by Gina Nelson | Dec 21, 2020 | Values
In today’s corporate environment, many companies advertise Family Life Balance, but when it comes down to it…often there is a cost to choosing family life balance and the inferred cultural expectations required to advance in your career. Years ago, I was a...
by Gina Nelson | Dec 14, 2020 | Creativity
The idea of being creative might make some of you cringe. Maybe you’ve been told you don’t have a creative bone in your body. Maybe you measure your own abilities with a tall measuring stick. Now close your eyes and let go of all preconceived notions. Repeat…I was...
by Gina Nelson | Dec 7, 2020 | Wellbeing
Brené Brown stated “the opposite of scarcity is enough or what I call wholeheartedness…vulnerability and worthiness: facing uncertainty, exposure, and emotional risks and knowing that I am enough.” Just sit with that for a moment. That’s a pretty tall order...
by Gina Nelson | Nov 30, 2020 | Anxiety, Loneliness
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where the little voice in your head screams “I don’t need anyone” or “I can go it alone?” It’s actually a pretty common belief system for people who are high achievers. Why is that? High achievers develop this behavior...
by Gina Nelson | Nov 23, 2020 | Grief
In my 20 years as a clinician I’ve been on the front line to many losses of loved ones. I’ve stood at the bedside as ventilators were turned off, comforted grieving children, partners, spouses, parents, siblings and friends as they watched their loved ones slowly...