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By Noelle NelsonFeb 2, 20151 topic

Celebrate Your Life With Love this Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day: a joy if you’re blessed with a wonderful relationship, an annoyance (or worse) if you’re single and unhappy about it, or in a “challenging” (aka miserable) relationship . . . But what if - splendidly coupled, despairingly single, or somewhere in between - you chose, this Valentine’s Day to fall in love with your LIFE! To expand the idea of a day devoted to the love in our lives beyond that “special person,” mate or significant other, and celebrate the love t

Primary topic: Love

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By Noelle NelsonAug 31, 20161 topic

Messages of Hope: Penguins, Blankets and Smiles

With all the shootings, wars, and violence in the world, not to mention the heat of the our current political environment, it’s easy to lose sight of the good. Yet good there is, always. Good people striving to make the world a better place regardless of the turmoil of the moment. Two stunning examples come to mind: Weighted blankets – blankets that weigh 10% of the person’s body weight, made of what looks like small bean bags sewn together. For reasons science can’t yet fi

Primary topic: Gratitude

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By Noelle NelsonRecently published1 topic

Holiday Family Get Togethers--Yikes!

The family is getting together for the Holidays – at your house. For the first time. Lucky you! All these years you’ve managed to plead one reason or another why you couldn’t host the “do,” but you’re out of excuses, nowhere to go, so it’s time to grin and bear it. And we’re not just talking ...

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Noelle NelsonRecently published1 topic

GET YOUR NOSE OFF THE GRINDSTONE

Your alarm goes off – too early, much too early. As you struggle your way out of your warm comfy nest, you say to yourself: “Another day, another grind,” and off you go, to the land of work. It doesn’t matter what kind of work, whether in an office, a factory, a home or on a space ship, you’d ...

Primary topic: Empowerment

1,397 views

By Noelle NelsonJun 2, 20161 topic

Victim to Victor: An Amazing “Steam Punk” Shift in Focus

The other day, a good friend of mine gave a talk in which he described how he overcame his addiction to alcohol, and it basically came down to this: he decided he had a choice. To ease the pain of life by drinking, or to choose happiness. To stop looking at everything that didn’t work in his life, and deliberately look at what was working. In other words, to shift his focus. Now, this wasn’t a magic wand he was waving. His whole life didn’t radically change from one day to t

Primary topic: Empowerment

1,391 views

By Noelle NelsonOct 1, 20171 topic

The Secret to Successful Resolutions: Have Fun!

Remember those New Year’s resolutions you made 10 months ago? Chances are that for most part, you: a) don’t remember them b) wish you didn’t remember them c) regret making them d) are feeling guilty about not living up to them. If you are among the blessed few who actually accomplish all their New Year’s Resolutions, in which case I’m jealous, you don’t need to keep reading this post! But for the rest of us, here’s the thing: those resolutions, and any other goals you set fo

Primary topic: Goal Setting

1,371 views

By Noelle NelsonMay 2, 20161 topic

The “Good Dog” Approach to Self-Improvement

Ever watch a skilled dog trainer work with a puppy? The trainer never ever punishes the sweet beastie for not sitting on the “sit” command, but rather rewards the dog with praise and treats the instant his furry butt hits the ground. The dog—smart pooch—gets the idea real fast, and proceeds to sit on cue with remarkable consistency. It’s no different with employees. Any good manager knows that catching employees in the act of doing something right is far more effective in im

Primary topic: Empowerment

1,362 views

By Noelle NelsonMay 1, 20171 topic

Is Your Anger Under Control Or Are You “Eating Your Heart”?

