Hope is Not a Strategy

DO YOU HAVE HOPE FOR YOUR FUTURE? Indulgent emotions are emotions we tend to wallow in that have no upside whatsoever. Emotions like worry, confusion, overwhelm, and . . . . . HOPE.  When I teach about how these emotions get us nowhere, I get the most push back on...

The 15-Minute Miracle

Something most people don’t know about me. I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 20 years ago. Yes, at that time it was in full flare and I could barely even function. Hanging onto the walls of my city condo to try and walk from the bedroom into the bathroom...

Life Is Happening FOR You

So this is happening. When I first looked out, big trucks were filling up and blocking the street. Some folks might feel irate over the obstruction and noise. Not me. I smiled to myself and said, “Look at that. They’re all working for ME.” I felt rich beyond measure!...

A Little Piece of You

The song is actually “A Little Piece of Me.” Either way sounds appropriate for where my thoughts have wandered this morning. I wanted to write it all out to my friend, John, but always my brain has the thought that I am probably bothering him with my long missives. I...

The Upward Trend of Suicide

This article linked below came up for me this morning and I flagged it to write about, especially in light of Kate Spade having committed suicide this week. Then I read about Anthony Bourdain. Your mental health is your highest priority – no matter who you are....

Your Purpose is What You’ve Always Done

Some may think I “became” a life coach when I went for my certification, but I’ve been life coaching my entire life. It started my first day in kindergarten when I ran around the room trying to console every little kid who was crying. Every job I...

©2018 Joann Filomena

©2018 Joann Filomena