The Brilliant Balance Blog

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 […]

We all know what happens if you give a mouse a cookie, but what about if you give a mom 10 minutes? You might feel there is just not enough time to do all the things you need to get done, and chances are it’s stressing you out. Today I’m going to discuss just how […]

The holidays are full of family, friends, and cheer, but can also come with a fair amount of stress. And this alone can take its toll on you. But did you know – sometimes you are actually adding to your stress and don’t even know it? Today I’m going to discuss the four major aspects […]

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. […]

The dog days of summer. That season in the year that can drain your productivity to a snail’s pace. We stay up later than usual, attend parties, and take longer vacations (all fun, but…). All too often, being in summer mode gives us an excuse to hit pause on our good habits. And even though […]