Brilliant Balance Blog

Several years ago, I stopped answering the question “How are you?” with what had sadly become my standard reply, “I’m great! Just SO busy.” I was, of course, busy. Who isn’t? We live in a culture that’s fully committed to making us feel like if we’re not packing every second of the day with something,…

As the new year kicks off and holiday break fades into the distance, the challenge of packing healthy lunches each morning returns – ones that we enjoy, and ones that our children will actually eat. I’m a huge proponent of packed lunches for everyone – good nutrition leads to a better mindset throughout the day,…

I have a thing for calendars. And planners. And to do lists. If you give me a stolen 15 minutes, I’m probably going to use it to scribble out a list or a plan on the nearest flat surface or screen. You could rightfully call me a little obsessed. But this thing for planning and…

Here we are, about to step into a brand new year, the ink still wet on our freshly made promises to ourselves, our minds full of possibilities and potential, and already, cynicism and self-doubt are creeping in. “You are such a mess,” your inner critic chides. “You know you’re not going to stick with this,”…