Let go of "the way it was supposed to be"

Have you ever had a day that didn’t go as expected? Maybe you thought it would be sunny and planned a day outdoors, but then it rained. Or maybe there was more traffic than you anticipated, and you were late to work. Either way, you may have ended up disappointed and frustrated based on your expectations. 

And you might have expectations of “the way it was supposed to be” in many aspects of your life. From how you move through your day to where you should be in your career to how your relationship with your partner should look - how are these expectations helping or hurting you? 

In this episode we’ll discuss how unmet expectations are setting you back and causing you unnecessary frustration and how to take changes as they come so you can be in control of your day and how you respond to it!

Show highlights include:

  • Are your stories of “the way it’s supposed to be” helping you or hurting you? (2:55)
  • How curiosity can save you from unmet expectations (5:29)
  • When plans change, are they worse or just different? (8:46)
  • How unexpected changes can be a blessing in disguise (11:08)

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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