Brilliant Balance

Do you ever worry that you work too much? You love the work you do and know that it provides benefits, to your clients, your family, and to you. But when the motivation to work begins to take priority over your family, relationships, or personal life, has it gone too far?

The term "workaholic" has been tossed around for decades, but how do you know if you really are working too much? And if you are, how do you take steps to fix it?

In today's episode, I'm going to help you define what it means to be a workaholic, help you figure out why you work too much, and finally, help you figure out how to work less without inducing panic!

Show highlights include:

• Why doing the work you love can be silently destroying your most important relationships, and how to restore balance (3:15)
• These 7 behaviors are warning signs that you are over-working and putting the other areas of your life at risk (4:55)
• The true reason you work too much, and why you have the power to fix it yourself (6:35)
• The difference between "work engagement" and workaholism, and why getting it wrong is worse than you think (7:58)
• These six motivations to work seem harmless, but taking them too far can be shortening your life (9:30)
• 3 easy ways to redirect your motivation to work that can bring balance to your life (18:35)
• The counterintuitive reason leaving things on your to-do list can set your mind at ease (21:54)

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When you started your career, you were probably optimistic and excited for what it could hold. But when the excitement fades and you find yourself at odds with your job, it can be difficult to admit that you've fallen out of love with your career.

If you dread getting up each morning, or even if you "need" that glass of wine each night to decompress from the day, you may need to consider a career change.

In today's episode we will discuss the top 3 signs that you are ready for a career change, why that can be hard to admit, and how to find the courage to step out and find a career that you love!

Show highlights include:

• How to find the courage to make a career change (4:27)
• What to do when you just don't care about your work (6:06)
• The shocking truth about liking your job (7:19)
• How liking your career is an act of service (8:40)
• Can't admit you need a change? Try this! (9:40)
• How your fears are fooling you into keeping your job (11:29)
• The sneaky way your subconscious is telling you it's time for a change (14:15)
• Why "needing" a drink after work may be a sign that you actually need a new career (14:45)
• What binge watching Netflix is telling you about your career (16:04)
• Why keeping your job could be damaging your health (17:46)
• How to "reactivate" your career without changing jobs (20:20)

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We all know what it is like to feel "crazy busy" all the time. Between work, household management, and children's activities, you can't even think about adding something new to your schedule.

This level of "busy" could be causing you unforeseen health issues as well as preventing you from making positive changes for yourself and your family.

In today's episode I'm going to take a look at the major side effects of a busy schedule, how it might be affecting you, and ways to clear up the "clutter" in your calendar.

Show highlights include:

• How chronic stress is interpreted as danger and why your body can't handle it (3:40)
• Why stress is damaging your marriage (6:44)
• Are you letting life pass you by? How you can slow down and experience it (9:23)
• Why thoughtless actions are running your life and how to find purpose and intention (10:40)
• How your busy schedule is robbing you of clarity and vision (11:28)
• How reflection is critical to success and why to add it to your schedule (12:38)

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When a relationship begins it's exciting and new; but when the honeymoon is over and you add children into the mix, the pressures of parenting can take its toll on your relationship.

Today we are joined by Figs O'Sullivan, a licensed Family and Marriage Therapist and founder of Empathi who has made it his life's mission to help couples become more connected.

In today's episode, we'll discuss the two main types of people in every relationship, how parenting has affected your marriage, and how you can balance kids and your spouse to maintain healthy and happy relationships.

Show highlights include:

• How to turn your own pain into your power (10:50)
• How you are biologically driven to find a relationship and how that drive could be harming your significant other (14:13)
• How you're acting like a baby in your relationship and why that's ok (18:51)
• The two main types of people in every relationship and how they hurt each other and don't even realize it. Which one are you? (20:11)
• Why fighting with your spouse is a good thing! (24:02)
• The one thing you must have before you can have a loving and connected relationship (27:50)
• Why your solutions won't work and how to find something that will (28:11)
• How shifting this one view can completely change your world (31:26)

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When you make big changes, whether in your business or your personal life, you may face feelings of fear, anxiety, or even inadequacy.

When these feelings come up, you might see that as a "sign" that you were never meant to have those goals instead of seeing them for what they are: resistance.

In today's episode, I'm discussing the four main types of resistance that you may face, how to recognize them, and how to move through these challenges to tackle your goals!

Show highlights include:

• Are you holding yourself to the same standards you set for others? (3:40)
• Why you should embrace your challenges instead of running from them (5:30)
• How rational thought is working against you and how to stop it in its tracks (8:06)
• Are fear and anxiety becoming unbearable? Try this! (9:17)
• How you are blaming your lack of success on your family and friends and don't even realize it (12:46)
• How your subconscious is trying to "save" you while sabotaging your goals (14:05)

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When you have too much on your plate and you feel overwhelmed, chances are you have some decisions you haven't made.

