Many women end up creating all the holiday experiences for their families. And while you want to enjoy the holidays, taking it all on your shoulders can transform your relaxing time off into another stressful work day. But, you don’t have to do it all! It’s important for you to take time to care for yourself. You and your family will benefit. In this episode, I discuss why it’s important for you to experience the joy of the holidays and how to remove the burden of feeling responsible for everyone else. Show highlights include: How to remove the stress of people you “have” to buy gifts for (6:34) Why you never get to enjoy the delicious things you bake and how to change that today (9:27) The surprising reason you never show up in any holiday party photos and how to start enjoying yourself again (10:57) How to overcome all your excuses and fully participate in the holiday festivities this year (14:44) Come follow along! 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