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Grieving in a time of grief.

ByJoe Martino April 2, 2020

So today, take a moment and think about people you know who are grieving over something other than the disruption this virus has caused in our world. I know those are the people who would have been on Marissa’s mind today.
Do something for them today. Write them a letter or email (you might have to google how to do this safely). Reach out to someone you know who might be missing someone today.
Then go and hug your loved ones living in your house. Tell them how much you love them.
None of us know what tomorrow holds.

Dealing with Anxiety. Understand where feelings are “born.”

ByJoe Martino March 23, 2020

Media Monday is a series where I focus on something that I have created in another form of media. It's designed to help cross multiple learning styles. Anxiety is not a new feeling. Often people try to deal with it by going to one of two extremes. They will often be tempted to believe that…

Responding to COVID-19. Dealing with the anxiety.

ByJoe Martino March 16, 2020

Don’t engage in fear shaming. Regardless of how you feel about the response to this situation, please avoid fear shaming. This particular virus of shame cuts both ways.

Let’s end the diseases of complaining and gossip

ByJoe Martino March 12, 2020

I despise it so much that I am about to institute a policy in our companies. It’s simple: if you complain or gossip, you’re fired. No write-ups. No warnings. Just gone.
The only way to deal with a virus is to kill it. Destroy it and that is what I want you and me to do. Because it will take all of us to remove this virus.

Your life is written by the choices you make: Thoughts provoked by Hamilton the Musical

ByJoe Martino March 5, 2020November 30, 2023

My daughter asked me what I thought about the musical and I told her that I loved it because I believe there are only two stories ever told; stories of brokenness and stories of redemption. Sometimes, both brokenness and redemption are weaved throughout the story.
To me, that is what makes Hamilton so profound. It tells the story of brokenness and redemption. It shows the messiness that is life.

Media Monday (12). The Emotionally Secure Couple Website

ByJoe Martino March 2, 2020

Did you know that The Emotionally Secure Couple book comes with a webpage dedicated as a resource site? You can find questions for a deeper discussion after each chapter. You can find videos where my wife and I illustrate necessary skills for good communication. Check it out! It's today's Media Monday. You can find it…

Family | Relationships

Do you give yourself a hall pass

ByJoe Martino February 27, 2020

Relationships are hard They can have painful experiences. Those painful experiences from past experiences can cast shadows into our current relationships. People are complicated messes. Even, perhaps especially, the people we love. Often, when I'm working with a couple I will see a phenomenon I call "Hall Pass." When they are feeling their loved ones…

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Media Monday (11). Don’t wait to be happy

ByJoe Martino February 24, 2020

One of my favorite TED talks is this one by Shawn Achor. I quote this talk to many people and I often have clients watch it repeatedly. Give it a watch. Maybe part of your life will be changed. Media Monday is a series where I focus on something that I have created in…

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Wait is this us? Thoughts on friendship and hurt.

ByJoe Martino February 20, 2020November 30, 2023

Recently, my wife and I went out to dinner with friends. I was telling a story about how there was someone I had to interact with regularly, but I didn’t trust the person. The wife asked, “is this us?” I replied, “Yes, that’s exactly why we go out to dinner with you guys regularly.” I…

Media Monday (10). Life is hard, but we can do something about that.

ByJoe Martino February 17, 2020

Life is hard. Really hard. We can create a culture of encouragement. Media Monday is a series where I focus on something that I have created in another form of media. It's designed to help cross multiple learning styles.