A self guided retreat to usher in the new year

As we get ready to turn the page and begin the new year, it’s a great time to slow down and reflect on the past one. When we press pause on the typical rhythms of our lives and take a little time to review everything that has happened and what we’ve learned, we can use those insights to move forward. So let’s set you up to host your own self-guided retreat. What’s a self-guided retreat? Glad you asked. It’s an intentional way to account for the growth you made in the past year and acknowledge any directional shifts you want to make going into the new year. You can learn how to do one here today! Listen in… Show Highlights Include: Why you should never start with a blank slate when planning your thinking day (and the correct way to approach your self-guided retreat). (02:54) The basic tenets of how to execute a successful self-guided retreat. (05:28) How choosing the right spot for your retreats allows you to connect with insights deep inside you (that you may have ignored previously). (06:36) Why a guided, detailed step by step approach is essential for the success of your retreat. (08:00) How being kind to yourself helps you gain a balanced perspective (on both the negative and positive aspects of the year). (11:21) The true purpose of a self-guided retreat (and how using it to build a specific plan might confuse you). (12:30) Why you should keep the insights discovered during your retreat experience sacred and to yourself. (15:13) Download our free step-by-step Self-Guided Retreat here:  www.brilliant-balance.com/selfguidedretreat Interested in coaching with Brilliant Balance? Schedule an exploratory call here: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule  Subscribe to The Brilliant Balance Weekly and we’ll deliver it to your digital doorstep each Tuesday: www.brilliant-balance.com/weekly  Need a few moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/  Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance  Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057  Join 30 Days to Vibrant Energy: https://brilliant-balance.com/energy/  

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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