Whether you have too many choices to make or you're afraid of "what if?", leaving these decisions unmade is costing you time and keeping you stuck.

In today's episode, I'll share three things you need to know to help you make decisions quickly and unlock the next level in your life.

Show highlights include:

• The two questions you must ask yourself when you're feeling stuck (4:40)
• Feeling overwhelmed? Try this! (8:32)
• How this one emotion is preventing you from making decisions (9:11)
• Why being a perfectionist is actually hurting you (9:54)
• The one question that is costing you time and energy (11:41)
• Are more choices really better?(14:22)
• The two things you must get rid of before you can start making decisions (17:16)
• Why you should never worry about making a decision (19:45)
• The key to unlocking the next level in your life (22:12)

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Do you really know who you are? In a world with social media and Facebook polls, it is easy to forget and when you are trying to appease others and avoid judgement. Your desire to make others happy can leave you feeling lost, confused, and empty.

My guest today is Julie Reisler, Life Designer and author of "Get a PhD in YOU". With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Public Health and a Master's degree in Health and Wellness Coaching combined with years of experience helping others get to know themselves, Julie is just the person to talk with about how to discover the real you.

In today's show, Julie and I will be discussing her road to success, the best tips for getting in tune with yourself, her book "Get a PhD in YOU", and how you can get it for free!

Show highlights include:

• The truth about success that nobody talks about (9:34)
• The core belief you must have if you want to meet your goals (11:59)
• How understanding your past is crucial to discovering your future (13:33)
• Why the answer to this one question is essential to finding success (14:42)
• What is the real value of knowing yourself? (16:16)
• How you can add meditation to your day in less than a minute (21:48)
• How this one exercise can help you answer your toughest questions (24:14)
• How coincidences may be more than just that and why you should keep track of them (27:03)

To get a free copy of Julie's book, "Get a PhD in YOU" go to https://juliereisler.com/freebook

Get the tools and worksheets to accompany her "Get a PhD in YOU" Companion Journal at https://juliereisler.com/journal

Check out the video series on how to master yourself and your career with "Get a PhD in YOU: Business Edition" at https://juliereisler.com/newbook

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You make choices everyday, but does your level of confidence affect your decisions? When you lack confidence, you might let other people determine your life's direction, which can lead to disappointment and resentment.

Whether you just "go with the flow" or ask for a lot of opinions before you make a decision, today's episode can help you find the courage and confidence to start making decisions for yourself and live the life you intended.

Show highlights include:

• Courage vs Confidence (1:13)
• Why success does not determine confidence (2:37)
• Why saying "no" is actually a good thing (4:08)
• How "going with the flow" shows your lack of courage (8:10)
• Why fear of this one reaction is causing resentment in your life (8:37)
• Do you know what you want? If not, you may be lacking this one thing (12:36)
• How not making a decision will actually make a decision for you (13:30)
• The simple action that is stealing brain space and how you might be doing it everyday (17:09)

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We all know what happens if you give a mouse a cookie, but what about if you give a mom 10 minutes? You might feel there is just not enough time to do all the things you need to get done, and chances are it's stressing you out.

Today I'm going to discuss just how much can be accomplished if you approach short pockets of time with intention, and I'll give you my top three tips for transforming your wasted 10 minutes into productivity and action.

Show highlights include:

• The pattern of waste that is holding you back and why you're not seeing it (3:22)
• How you can add meditation to your day in less than 10 minutes (5:30)
• The simple thing you can do for just a few minutes a day to clear your head and help keep you focused (6:38)
• Taking time to make this one thing can change the course of your day (7:42)
• The key to ending procrastination and start clearing your plate of unfinished projects (8:21)
• The lie you are telling yourself that is keeping you stuck (10:49)
• The simple fix to keeping your laundry from piling up and never getting put away (11:50)

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Resolutions are an opportunity to ask yourself: what do you want to change or accomplish in the coming year? But despite your best intentions, they can taper off pretty quickly as the year kicks into gear.

In today's episode, I'll discuss the 5 steps you can take to turn your resolutions into goals, your goals into plans, and your plans into reality.

Show highlights include:

• The 5 most popular resolutions and the unfortunate truth behind them (2:26)
• Why resolutions don't work and the steps you should take to create real change in your life (3:24)
• How getting detailed about this one element can make all the difference in achieving your goals (4:41)
• The magical thing you can do to transform your goals and start seeing results (6:34)
• What you may be doing to sabotage yourself and you don't even realize it (7:34)
• The one thing that can help you get honest with yourself and start making better goals (9:20)
• Why not knowing how to do something will keep you stuck (10:39)
• The one component you must have to stick with your goals and make them a reality (12:06)

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