Kristi Nelson, Author of "Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted"

A simple yet profound change can make a massive difference in our lives. For Kristi Nelson, it was the decision to wake up everyday with a sense of gratefulness, and appreciating the things she had instead of wanting for things she didn’t have, or longing for a life she didn’t lead.

Almost thirty years ago, Kristi was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer, after a year of dealing with fever, pain, and a loss of motor function. During this time, Kristi sported an appreciation for the unknown, because she didn’t know how much time she had left. 

Since her experience with cancer and subsequent remission, Kristi has become an author and mentor to those wanting to instill a sense of gratefulness in their own lives. Her book, “Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted” has helped people practice gratefulness through her five guiding principles, and the practice of “Stop, Look, Go.”

Kristi Nelson joins host Doug McVadon on this episode of Empowering Leadership to talk about a different kind of leadership, the leadership of one’s own life. Kristi talks about the power of reframing tasks from “I have to,” to “I get to.” Kristy discusses the difference between gratefulness and gratitude, as well as leaving a legacy to be proud of.

Connect with Kristi Nelson online at grateful.org. You can find a copy of her book, "Wake Up Grateful: The Transformative Practice of Taking Nothing for Granted," here.