Using envy to your advantage

Envy is like a poison that paralyzes your productivity and kills your creativity - and all of us suffer from it at times in our lives. It’s not what we’d typically call a WELCOME emotion.

But envy isn’t the enemy you believe it to be…

It’s a clue that reveals something about the direction you need to move.

Whenever we feel envious towards someone else, there’s massive opportunity to find uplifting inspiration that will help you progress forward toward a more balanced, fulfilled life as you’ll learn today.

Show Highlights:
- The Oprah article that changed Cherylanne’s perspective (1:50)
- How to transform envy into inspiration (5:20)
- Managing envy and using it to your complete control (8:00)
- Redirecting your energy to make somebody else's day without ruining your own (9:20)
- The simple steps to follow next time you feel envious (18:00)


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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