How to avoid holiday excess

The holidays are almost here. It’s tempting to get lost in everything holiday-related, especially after the year we’ve had. Spending boatloads of time and money can provide a temporary reprieve from the stress of our normal lives. But while it feels good in the moment, going overboard for the holidays can have lasting financial and emotional consequences. In this episode, I discuss common areas of holiday excess and strategies you can use right away to overcome the guilt of overindulgence while still enjoying yourself. Show highlights include: 4 words that give you guidance and perspective on all your holiday decisions (2:35) Three areas where overindulgence can ruin your holidays (3:34) The low-tech “Circle Method” for managing your time during the holiday season so you don’t burn out and start resenting your family (5:37) The secret to eliminating meaningless traditions that stress you out (and no one really cares about) (7:48) The “2 and 2 Framework” for avoiding the morning after effect of overconsumption during holiday events (11:57) 4 thoughtful ways to avoid debt and clutter from overgifting (12:23) Balance the hustle and bustle of the holiday season with our master holiday plan. Visit: https://brilliant-balance.com/holiday Post on Instagram with  #bebrilliant and tag @brilliant_balance to be featured! Follow our new The Brilliant Balance Company Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thebrilliantbalanceco Learn more about Cherylanne's work and The Brilliant Balance Company: https://brilliant-balance.com Find out more about Breakthrough: https://brilliant-balance.com/program

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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