The Brilliant Balance Blog

So many women struggle to say no. Whenever women get a request for their precious time, they feel like they owe it to the person asking. The reality is that time is finite. It’s the one resource we have that we can’t get back. Every yes we give to someone is a no we are […]

Laundry, unwashed dishes, meal plan for the week, work, medical appointments, and so much more. Being a mom comes with a seemingly endless to-do list. And you’re not only staring down a busy schedule – you’re also carrying around a mental list of decisions, reminders, and things you need to do. With so much to […]

Imagine you’re 16 again. Could you make better choices with the perspective you have today? So often, we base our decisions on our current perspective. And that can keep us stuck. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by our circumstances, fears, or other people’s opinions. But what if we could make all these choices with our […]

Sometimes we pride ourselves on ‘caring too much.’ But making a decision can feel practically impossible when you are trying to keep everyone else happy. And if you’re always yearning for approval, you’ll find it harder to make the right decisions for yourself. When you bury your own needs, you lose touch with the things […]

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 […]

You make choices everyday, but does your level of confidence affect your decisions? When you lack confidence, you might let other people determine your life’s direction, which can lead to disappointment and resentment. Whether you just “go with the flow” or ask for a lot of opinions before you make a decision, today’s episode can […]

Let’s face it – our parents are our very first, and often most impactful, teachers. From learning to walk and talk to providing lessons about manners to values, their commitment to this teaching role is core to who we become. Every dad has his own style, and probably also his own niche in this role. […]