The Brilliant Balance Blog

So many of us want to be more productive. Because most of us live in a chronic state of affairs in which we have too much to do and not enough time to do it. Staring down our never-ending list makes us feel like we’ll never catch a break…we’re just destined to run on this […]

Life is full of little boxes pleading to be checked off; it all starts in school with classes to be taken, clubs to be joined, and most importantly, a degree to be earned. As we get older and life throws more challenges at us, we realize how many things we think we need to do […]

New Year’s Eve is the most popular time for people to make goals. For example… the gyms are packed in January and full of motivation. But by February, the crowd dies off. People become less interested and don’t follow through on their resolutions. What happened? Reaching your goals is about making better choices. And if […]

If you are stuck doing the same thing every day, life gets stagnant. You start to feel drained, unmotivated, and without options. But unhappy circumstances won’t change unless you do. In fact, you might even be standing in your own way. In this episode, you’ll learn why doing different things brings the most potential to […]

If you’ve seen the movie Groundhog Day, you’d probably take it as a light-hearted comedy. But below its silly surface, you’ll find lessons on true purpose and meaning in your life. Whether it’s how you make a goal or how you’re reaching them, the process can feel overwhelming and make you miserable. Then you get […]

New beginnings bring new possibilities. And after a year like we’ve just had, something new sounds pretty good, right? Unfortunately, it’s easy to go overboard with resolutions. That’s why so many women burn out quickly and end the year right where they started. But not you. Not this year. In this episode, I share my […]

Have you ever said, “I’ll be so happy when…” or “I won’t be happy until…”? Or felt let down upon achieving a huge life goal? This is common for high-achieving women. Nothing is worse than staking your happiness on a goal, only to feel empty when you get what you thought you wanted. But it […]

The immense uncertainty and anxiety in our lives today is creating a mental health crisis for some. This can take a variety of forms, but there’s no doubt that these unprecedented times have been difficult for all of us. A lot of women are seeking guidance. But how do you know if you should consider […]