Articles by the Nelson

Maximizing Life

"Five Tips for Jump-Starting Your Dreams" by Greg Nelson
I imagine you've had the frustrating experience of getting in your car, turning the key, and hearing nothing but a few clicks and then dead silence. Hate it when that happens! But oh the joy when someone comes along with their car, attaches jumper cables, you turn the key this time and are greeted by the roaring to life of your engine! Gotta love it! Do you ever feel like your life has a dead battery - no roaring engine - no passion, energy, just kind of sitting around with little movement forward? . . . read more >>

"What does it mean to be Grateful?" by Shasta Nelson
Last week, Thank You Power, written by Deborah Norville, an author and anchor for Inside Edition, made it to the New York Best Seller List. Timely, with Thanksgiving coming up. But significant, as all our clients are searching for more fulfillment, happiness and peace. Bringing together behavioral and psychological research, she shows how to enhance your life where you'll exercise more, be more creative, bounce back more quickly from adversity . . . read more >>

Responding to Obstacles

"Facing Down the Gremlin" by Greg Nelson
Ah-h-h-h! That dreaded Gremlin (not to be confused with Goblin, although they both are "spooky" as they try to get us to shrink back in fear). We all have It. The Gremlin is that inner voice that hates change and loves status quo. It's the voice we hear when we attempt things that says, "This is stupid, too risky, you're not ready, you're not equipped." . . . read more >>

Transitions & Life Changes

"Every Transition Has Two Questions" by Shasta Nelson
If you're one of my clients then you have probably heard me say this several times already... but it bears repeating this time of year as everyone is looking forward to the year ahead! :) Every transition always asks two questions: . . . read more >>

"How to Leverage a Fresh Start" by Greg Nelson
Albert Einstein, one of the more brilliant thinkers in modern history, once defined insanity this way: "doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." Sound familiar? How often many of us come to a new year and with a stiff upper lip articulate some powerful resolutions - some life changing new directions and hopes - and then keep the same behavioral follow-through patterns. . . . read more >>

"Happy Holidays! Or Are They?" by Shasta Nelson
The popular words of the season: Merry. Happy. Joy. Peace. Love. Cheer. They sound good, but unfortunately don't adequately capture the feelings that are often provoked this time of year for many of us. Unfortunately, the pain doesn't disappear just because the stockings are hung. . . . read more >>