The ancient Egyptians had a fairly complicated process by which they were allowed - or not – to access what we might now call “Heaven” after their death. Among other things, they were to approach the gods of the Underworld with a series of negative affirmations: a recitation of all those things they had not done during their lifetimes. Sort of a reverse Ten Commandments as in “I have not killed,” “I have not disrespected my parents,” “I have not stolen.” And one of the negati

Primary topic: Conflict Resolution

Conflict Resolution

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By Noelle NelsonMay 24, 20161 topic

Morley Safer’s Last Great Amazing Gift To Us

We all have an expiration date, and for his fans, friends and family, no doubt Morley Safer’s came too soon. But here’s the thing, with how he lived his life, working at CBS’ “60 Minutes” up until announcing his retirement one week before his passing at 84, Morley gave us one last great amazing gift--showing us how to live full out, do what you love, no holds barred, right up until your personal end. Since none of us know when that “personal end” is, the secret to an amazin

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Noelle NelsonOct 31, 20161 topic

Ride the Wave: Hawaii 5-0’s Surprising Lesson in Thankfulness

Just the other night, I was watching one of my favorite TV shows, “Hawaii 5-0,” where one of the main characters featured in that night’s episode was a young woman, a veteran, who’d served in Afghanistan, during which time she’d lost both legs. The show was forthright in its brief portrayal of some of the tough challenges such vets can face: depression, falling into substance abuse to alleviate the physical and mental anguish, homelessness. But the clincher, for me, was to s

Primary topic: Happiness

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By Noelle NelsonJan 5, 20151 topic

This New Year: Take Charge of Your RAS!

You just mopped your kitchen floors. Satisfied, you enjoy the gleam for a moment, then off you go to whatever’s next. You hear the back door slam. The kids are home - great! Until you see the muddy footprints they left all over your just-cleaned floor. You sigh, grab the mop, swab quickly. Whereupon the dog enters through his doggie-door, dragging half the yard in with him. “Darn it!” Not happy, you clean up again. No more than a few minutes later, your spouse arrives with

Primary topic: Relaxation

1,327 views

By Noelle NelsonOct 1, 20191 topic

Halloween’s Gift to Us: F.E.A.R.

Halloween is almost upon us, and grown-ups are planning Halloween parties, while kids of all ages figure out what costume to wear and whether to trick or treat. For all the fun we have at Halloween, it is still a day in remembrance of all things scary; ghosts, zombies, witches, spells and curses. Fear. Or, as I prefer to think about it, F.E.A.R: False Evidence Appearing Real. The “ghost” is a sheet fluttering, the “witch” is but a black robe and tall hat, the “zombie” an ama

Primary topic: Change Management

Change Management

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By Noelle NelsonMar 31, 20171 topic

The Great Kindness Challenge: What’s Yours?

Driving dow Pacific Coast Highway the other day, I was surprised to see that the large light-board sign plunked in the median strip near a major cross-street read, “Don’t text and drive.” For the past many years, that sign read, “Don’t drink and drive.” Apparently texting has replaced drinking as the primary cause of accidents on that roadway. Which brought to mind the many times I’ve found myself having to slow to a crawl when walking through the mall, or down a sidewalk, b

Primary topic: Happiness

1,317 views

By Noelle NelsonApr 30, 20141 topic

What Improv Theatre Taught Me About “Yes, and…”

You’re planning your next vacation. Well, your only vacation this year, which is a pretty big deal because you and your girlfriend/boyfriend/spouse haven’t had one in, oh, let’s see - quite a while. It should be a delightful discussion, after all, you’re talking about something you both want and are up for. The conversation goes roughly like this: “Let’s go to the beach.” “We always go to the beach. I want to go fishing in the mountains.” “What do you mean, we always go to t

Primary topic: Marriage Coaching

Marriage Coaching

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By Noelle NelsonRecently published1 topic

LOVE IS NOT A POWER STRUGGLE

Your husband grips the remote with a mighty hand, surfing the channels relentlessly for something to pique his interest. You say “Oh, that looks interesting;” he says “Boring.” After half a dozen (failed) polite attempts you snap at him: “Well I’m getting dizzy from all the channel-surfing, ...

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Noelle NelsonSep 1, 20171 topic

I Want It NOW!!!

