You're allowed to stay calm

Have you been feeling overwhelmed? Worried all the time? Anxious about everything going on in the world? You feel certain you should tend to your own mental health, but it seems impossible when there are so many things going on around you. So how do you stay calm when everything seems to fall apart? In today’s episode, you’ll discover some powerful practices to access your own inner calm—even if it's been hibernating for a while. Show Highlights Include: Why feeling calm has nothing to do with what’s going on around us (04:16) An age-old wisdom that can help you understand and manage your anxiety (07:11) 4 simple things you can do every day to get out of your head and into the present moment (07:32) How to re-channel your brain to feel calmer and more present (11:15) The sneaky way your brain blows news completely out of proportion(13:52) How to apply the “agency mindset” to overcome the fight or flight mechanism provoked by anxiety (16:42) A breathing technique inspired by screaming babies that can help you ease anxiety in less than a minute (22:17) A prayer that you can practice every day to remain calm and centered (25:36) Download your FREE Rebalancing Toolkit to design a week that lets you feel like you have it all: https://brilliantbalance.net/haveitall  Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057/ Learn more about Cherylanne’s work:  https://cherylanneskolnicki.com And to find out more about my signature coaching program, Breakthrough: https://cherylanneskolnicki.com/brilliant-balance/

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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