The Brilliant Balance Blog

We all want our kids to grow up with a passion for learning, while recognizing the value of challenging themselves and the importance of effort. These characteristics are a hallmark of a growth mindset. My guest today is Alexandra Eidens, co-founder of Big Life Journal. She is on a mission to help children develop a […]

When things are going great in your life, you’re moving forward toward your goals and your actions seemingly feel effortless. But when you’re not experiencing exceptional growth, it can feel like your feet are stuck in cement. If you feel like you’re stuck in a parked car, and you want to figure out how to […]

Without rest, we can easily fall into the trap of running ourselves into the ground headed for burnout. As a society, we’re addicted to speed, but sometimes, intentionally slowing down is what delivers rapid progress over the long-term. So today I’m going to share a framework to help you decide if you need to speed […]

Feeling comfortable is usually a good thing. But becoming too comfortable and complacent can hold you back from growing and moving forward. As an ambitious woman striving to reach your highest potential, I can tell you from experience that you’ll never get there if your “porridge” is always “just right.” One of the most significant […]

All of us go through setbacks as a normal part of life. How we react and respond to those setbacks will determine whether we stagnate… or we grow and develop. In today’s episode, you’re going to learn three simple strategies to make sure you really have control over your progress and you aren’t just reacting […]

Have you ever been in a situation where you felt like the outsider? Like you’re standing on the outside of a circle while everyone INSIDE it has what you want? It’s definitely not fun, and it can even be incredibly destructive, leading to feelings of envy, isolation, and depression. But it doesn’t have to be […]