Within every last one of us, there is an inner 3 year old, proclaiming at the top of our lungs: “NOW!!! I want it NOW!!!” Doesn’t matter if it’s weight loss, improvement at the gym, a promotion, a raise, a new job, success with a project, or just getting your child to clean up their room, the primal cry is “I want it now!” Only life doesn’t work that way. Chances are you’ve had to wait, be patient. Or take a step back, re-consider, re-vamp, take a different approach. And oft

Primary topic: Overcoming Fear

Overcoming Fear

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By Noelle NelsonMar 30, 20191 topic

Rude Behavior? Walk On By

It’s inevitable: if you interact with other human beings, you’re going to be subject to an assortment of slights, glares and smirks (if not downright rude gestures). Whether their behavior is intentional or not, the driver that cuts you off, the person in front of you in the “15 items only” line with 25 items in their cart, the sales person who refuses to make eye contact as they text away on their phone--are all annoying. Sure enough, you fume, you have a conversation with

Primary topic: Empowerment

1,289 views

By Noelle NelsonJul 1, 20151 topic

What Would (Insert Name of Favorite Action Hero) Do?

Your most recent attempt to persuade your boss of how much you deserve that raise/bonus/perk landed in the unfathomable depths of his “No way no how” with barely a ripple. You are depressed, disgusted, and yes - truth be told - massaging your hurt ego with liberal doses of self-pity. Which brings to mind all the times your boss has been less than appreciative of your skills, talents, efforts, unpaid overtime, etc. Like always! And down the road of history you go, your self-p

Primary topic: Attitude and Perspective

Attitude and Perspective

1,284 views

By Noelle NelsonNov 2, 20181 topic

Don't Play The Comparison Game This Thanksgiving—Be Thankful For Who You Are

With Thanksgiving, our attention turns to all those people and things for which we are grateful. A wonderful tradition, indeed. However, there’s a sneaky little devil that sometimes gets in the way of our ability to truly appreciate...and that is, comparison. Uh-huh. Comparing your 10-year-old dirty car to your neighbor’s sparkly clean new one. Groan. Or your not-even-remotely-in-shape body to the ripped, buff, sleek body working out on the elliptical next to yours; you’ve b

Primary topic: Life Lessons

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By Noelle NelsonSep 2, 20181 topic

Life Lessons from the Wild Boars

Not long ago, the world waited with bated breath while watching the rescue of 12 boys, members of the Wild Boars soccer team, and their coach, who were caught in a flooded subterranean cave deep under the mountains of Chang Rai, Thailand. We witnessed the extraordinary worldwide commitment to their safe return to their families as rescue workers from different nationalities, ethnicities and cultural backgrounds dedicated their time, effort and means, once even at the expense

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Noelle NelsonOct 1, 20181 topic

A Lesson From A True Super Hero—Who's Only Four Years Old!

As you think about Halloween, and whatever plans you have for yourself and/or for your family, inevitably, part of your thinking revolves around “So, who will I go as this year?” It’s fun to adopt a persona for a night or two, and express an aspect of ourselves that rarely gets trotted out into public view. You know, like Little Bo Peep (really?!) or a character from Black Panther or the Avengers. Personally, I’ve always favored Elvira Mistress of the Dark – such fun to truly

Primary topic: Charity, Nonprofits and Volunteering

Charity, Nonprofits and Volunteering

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By Noelle NelsonJan 31, 20181 topic

A Valentine’s Day Gift: Go With All Your Heart!

“Wherever you go, go with all your heart,” so Confucius said some 2500 years ago, and his wisdom still holds true. But how often do we heed it? How often do we go about our lives, our loves, our work, our friendships, our families, with all our heart? This Valentine’s Day, what if you approached all of your life with all your heart? What if, even better, you didn’t reserve the precious gift of all your heart for your significant other, but gave it freely, willingly, to ever

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Noelle NelsonDec 3, 20101 topic

The Do-It-Yourself Holiday Miracle Kit

Some assembly required, batteries not included. Tis the season of miracles! Whether your tradition includes the birth of a Christ child or not, the Holidays bring with them a cherished renewal of hope, peace and joy, all of which are miracles in this often challenging and troubled world. It seems every holiday movie has in it a message of miracles abounding. The Holiday season truly is one of miracles. And yet, what do we tend to do during this most miraculous of time? Let’

Primary topic: Attitude and Perspective

Attitude and Perspective

1,237 views

By Noelle NelsonRecently published1 topic

Poor Befellows

The kids are in their rooms, asleep or getting ready for bed, the house is quiet but for the drone of the TV in the den, you’re enjoying the calm at the end of the day as you finish the dinner dishes. Your husband walks in, clearly aggravated: “How are we supposed to pay for all this?” he asks, ...

