HYPLife
Fall Digest 2022
EDITOR'S NOTE
WELCOME BACK!
Dear Readers,
Kalo Mina! Goodbye September, Hello October!
Fall is a transitional season known for the vibrant colors and festivities that pave the way for the transition to the stark winter months. It’s the perfect time to “turn a new leaf” and seek out new opportunities — training, networking, a new hobby or routine. More important, it’s a great time to let go of negative moments in your path, to allow yourself to transform and improve, to become the better person you’re destined to be.
Philo4Thought’s Annual Founder’s Day Celebration will launch on October 10th with the kickoff of our Annual Membership Drive (50% off all memberships).
As always, details about major upcoming events are listed along with advisory tips and resources. Our goal is to educate, inspire and empower our readers and viewers!
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Relax and enjoy this month’s issue of #HYPLife!
Please share with friends, family and colleagues!
Best wishes for the month ahead!
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Kalo Mina kai Xronia Polla!
- A celebratory shout-out to our very own Tamika Thomopoulos and her fiancé Matt Cruttenden, who are getting married this month!
- A shout-out to our very own Perry Rizopoulos and his fiancée Rachael Ramos, who just announced their engagement!
- A shout-out to Annunciation NYC’s dynamic duo, Father Sotirios & Presvytera Katerina Michalatos, who are currently expecting a happy new addition to their family!
- A warm welcome back to V. Rev. Archimandrite Chrysostomos Gilbert as he returns to the Big Apple to assume the position of Dean of the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity on October 1st.
- Regards to all those celebrating name days, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
- Best of luck to all those celebrating new landmark moments in their academic and professional paths!
EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Special Events
- Hellenic Film Society USA (September 29th-October 9th): HFS-USA invites you to attend the Fall 2022 Greek Film Expo! All are welcome to attend. For details, click here.
- National Hellenic Students Association (October 14th-16th): NHSA invites you to attend their Fall 2022 Convention in Toronto! All are welcome to attend. For details, click here.
- Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church NYC (December 3rd): Annunciation NYC invites you to attend the upcoming Mistletoe Gala @ The Harvard Club of NYC! Early Access to discounted tickets to the hottest social event of the year are currently on sale! All are welcome to attend. For details, click here.
Philo4Thought Events & Services
October 10th marks Philo4Thought’s Founder’s Day! In celebration of this landmark event in our organization we have lots of great things in store for new and returning members!
Philo4Thought Passport Membership Drive (October 10th-November 21st): 50% discount on ALL Philo4Thought Membership Levels!!!
Philo4Thought Passport Membership Drive (November 22nd-December 21st): 10% discount on all Philo4Thought Membership Levels.
Membership Benefits Include: one FREE assessment and consultation (Academic/College-to-Career, New Career Path, Professional Advancement Opportunities, Health & Fitness, Lifestyle, Work-Life, etc.) with a certified coach or educational provider; HEAVILY DISCOUNTED (50-80%) coaching services, courses and affiliate educational or networking events; FREE Access to bonus resources; a FREE MENTOR MATCH experience.
Courses & Training: For a list of our personal and professional development services, click here.
Philo4Thought Empowerment Series Podcast Launch (Monthly): This year’s Founder’s Day we will be launching our new podcast series, which is a continuation of our Empowerment Today series! NEW TOPICS will be addressed once monthly free to the public. BONUS CONTENT will be posted in our VIP Vault for Philo4Thought Passport Members as part of their annual membership.
Want to suggest a specific topic? Email info@philo4thought.org
Mentoring & Coaching Schedule:
Free Philo4Thought Online Office Hours (first Friday of the month, 1pm-2pm): These are free small group chat sessions. All participants are expected to uphold the safe space standards outlined in our Terms & Conditions. To sign up or to request a a specialist in a particular topic, please email us.
Philo4Thought Concierge Coaching (1-on-1 by appointment): To schedule an appointment, please email us. (Standard tutoring rates apply to non-members. Discounted rates for new and returning Passport Members in good standing.)
Affiliate Counseling & Support: In addition to the career counseling offered at Philo4Thought, our Strategic Partners at Roos Advisors have added a new advisory component to their existing services (in collaboration with the Miracle Activation Center). The team at Roos Advisors now offers family intervention services, counseling, and case management for companies and families; they also offer a free Zoom support hotline for families and friends Thursdays (10am-11:30am EST). For additional information, please email Roos Advisors directly — and remember to mention that you were referred by Philo4Thought for your discount!
Winter Workshops, Training & Seminars: As promised, our team will continue to host collaborative events with our Strategic Partners at St. John’s University, Roos Advisors, Your Instructional Design and other affiliate organizations.
2-Part Training (Saturday, March. 12th & March. 19th) Philo4Thought Mentoring Course — Want to become a Mentor or Coach? Join us for our new 2-Part Training Series, which is designed to unlock your potential as a mentor or coach at work, school or for a philanthropic organization. Anyone interested in becoming a coach or mentor (at Philo4Thought or elsewhere) is welcome to register! Overview & Registration.
