Unpopular advice: Get comfortable being uncomfortable

In today's encore episode, I'm sharing one of my favorite mindset reminders: how to get comfortable being uncomfortable. Expecting and embracing discomfort is where real growth happens—personally and professionally. I'll revisit a memorable parenting moment to show how stepping into discomfort creates growth, and share the mindset shifts I use with clients and family. If you're facing a new challenge or feeling stretched in your current chapter, this episode is for you. You'll get practical tips on why discomfort is normal, temporary, and totally survivable. Join me for a fresh perspective and actionable insights to help you push past limits and step into new opportunities for brilliance! Show Highlights: Who needs the lesson in this episode the most? [02:06] Beauty-is-pain heels vs. life's necessary discomfort. [03:24] The core story of a child who fears finishing a timed mile last. [05:01] Embrace discomfort instead of de-emphasizing it. [06:46] A strategy to visualize and anticipate discomfort. [07:41] The power of mindset over physical preparation. [11:07] Why you should not "tough it out" with discomfort. [14:33] Understanding the brain's primitive and evolved parts. [15:39] Patterns of growth through discomfort in coaching clients. [18:10] A warning about your inner critic. [21:42] Subscribe to the Brilliant Balance Weekly: www.brilliant-balance.com/weekly Follow Cherylanne on Instagram: www.instagram.com/cskolnicki Join the Brilliant Balance Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057

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