The Brilliant Balance Blog

Are you intrigued by the allure of instant results? The better question might be, who isn’t? In fact, walk into any store and you’ll see just how intriguing this idea is simply from what’s on the shelves. The claims blare forth from every product label and magazine cover. We’re living in a culture that flat […]

Did you wake up this morning with a tiny pit in your stomach? A little dread for the week ahead? Nothing major, of course. You might have taken a few minutes to look over your work calendar for the week, assessed the days that are going to be “the bad ones,” and then assured yourself […]

Written by Brilliant Balance guest writer Shauna Van Bogart – speaker, content marketer, and communication specialist who is on a mission to remind women that taking care of themselves is a non-negotiable piece of the equation”. How do you talk to yourself? – Shauna Van Bogart 28 times. That’s how many times I spoke negatively about myself […]

I love Mondays. That’s weird, right? But I do. I love my work, I love my team, and I love my clients, and so I’ve really grown to look forward to the start of each new week! These days I start Mondays strong…with my morning rituals…plus a workout…a strong coffee…and hopefully a good hair day […]

Written by Darcy Crociata – Brilliant Balance guest writer, CEO of Crociata Consulting, and master mom delegator.   I admit it. I love Sharpies, fun charts and a good checklist. And I have used these items in raising my kids (ages 12, 12 and 11) to appreciate a fresh start each morning and make order […]

If your family is anything like mine, the warm weather draws us out of the house like little butterflies emerging from a cocoon. We enjoy the warmth on our faces, get a chance to reconnect with our neighbors who were also in hibernation over the (long) winter, and plan our dinners on the patio based […]

I hope you had a wonderful Mother’s day yesterday. Mine was filled with good food, time outdoors and lots of time with my family – exactly what I asked for! Even though the day was mostly set aside for family, there were some things I had on my list that I wanted to get done […]

A few weeks ago, there was a front-page news story that really caught my eye – the passing of former First Lady Barbara Bush. Now stay with me here – I’m not trying to get political on any front. But there was one specific tribute that touched my heart in a big way: “I already […]