Let yourself come up for air (Remix)

Have you ever felt like you’re underwater? You have your head down, you’re swimming hard and just trying to get through whatever life throws at you. We’ve all been there at some point in our lives. It happens when you’re struggling to keep your business afloat, or dealing with career upheaval, or taking extra care of a family member. It’s not easy. In these dark and difficult times, we need light more than ever. When we’re deep underwater, we need to come up for air, find a little normalcy and just breathe. In this episode, I’ll share with you why you need to come up for air when you feel like you’re drowning. You’ll discover why you tend to resist coming up for air, and I’ll show you how to break through that resistance. Listen in… Show Highlights Include: 3 situations you find yourself in that feel like you’re swimming underwater. (04:01) Why you need to come up for air instead of fighting for your life underwater. (06:28) 5 reasons we resist the opportunity to come up for air. (07:39) The ‘Atlas’ savior complex and how it stops us from giving ourselves a break. (11:30) How you can push past that resistance so you can get the air you need using this ‘build-up’ method. (16:36) 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

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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