The Brilliant Balance Blog

Have you ever been called “superwoman” and felt a burst of pride in your ability to get everything and anything done? But realize later that the feeling was overrated? While considering yourself a “superwoman” gives you a short-lived rush, it also burdens you with heavy and unrealistic expectations. These unrealistic expectations can riddle you with […]

Women generally hold themselves to certain standards that keep us seen as ‘good’ in the eyes of society. We try to play safe and only exhibit certain ‘accepted’ behaviors because of this. But why? Why do we hold ourselves to these standards and deprive ourselves of our essential wants, desires, and even dreams? Elise Loehnen […]

Do you ever feel like you’re doing too much? Rhetorical question, right? We often say we “have no choice.” And even though we end up acknowledging we’re doing too much and taking on extra responsibility that’s weighing heavily on us… We aren’t doing the things that help us lighten this load. The truth is, some […]

We’re often raised to seek approval from others: At school, we’re rewarded for behaving well and studying. As adults, we get job titles and money when we work hard. That makes it easy to neglect the things nobody rewards us for.  But the moments no one else sees are often the most fulfilling and meaningful. […]

Have you ever had a day that didn’t go as expected? Maybe you thought it would be sunny and planned a day outdoors, but then it rained. Or maybe there was more traffic than you anticipated, and you were late to work. Either way, you may have ended up disappointed and frustrated based on your […]

Did Valentine’s Day make you feel either utterly adored or deeply unlovable? That’s why it’s called a hangover – but not the kind where you drank too much the night before. Today we’re talking about an emotional hangover where you still feel the residue the following day. And in this episode, we’re going to be […]

The holiday season is fast approaching. The brisk weather, festive wreaths, and towering Christmas trees should top off the happiest season of all. But for many women – especially mothers – this festive period can bring on a whole new set of expectations that make the season less about enjoying fun and family, and more […]