Author Archives: Jo Futerman
Changing a habit or behavior? Planning is key!
This time of uncertainty and dis-ease has no doubt brought on many changes for most, if not all of us. There are so many discussions of the new “norm”. In many cases, this “new norm” has created or even exacerbated unwanted … Continue reading
The struggle is real! Even as I share this…
I’ve come to realize that one of the great lessons in my life has been in letting go. Letting go of the anger toward people in my life who didn’t show up in the way that I needed them to. Letting … Continue reading
5 Things to Stop Saying (if you want to feel better)
I’m having a bad day. There are no bad days, only bad moments. If you woke up, and you’re breathing, then there’s more good in your day than bad! I can’t. Be mindful when saying “I can’t.” Is it that you can’t, or you … Continue reading
Something to think about…
Much of coaching is about setting goals or intentions. The client often enters the coaching with some sort of an agenda. They are looking for something that they currently don’t have, or perhaps seeking change. I describe it as “you’re at … Continue reading
Mindfulness Made Easy (even for the busiest minds!)
Inevitably, I often hear “Oh, I couldn’t do that!” when I suggest a practice of mindfulness and meditation. “I could never get my mind to stop!” There is a misconception that practicing meditation and mindfulness means shutting off the mind … Continue reading
Have we lost our ability to connect?
Sad, but true… As sad as this is, it’s also very true. The irony of it, though, is that the need and desire for social connection — to interact, to listen to and to be heard by others — is … Continue reading Continue reading
It’s time we change the way we look at ADHD!
IT’S TIME WE CHANGE THE WAY WE LOOK AT ADHD! Anyone who knows me or has worked with me knows that I’m not a fan of labels. Ironic, right? As an “ADHD” specialist, it’s a constant struggle for me in … Continue reading Continue reading
The Blame Game
You, and only you, are responsible for your life. Every choice you make creates your reality. We don’t always have control over the situation, but what we can control is how we respond. In each situation, we’re given 3 choices. … Continue reading Continue reading
Using Mindfulness to Overcome the Challenges of ADHD!
I invite you to join me in a small, group coaching program. In 6 weeks you will learn to utilize the practices of mindfulness and meditation to overcome the challenges of ADHD. Unlike many of the typical strategies for coping with … Continue reading Continue reading
Why There’s More Anger in the World and What You Can do About it
There is a saying, “Holding onto anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.” Photo by Leland Francisco I find that lately, there’s a lot of … Continue reading Continue reading