Watch your language: the power of how we talk to ourselves

Your words shape your life. And you have an inner dialogue running at all times. But you may not know how profoundly that inner dialogue can affect your actions, decisions, and mindset.

When it comes to harmful inner dialogue, I’ve noticed three major themes that hold women back from achieving the balance they’re striving for.

In this episode, I discuss the three areas that hold women back and how to overcome them.

Show highlights include:

  • Why your “shoulds” create constant suffering and how to make the shift to a more abundant mindset (7:40)
  • How negative anticipation inhibits your ability and motivation to take action (9:18)
  • The subtle but significant difference between guilt and shame that can derail your life (11:47)
  • Why the “blinking lights” in your mind light the path to destruction and how you can turn them off (14:29)
  • How your inner dialogue magnetizes the results you get in your life (15:41)

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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