Why your mood swings feel out of control (Stress Watchout #3)

You know that stress affects your mood. But do you know the other factors in your environment that, when combined, can dramatically impact the way you feel? This can lead to dramatic mood swings that leave you feeling out of control.

In this episode, I discuss three warning signs that your stress levels are too high, the emotion you need to avoid, and how to break out of the patterns that cause mood swings.

Show highlights include:

  • Two subtle causes of mood swings that you need to pay attention to (3:06)
  • These hidden triggers may be affecting your mood without you knowing it (4:27)
  • This simple technique can help you better understand and manage your moods (7:26)
  • This underlying issue can “turn up the volume” on your negative emotions (9:41)
  • This internal warning sign may be telling you that your stress levels are dangerously high (14:28)
  • Why you default to this lazy emotion when you’re stressed (18:47)

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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