by Joann Filomena | Nov 1, 2018
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...
by Joann Filomena | Sep 1, 2018 |
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...
by Joann Filomena | Jul 23, 2018 |
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!...
by Joann Filomena | Jul 17, 2018 |
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...
by Joann Filomena | Jun 8, 2018 |
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....
by Joann Filomena | May 14, 2018 |
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...