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Noelle NelsonJul 30, 20181 topic

Lessons from Coffee: What Do I Want?

When you walk into your favorite coffee place in the morning, I doubt that the first thing on your mind is, “How are the coffee bean plantations doing today?” If you are a true coffee aficionado, you may know that your preferred beans come from Columbia or Nicaragua, but you probably don’t worry much about the well-being of the coffee growers. But companies such as Starbucks, Keurig Green Mountain, Illycaffe and others who rely on coffee beans for their very existence and co

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Noelle NelsonMay 2, 20091 topic

Twitter Me Married: How Twitter can Ruin--or Enrich--Your Marriage

“What are you doing?” he asks. “Tweeting,” you reply, happily letting all your friends know that you’re going for a latte. “Again?!” he exclaims, “God I’m sick of that thing.” “Oh, stop already,” you say, “ I’ve only tweeted – “ “Half a dozen times since we got in the car,” he says, finishing your sentence for you. Which totally annoys you, but whatever . . . What is his problem, anyway? you ask yourself. What’s wrong with keeping up with your friends? After all, he’s on you

Primary topic: Marriage Coaching

Marriage Coaching

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By Noelle NelsonJul 1, 20151 topic

What Would (Insert Name of Favorite Action Hero) Do?

Your most recent attempt to persuade your boss of how much you deserve that raise/bonus/perk landed in the unfathomable depths of his “No way no how” with barely a ripple. You are depressed, disgusted, and yes - truth be told - massaging your hurt ego with liberal doses of self-pity. Which brings to mind all the times your boss has been less than appreciative of your skills, talents, efforts, unpaid overtime, etc. Like always! And down the road of history you go, your self-p

Primary topic: Attitude and Perspective

Attitude and Perspective

1,217 views

By Noelle NelsonDec 1, 20161 topic

The Ultimate Holiday Gift That Truly Keeps On Giving

The airport was crowded, noisy, chaotic. Nothing unusual about that. I was waiting, properly queued up, to board my flight. To my right was a line of nine wheelchair-bound folk also waiting patiently. All but one, who was waiting not so patiently. She was sixth in the line of pre-boarding wheelchairs, and she was not happy about it. She muttered and groused about how long it was taking, and who did they think they were to put her sixth in line, she’d get a terrible seat, and

Primary topic: Life Lessons

1,215 views

By Noelle NelsonApr 1, 20201 topic

Your Attitude's Impact On Mind & Body During COVID-19 Crisis

My front window gives onto the street, and every day I see people walking their dogs. Maybe a half dozen folk in all, giving their pups some exercise. But over the last week, since Califo ia went on “lock-down,” I’m utterly amazed by the number of people walking. With dogs, without dogs, with children, on their own, pushing strollers; it’s a wonder to behold, because along with the benefits of fresh air and exercise, these walkers are stimulating their immune systems. And wh

Primary topic: Immune System and Immunity Enhancement

Immune System and Immunity Enhancement

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By Noelle NelsonJun 3, 20111 topic

Is it Your Mood or Your Attitude?

The baby cried half the night, you couldn’t soothe her, the two hours sleep you got left you cranky and out of sorts when you got up to go to work. Or perhaps it was that tooth that’s been bothering you that kept you tossing and turning, or your mate who snored incessantly, or the neighbors’ partying that kept you miserably staring at the ceiling, until you finally took a sleeping pill and woke up groggy and uncomfortable this morning. Then of course you had to rush to get o

Primary topic: Stress Management

Stress Management

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By Noelle NelsonMar 11, 20111 topic

Bonding or Bondage?? How Does Your Relationship Stack Up?

When you were dating your now beloved spouse, the two of you did pretty much everything together, and so you figure that the best way to stay close is to continue to do everything together. You want your mate to share in what's important to you. He’s a mellow sort, loves you and wants to please you. So he comes with you to yoga class, struggles into Downward-Facing Dog, groans into Bharadvaja's Twist, and does his manful best not to crack up during Cow Face. You recognize th

Primary topic: Marriage Coaching

Marriage Coaching

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By Noelle NelsonJun 1, 20191 topic

Just My Luck!

