in a household, and how do successful couples divide it?  Research has proven that a new child “disrupts” the natural division of labor in your household and can even lead to anger and resentment in your partner.  In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jill Yavorsky, an Assistant Professor of Sociology and Organizational Science at UNCC to discuss the data around what a new child means for your household division of labor and give you some tips to mitigate your workload before resentment builds.  Show highlights include: How your first child “breaks” the natural division of labor in your household and what to do about it (8:59)  The truth about why men overestimate how much childcare and housework they do by 3x or more (14:44)  How your thoughts are tricking you into feeling like you’re doing more than you are (15:55)  Why men tend to enjoy more leisure time than women — especially after children (16:53)  Why date nights are the absolute worst time to bring up childcare and  household duties (19:48)  How something as simple as splitting childcare and household work drastically decreases your chances of divorce (22:07)  The simple, 2-step formula to create a better, happier marriage after your first child (29:50)  Post on Instagram with #letsbebrilliant and tag @cskolnicki Learn more about Dr. Jill Yavorsky: https://pages.uncc.edu/jyavorsk/ Connect on twitter @JillYavorsky1 Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:  https://cherylanneskolnicki.com Find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/

Hey Friends! I have a short special episode for you today because I want to let you know about something really cool that’s happening in the Brilliant Balance community this month - designed just for busy working moms! If you wanted to take part in one of our live workshops, but couldn’t work it into your busy life, you won’t want to miss this FREE online workshop! 3 Steps to Rockstar Status http://CherylanneSkolnicki.com/RockstarWorkshop If you’re struggling because you have too much to do, not enough time, and constantly feel exhausted, join me for 3 Steps to Rockstar Status on March 16! In a private, pop-up Facebook group, we’ll teach you how to get started with the Brilliant Balance model. Each day there will be a short, live session PACKED with tips and tricks that will teach you how to: Increase your energy Boost your productivity Feel truly fulfilled in your life Build toward your legacy You’ll learn these steps from me and other working moms who know exactly what you’re going through, along with a supportive community of like-minded women who just get it.  Register now at http://CherylanneSkolnicki.com/RockstarWorkshop.  We start on March 16!

Do you ever worry that you work too much? You love the work you do and know that it provides benefits, to your clients, your family, and to you. But when the motivation to work begins to take priority over your family, relationships, or personal life, has it gone too far?  The term “workaholic” has been tossed around for decades, but how do you know if you really are working too much? And if you are, how do you take steps to fix it?  In today’s episode, I’m going to help you define what it means to be a workaholic, help you figure out why you work too much, and finally, help you figure out how to work less without inducing panic! Show highlights include: Why doing the work you love can be silently destroying your most important relationships, and how to restore balance (3:15) These 7 behaviors are warning signs that you are over-working and putting the other areas of your life at risk (4:55) The true reason you work too much, and why you have the power to fix it yourself (6:35) The difference between “work engagement” and workaholism, and why getting it wrong is worse than you think (7:58) These six motivations to work seem harmless, but taking them too far can be shortening your life (9:30) 3 easy ways to redirect your motivation to work that can bring balance to your life (18:35) The counterintuitive reason leaving things on your to-do list can set your mind at ease (21:54) Post on Instagram with #letsbebrilliant and tag @cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:  https://cherylanneskolnicki.com Find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/

When you started your career, you were probably optimistic and excited for what it could hold. But when the excitement fades and you find yourself at odds with your job, it can be difficult to admit that you’ve fallen out of love with your career. If you dread getting up each morning, or even if you “need” that glass of wine each night to decompress from the day, you may need to consider a career change. In today’s episode we will discuss the top 3 signs that you are ready for a career change, why that can be hard to admit, and how to find the courage to step out and find a career that you love! Show highlights include: How to find the courage to make a career change (4:27) What to do when you just don’t care about your work (6:06) The shocking truth about liking your job (7:19) How liking your career is an act of service (8:40) Can’t admit you need a change? Try this! (9:40) How your fears are fooling you into keeping your job (11:29) The sneaky way your subconscious is telling you it's time for a change (14:15) Why “needing” a drink after work may be a sign that you actually need a new career (14:45) What binge watching Netflix is telling you about your career (16:04) Why keeping your job could be damaging your health (17:46) How to “reactivate” your career without changing jobs (20:20) Post on Instagram with #letsbebrilliant and tag @cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:  https://cherylanneskolnicki.com Find out more about Brilliant Balance Breakthrough: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/