The Brilliant Balance Blog

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 […]

There are times in life when everything feels out of balance. You struggle through the basics and find every moment stressful. When you’re off your game, everything feels kind of impossible! At those times, it’s important to remember there are three legs holding up the stool of life. And when one is a little wiggly, […]

Challenging times can lead to a sense of overwhelm and confusion. As the amount of things on your to-do list grows, so can your stress levels, and when this happens it can be easy to just shut down and avoid doing the things you know need to get done. Procrastination seems like the easiest choice […]

These days, “doing it all well” might sound like an unlikely dream. And you’re not alone – even the most productive people get overwhelmed. The answer to constant overwhelm? It’s not working faster to rapidly get through your list of to-dos – it’s actually slowing down. It might sound counter-intuitive, but once you get into […]

When you’re managing the many aspects of your professional life and your home life (and don’t forget about yourself!), your to-do list can get out of control quickly. Sometimes it’s so extreme, you don’t even know where to begin. Overwhelm, anyone? In this episode, you’ll hear about the three steps to break the feeling of […]

Your hard work can be hard on others. When we are excessively stressed, it can easily spillover from work into family life. It affects how we interact with people – especially those closest to us – EVEN if we don’t see it. The truth is, whenever we start to fall out of balance, we think […]