Someone cuts you off in traffic, you get stuck behind the person with 30 items in the 10 items or less line, your hair dryer fails in the middle of your blow-dry, the cat throws up on your favorite shirt, and every time you say to yourself, gritting your teeth through it all, “Yup, just my luck.” You say the same thing when your flight is delayed, or your luggage lost, or your supposed new boy/girlfriend forgets you exist – the list goes on. You never say, “Just my luck” wh

Primary topic: Empowerment

1,129 views

By Noelle NelsonFeb 28, 20201 topic

What's Your Next Right Move?

Something Oprah Winfrey said in an interview I stumbled across recently really hit home with me: “What is the next right move?” She was talking about how to handle disappointments, even failures, and the point she was making is how useless it is for us to dwell on whatever-it-was, but rather to point ourselves in the direction of the next “right move.” I love that! A mantra that can be applied to the little annoyances in life, as well as the oh-my-gosh flops/falls. My latest

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Noelle NelsonRecently published1 topic

The Joy (?!) Of Family Life

Your house is a zoo – literally. It’s not just the dog, the cat, the three hamsters and the goldfish, heck, they’re downright neat compared to the human animals inhabiting your humble abode – three kids and a mate. You come home at night and all you see is mess, mess, mess. Everywhere clothes ...

Primary topic: Empowerment

1,107 views

By Noelle NelsonDec 1, 20181 topic

Who Has More Fun, Us or Dogs?

We have a new neighbor on our hill. I met him the other day when I was taking my beloved old puppy--whose arthritis prevents him from getting a walk--out for his drive. My neighbor was walking his three pups down the hill, so of course as mutual dog lovers, we had to stop and have a conversation. One of my neighbor’s dogs only sported two legs; he had a wheeled contraption that took the place of his back legs. Another of his dogs rolled around gleefully in a doggy-perfected “

Primary topic: Abundance

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By Noelle NelsonFeb 26, 20191 topic

A Gut-Wrench-Saving Question: Is It Worth It?

You can hardly go anywhere these days without someone wanting to talk politics: local, national, global. The internet keeps us apprised of seemingly everything that’s happening everywhere on the planet at every instant--every tweet, photo-op (legit or not) and glitch. All this is fine if it weren’t for the fact that we all, each and every one of us, have an opinion about the latest bit of political whatever. A friend of mine was telling me in no uncertain terms that I was wr

Primary topic: Inspiration

1,092 views

By Noelle NelsonRecently published1 topic

Don't Complain

There are you are, going along OK in your life, no big dramas, no crises, but frankly, not a lot of joy, either. Oh, you can’t complain, as a matter of fact that’s what you hear yourself say most of the time. When friends say “How’s it going?” you say “Can’t complain.” So why are you bored and ...

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Noelle NelsonRecently published1 topic

Bills, Bills & More Bills!

Bills, bills, bills! That’s all you see. And here it is tax-season, which for some lucky people might mean a refund, but for you all it means is worry. You’re a perfect bear at home, all you do is stomp around and grumble. Or that’s what you’re doing when you’re not completely depressed ...

Primary topic: Empowerment

1,077 views

By Noelle NelsonRecently published1 topic

Be an Age Rebel!

You look in the mirror, expecting to see that same not-perfect-but-familiar face - and freak! That’s not you, that couldn’t be you! That face staring back at you has a wrinkle, right there, at the corner of your eye. You’ve never had a wrinkle. You can’t have a wrinkle, already! Here you are, ...

Primary topic: Empowerment

1,071 views

By Noelle NelsonRecently published1 topic

Collateral Benefits: Be Good to Your Mate; It’s Good for Your Health!

You’re in the middle of a screaming yelling fight with your mate. You can feel your heart racing, your blood pressure rising, and after the fight, even though you smoothed things out, your stomach is still a mess. You think “I can’t do this anymore. This is just not good for me!” Or it’s that ...

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Noelle NelsonApr 10, 20111 topic

Score With Your Boss: Be on Time!

