by Joann Filomena | Jul 13, 2016
I continue to coach ME constantly – it is what I do. I’m good at it. My passion is to teach this, and I try to convey as much about it as I can on my podcast, in my written blogs, and even in live webinars. The thought model is key to the kind of coaching I do,...
by Joann Filomena | Jul 12, 2016
The truth is if someone throws down a boundary like a slap in the face, they are lashing out of their emotions. You can present a boundary without making it be your weapon. If you feel like you *need* to present it in advance to let the other person know you have a...
by Joann Filomena | Jul 7, 2016
The widow journey is one of self examination and self discovery – it is unavoidable as part of the process of our grief and part of the process of learning to face life again, this time solo. How many times a week – how many times a day are you finding...
by Joann Filomena | Jul 7, 2016 |
You are newly widowed. At first there is no time to think much past the next few days, even if you could through the fog of grief. There is notifying others, arranging the funeral, maybe additional special services to be held. Sympathy cards are flowing into your...
by Joann Filomena | Jul 5, 2016
Personal boundaries are the physical, emotional and mental limits we establish to protect ourselves from being manipulated, used, or violated by others. They allow us to separate who we are, and what we think and feel, from the thoughts and feelings of others....
