The Brilliant Balance Blog

January can be seductive with so many “new year new you” marketing messages. We can easily get swept up in the excitement and then crash and burn by taking on way too much at once. It’s not a great way to begin a new year. Instead, we could give ourselves the chance to restore order […]

It turns out the most important conversations are the ones we have with ourselves. But if you’re not mindful, the discussion in your head can turn into “chatter”. That’s when your self-talk goes sideways and turns into endless anxiety-provoking worry. It’s the dark side of our inner voice that can poison our relationships, health, and […]

Your words shape your life. And you have an inner dialogue running at all times. But you may not know how profoundly that inner dialogue can affect your actions, decisions, and mindset. When it comes to harmful inner dialogue, I’ve noticed three major themes that hold women back from achieving the balance they’re striving for. […]

This time of year is a great time to pause and reflect. The start of school and other new beginnings are often the best time to ask yourself what dreams and challenges are out there for you. Maybe it’s a new job or starting your own business. But often the idea of striving for the […]

We all have default responses to stress. Whether it’s overeating, procrastinating, or mood swings, it can bring out the worst in your personality. You may also notice that stress sends your inner critic into overdrive. In today’s episode, I discuss three reasons perfectionism seems comforting in stressful times, why it can hurt your relationships, and […]

The inevitable ups and downs of life can really have an impact on our confidence; the trust (and faith) we have in ourselves and our abilities. It can affect how we think, how we act, and how we feel. Nearly ALL of the women I’ve advised have admitted they wanted more confidence. So today, we’re […]

There is a voice inside your head that is trying to shut down your dreams. If you let it win, it’s a voice that will hold you back and keep you playing small even when you’re capable of so much more. Today, we’ll talk about what that voice is REALLY trying to tell you when […]