Managing family dynamics at Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is meant to be a happy time - a time where family and friends come together, celebrate and reflect on the year.

But for many people, Thanksgiving can spark anxiety, stress, and even dread. Although you can’t control other people or events, you absolutely can control how you prepare for this festive holiday season which is exactly what is covered in today’s episode.

Here Are The Highlights:
The Thanksgiving Checklist: What to do and how to take care of yourself before the festive holiday season (5:20)


-How to consciously choose to respond rather than react (7:30)


- “Choose your own adventure” books as inspiration for the day (11:20)


- A type of question to ask that will instantly make your day more entertaining (13:30)


- How to disengage and get out of negative conversations (16:20)


Tune in to today’s episode to ensure you have a more peaceful, intentional, drama-free Thanksgiving.
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LIVE WEBINAR: Want to Know How To Keep Your Sanity During The Holiday Season?

I’ll be running a live webinar on Monday 26th November (after Thanksgiving) at 1PM Eastern Time, sharing with you the exact step-by-step holiday game plan I use to personally pace myself and keep my sanity during this extra busy season.
Click the link below to get your registration link to this free webinar and I’ll send you everything you need to get hooked up by email.
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NO1v6v0zSeWVfUZzDZtBjg
It’s gonna be a good one :)
Cherylanne.
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Om Podcasten

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