Year-Round Online Certification Programs: Looking to scale up your training to land the next new job? Connect with our Strategic Partners at New Skills Academy (NSA) to learn something new for your personal and/or professional development! Philo4Thought Passport Members receive 87% listed prices for available NSA courses.
FEATURED VIDEOS
Our regular educational and advisory videos are available at our e-Library.
MINDFULNESS TIPS
Top Tips for Transformational Decision Making
True and lasting transformation requires three things: Confidence, commitment and faith.
- How Do I Know I’m Making Good Choices?
- Understand Yourself. Know what it is that you want and commit to it.
- Trust Yourself. Have confidence in your personal process. You may not need the traditional path that others have in mind for you. Trust yourself to make the choices that are best for you.
- Have Faith in Yourself. Have faith that you have taking the time to map your way out and are now ready to collect the wisdom and experience you need to pave the way to the future you want.
- How Do I Raise My Value?
- We’re born with value and potential. Even the most basic students of philosophy learn that all human beings are unique and that every person can find ways to flourish and fulfill their potential.
- No one can give or take value from you. Often times a person can feel less than worthy, either due to a self-imposed restriction or because the person has been in a negative or toxic environment for a significant period of time. The truth, however, is that no one can take or give you value unless you give them permission to do so.
- Raise your skills without obstructing your own path. A good way to gain a sense of affirmation that we are smart or skilled is to learn a new skill or hobby. Having said this, some individuals risk falling into the trap of using additional coursework as obstacles to their progression. This may either mean that the person is uncertain or unhappy, which can lead to depression, low self-worth, and other related issues. A person can have countless degrees and still have no sense of self-worth. Certificates and accolades don’t make one a better person. Goodness exists within every human being, at one’s very core; one just has to look internally to find and unlock it.
- Raise awareness and self-appreciation through mindfulness exercises. In previous issues we recommend simple exercises like the creation of a Fulfillment List and other meditative activities that encourage self-reflection and self-discovery.
More Mindfulness Tips
- Understand & Respect Your Past. It’s important to understand the good and challenging aspects of your family, your own upbringing, your education, and so on.
- Simplify Your Present. Redirect your energy to remove or overcome obstacles to achieve lasting progress.
- Actively Work Towards A Sustainable Future. Make choices that maximize your personal gifts; let go of anger, fear, anxiety and excuses you’ve made in the past.
- Choose to appreciate what you bring to the world and keep moving forward!
Helpful Resources
- Take a workshop to explore an interest. (Free or low-cost courses are available online.)
- FREE Assessments are available at Philo4Thought! Click Here.
- Personal Development Courses. Explore a new skill or hobby. Learning a language or new skill (cooking, gardening, etc.) can help to unlock your potential by taking your mind off the every day.
- Professional Development Courses. Gain a better grasp of a skill you need for your current or desired job.
- Earn a supplementary certificate to advance in your current or desired career path.
- Meet with a reliable career coach when planning any type of transition (college-to-career, corporate to entrepreneurial, etc.).
- Expand your horizons through positive and proactive networking.
RECOMMENDED READING
Hidden Treasures (Lifestyle, Balance & Reflection)
- ARTICLE: Finding Your Life’s Mission
- ARTICLE: How to Write a Reflection Essay
- ARTICLE: Reflection & Knowing Your Why
- ARTICLE: Reflection — What is it & Why is it Useful?
Philo4Thought Passport Members’ VIP Vault (Access with Passcode)
New advisory articles available at our e-Library.
DONATE!
Fall Fundraising
Make a Difference in the Lives of Others! Support our Programming, Publications, Training & Scholarship Initiatives!
- To learn more about our fundraising initiatives and sponsorship levels, please click here.
- To sponsor an event or make a donation, please select from one of the following options:
PayPal
Venmo
Check
Pay-It-Forward Method (New Skills Academy Courses)
Learn a new skill and gain additional incentive rewards towards future classes as you give back to the community!
LEARN & ENJOY 80% OFF COURSES! Visit our Courses & Training menu for a list of available classes. New Skills also offers additional rewards (and free classes) for returning clients.
- COMMUNITY GIVING: For every course you sign up for with our colleagues at New Skills Academy, 1% of the proceeds comes back to Philo4Thought!
- REGISTER TODAY! To register, visit Philo4Thought’s Courses & Training menu or email New Skills Academy (US/UK) to indicate what certification program you’re interested in acquiring — and mention that you were referred by Philo4Thought!
Pay-It-Forward Method (Menousis “Zoom To Greece” Dance Series)
This initiative is returning by popular demand! For $65 Monthly, enjoy a few hours every week immersing yourself in Greek dance, history and culture while giving back to the community!
DANCE: Take this time to search your heritage, find your roots, discover Greece through dances and music straight from the source in Greece! Includes Weekly 2-hour lessons; Music, photos and link materials; Extra online theoretical course every two months about the dances and their roots.
COMMUNITY GIVING: For every online “Zoom to Greece” dance class you take a percentage of the proceeds comes back to Philo4Thought at the end of the year.
REGISTER TODAY! To register, please contact our colleague Paraskevas Ntompros. (Sponsored by Μενούσης Ελληνικοί Λαϊκοί Χοροί (Menousis Dance Studios).
