Brilliant Balance

Let's face it, you take care of all of the things. Between work, kids, parents, partners, relationships, and constantly competing schedules, it can wear anyone out.  So before anything else, you need to make sure you are feeling well, energized, and able to tackle the stuff that is coming at you in your day. And this all starts with self care. In this episode, you'll find out about 5 daily self-ca...

We all want our kids to grow up with a passion for learning, while recognizing the value of challenging themselves and the importance of effort. These characteristics are a hallmark of a growth mindset. My guest today is Alexandra Eidens, co-founder of Big Life Journal. She is on a mission to help children develop a growth, resilient mindset so they can face life's challenges with confidence.  Tog...

We all know comparing ourselves to others isn't helpful and only makes us feel worse. Yet it can seem impossible to feel good about ourselves when others' lives look so much better.  In this episode, you'll discover how to escape the comparison trap in order to feel better about yourself, celebrate your achievements and have a more positive outlook on your own life! Show highlights include:  How t...

You've heard it from a lot of successful people: Serve your purpose, live your passion.  But most of us have regular jobs and financial obligations that don't give us the luxury of this type of thinking. Or so we think.  In this episode, you'll find out how to serve your purpose and pay the bills at the same time.  Listen now to live a fulfilled, joyful life and feel energized in your work without...

Meal planning is one of the biggest struggles for working moms. It can feel impossible to find healthy recipes the whole family will like and that are prepared quickly. Oh, and you have to make sure the kids don't get bored of the same food.  In this episode, you'll find out how you can make meal planning easy and fun. You'll learn how to reduce the process to a 15-20 minute task that makes the wh...

For our kids, we constantly celebrate milestones. Whether it's their first day of school, a religious celebration or just their birthday, we're great at turning milestones into memorable moments. But as adults, we often almost ignore our successes. Instead, we set our sights on the next thing and just march on without taking time to celebrate.  Are you ready to change that? Join Cherylanne to cele...

You may have heard tips from the world's most successful people on how to get better results out of yourself. And maybe you've tried some of them - from meditation, getting up before sunrise or completely transforming your diet.  But if you're like a lot of women, you still might be struggling to see the results you're striving for. In this episode, you'll find out why those results seem so hard t...

The way we feel about ourselves impacts everything - from our work to the way we treat our loved ones, and even to how much we can get done in a day.  But is there a way to overcome negative feelings? Or are we just out of luck on the days we wake up not feeling our best? In this episode, you'll find out why your feelings might not actually be yours. Instead of being a slave to your feelings, you'...

If you're a working mom, you may have gotten this question before. And you might frame your answer based on the financial benefits of your job ("I work so I can buy you clothes" or "so you can go to camp") since it's direct and easy to understand. But is there more we can teach our children in these moments about what it means to work?   In this episode, you'll find out how to talk to your kids ab...

We all want to be super productive and raise a thriving family. And we want to do it with plenty of time to focus on our own personal health and wellness, too. But putting all of this into practice isn't easy. In fact, most days it seems almost impossible to get everything done. And when life happens, what are the first things to go - maybe you ditch your morning workout so you can fit in a few er...

Time for a special episode of the podcast because we've got some really cool happenings in September that I think you'll want to be part of! I'm sharing the highlights in the episode and dropping links to more information here in the show notes. And believe me, if you like the podcast, you'll LOVE these two experiences! 30 Days to Vibrant Energy Challenge http://CherylanneSkolnicki.com/EnergyChall...

Back to school time can be a whirlwind: The lazy days of summer come to an abrupt halt and the kids' daily schedules pick up again, along with a seemingly ever-increasing rush of additional back-to-school commitments. But with a couple of tricks, the start of the school year doesn't have to be stressful. Did you know some moms have actually figured out how to make back-to-school time fun and excit...

When we're young, summers seem to last forever. We all harbor some amazing memories of a simpler life, when school was out for 2 months and we had all the freedom in the world. Why do those moments get rarer as we grow up?  Life, work and our seemingly endless to-do lists can make us feel like life moves faster and the memories become fewer as time goes on. But if you want to, you can design your...

In theory, vacations are amazing. You get to watch your kids or family marvel at different parts of the country or the world. You recharge from your hard work. Most importantly, you and your family make memories for a lifetime. But reality often looks different: From choosing a destination to budgeting to issues while on vacation, what was supposed to be a time of relaxation and peace often become...

Today's show has a very emotional subject: Having kids is one of the most beautiful things in any woman's life. But what if you try and try, but can't seem to get pregnant? While there's no surefire path, there are methods that give almost every woman better chances of experiencing the miracle of motherhood. Tasha is an Integrative Fertility Coach, Patient Advocate, Founder of the FU Project, and...

Often we structure our days as if we're able to move systematically from meetings to appointments to activities, doing all of the things and conquering a hefty to-do list along the way.  But reality often looks different: We're late, have to shuffle around appointments because meetings, calls and tasks balloon and, worst of all, we can't figure out where all the time went.  The key to fixing this...

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 counterintuitive, but once you get into the flow of slowing down, you'll see amazing results - you'll achieve more...

Think you're too busy to cook?  The convenience of take-out and fast food can be seductive at times - but it comes at a price. You can spare yourself and your family unwanted calories and saturated fat just by cooking at home - and with fresh, healthy, and simple ingredients, it won't take you any more time than your regular take-out run. In this episode, you'll learn how to make cooking fast and...

Some days, you feel vibrant, powerful and full of energy to conquer the day. Other days, you just don't. So what's the secret behind maximizing those days where you feel amazing? Today's guest Brenda Villa is an expert at energy management.  Her life's work focuses on building bridges between awakening our consciousness and activating powerful business practices to land us in the center of living...

Taking a vacation as an employee is fairly easy: Request time off, get it approved and then arrange your travel. If you're an entrepreneur, taking time off is a lot more complicated. But you need vacations–especially when you're working hard every day. In this episode, you'll find out how to build a business that lets you take time off to recharge (and do it without constantly checking your emails...

Whether it's in our workplace, our families, or our neighborhoods, it's totally normal to want to be liked. But when being liked becomes a NEED, it can drive us away from who we truly are. We can fail to stand up for ourselves, or lose touch with the things that bring us joy, or morph into inauthentic versions of ourselves. And who wants that? To avoid those outcomes, this episode will help you un...

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. In this episode, you'll hear about the most important lessons Cherylanne learned from her dad that...

Don't you just love those days when everything just seems to fall into place? The moments that make you feel strong, powerful and unstoppable. These days, although sometimes unexpected, don't just happen by accident. If you want to create more of them in your life, you need to understand what makes them so good in the first place. And then put that on repeat. One of the key reasons for a good day?...

As a kid, summers were just plain awesome. Those carefree days you spent at the pool, on family vacations, or just hanging out with your friends have become treasured memories. But as a working mom, summers are a lot more stressful. You want to make sure your kids create the same kinds of memories, and yet you have to work. Here's the good news: Your job and your summer plans don't have to be at w...

As children, making friends is so easy. All it really takes is 10 minutes of tag on the playground to make a connection that can build indefinitely. As adults, it seems super hard to make friends. But it doesn't have to be. There are reliable ways to make deep connections with people and turn them into intimate friendships. If you want to strengthen your connections and make more friends, you've c...