3 steps to create emotional resilience

It’s important to view the world from an honest and informed perspective. After all, you can’t just stick your head in the sand and pretend that everything is always fine. But if you feel yourself slipping into an anxious state based on external factors, it’s important to understand what causes this...and also how you can overcome it.

You have more power and control than you might think. In this episode, I’ll discuss what causes this anxiety, and 3 important steps you can take to build up your own emotional resilience.

Show highlights include:

  • Concrete proof that how you feel is caused by this one thing (1:28)
  • To be emotionally resilient, you must first learn this critical skill (4:05)
  • The shocking reason you may feel that you’re in grave danger, even when you’re completely safe (4:35)
  • This little known part of your nervous system is essential to regaining your sense of calm (5:29)
  • This simple exercise can help you overcome intense stress (6:27)
  • The way you do this one thing will dictate your emotional response (10:30)
  • This type of response to a situation will help you defeat any negative emotion (15:10)
  • Taking this specific type of action will prevent your emotions from sabotaging you when under stress (18:11)

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You deserve a big, full life and the freedom to enjoy it. The Brilliant Balance Podcast helps women in leadership design their next chapter for sustainable success—without burnout. Every week, host Cherylanne Skolnicki, a leading expert in work-life balance, leadership growth, and mindset coaching, shares ideas, inspiration, and insights to help high-achieving women align their ambition with personal fulfillment. Through conversations on leadership mindset, time management, and personal growth, you'll gain the tools to thrive in both your career and personal life. Whether you're considering a career pivot or craving more time for your personal life, you might find yourself asking: How do I advance my career—without working 24/7? Can I achieve my goals while still having time for my family? How do I stop feeling overwhelmed and start feeling in control? What’s next for me—and how do I design it intentionally? If you’ve ever wondered how to fulfill your potential without breaking your life, this podcast is for you. In addition to sharing her own insights, Cherylanne sits down with experts, thought leaders, and ambitious women who reveal their strategies for burnout recovery, productivity for women, and redefining success on their terms. You’ll love the Brilliant Balance Podcast if you like podcasts like: Unlocking Us or Dare to Lead with Brene Brown, Women at Work by Harvard Business Review, The Midlife with Reshma Saujani, We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle, The Mel Robbins Podcast, HerMoney with Jean Chatzky, So Money with Farnoosh Torabi