Your Boss is really annoying. So you’re five minutes late, what’s the big deal? It’s not like your Boss is always on time. Besides, you have a life! There are lunches to make, kids to take to school – OK, kids to get up, get dressed, get fed and get to school, not to mention getting yourself up, dressed, fed and ready. And yes, agreed, it’s more often fifteen minutes than five, but come on! There’s traffic, and weather to deal with and everything else. Which is exactly what

Primary topic: Business Etiquette

Business Etiquette

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By Noelle NelsonRecently published1 topic

Stake Your Love Claim on Valentine's Day

You stand in the doorway, hands on hips, staring at your husband excitedly playing some stupid game involving shooting up a bunch of aliens or colored balls or who knows what this time. “Honey!” you say, straining to be heard above the over-indulged sound effects blaring out of his computer. ...

Primary topic: Empowerment

1,054 views

By Noelle NelsonRecently published1 topic

Dishwasher Versus Golf Clubs

The lines are drawn. The savings account passbook lies between you, mute witness to the debate. Arms crossed, you stare at your (usually beloved) husband across the table. "A new dishwasher," you announce. "A new set of golf clubs" he retorts. "Huh!" you exclaim, "How can you be so selfish! At ...

Primary topic: Empowerment

1,052 views

By Noelle NelsonJun 30, 20201 topic

I'm Not Arguing. I'm Just Explaining That I'm Right

Given my work as a trial consultant, I typically spend a lot of time on airplanes and consequently, in airports (at least until the COVID-19 outbreak). I was in an airport somewhere in the Midwest when I saw a fellow traveler wearing a t-shirt with words that I found positively brilliant: “I’m not arguing. I’m just explaining that I’m right.” Oh, the home truth in that one! How many times have you found yourself in an argument, heated discussion, whatever you want to call it

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Noelle NelsonFeb 4, 20111 topic

Would You Marry You?

You love Valentine’s Day, it’s such a blissful thing, to celebrate your love. But somehow, the reality of Valentine’s Day rarely lives up to your fantasy of it. The restaurant was crowded, he didn’t comment (or comment enough) on your new outfit, the five pounds you lost or the perfect way your special sparkly make-up turned out, and the love-making was, well, perfunctory, instead of the blast your socks off you had dreamed of. Or perhaps, you’re single. And not just single,

Primary topic: Marriage Coaching

Marriage Coaching

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By Noelle NelsonRecently published1 topic

“I Gotta” Or “I Wanna”?

You’re up at 6:00 a.m. to feed the dog, water the plants, get the kids up, fed and out, yourself showered, prepped and ready, zooming out the door for another day of hassle, deadlines, demanding bosses/clients/customers, too much to do in too little time, and the refrain that reverberates ...

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Noelle NelsonRecently published1 topic

Worry, Be Gone!

Your manager has announced that everyone will have to take a pay cut . . . or join the unemployment line. Aargh! You're barely keeping up with your bills as is. Or you're self-employed, and your competition is undercutting your prices in a way you can't compete with and still feed your family. ...

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Noelle NelsonMay 31, 20201 topic

What I Learned From The Inventor Of Zoom

If there’s one thing I noticed about our sheltering-in-place time, it’s that complaining did absolutely nothing about it. Zip. Nada. Complaining about the lack of work didn’t magically produce more work, ditto lack of income. Complaining about the ordeal – pardon me, challenge – of home-schooling (especially if more than one child was involved) didn’t make it less onerous. Complaining about the lack of TP didn’t make it grow on trees. In fact, all complaining did was annoy wh

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Noelle NelsonRecently published1 topic

The Fullness of Love

You're going along in your relationship for 7 years now, it's a little on the hum-drum side, but hey! No major fights, no major hassles, and yes, you're way past the honeymoon stage, but what can you expect? You're both busy with work and the kids, church or community activities, what with one ...

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Noelle NelsonRecently published1 topic

My Way Or Our Way

You know that old saw about the constant husband-wife battle over who puts the toothpaste cap back on and who leaves it off? What's with that? Why is it so true?! And how can something so simple be so hurtful? Your husband knows perfectly well you don't like to sleep with the windows open, yet ...

Primary topic: Empowerment

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