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Catherine Norton

Jan 251 min read

Clarity of Purpose

Take a fresh look at the situation: Do we need that door to open or can we simply go around? #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology...

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Catherine Norton

Nov 26, 20231 min read

Primary Motivation

Not everyone is so competitive that "winning" is the primary motivation. Perhaps we enjoy learning, watching others grow, or simply...

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Catherine Norton

Nov 4, 20231 min read

Elevation

Wherever there are humans, there will be noise. This creates an opportunity to practice elevation. Ask: How can I be in the world while...

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Catherine Norton

Oct 9, 20231 min read

Love Intention

We may pause before the noise of the day to review what weighed on our spirit the day before. We can choose to let the heaviness go, and...

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Catherine Norton

Aug 19, 20231 min read

Roll the Dice

It's easy to see opportunities when something good happens. Yay! The new job pays better so we can join a social club and travel more....

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Catherine Norton

Aug 6, 20231 min read

Balanced Abundance

We are told to achieve, work hard, be successful, play the game and get "ahead." Ahead of others, that is. Scarcity means half of us have...

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Catherine Norton

Jul 24, 20231 min read

Oh Shift!

Why would we make changes when we are comfortable? Embrace the unpleasant feeling and strap on a seatbelt - it may get a bit bumpy!...

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Catherine Norton

Jul 12, 20231 min read

Shifting Patterns

Catastrophic thinking focuses on the worst possible outcome and leads us there. We can interrupt the process by consciously shifting our...

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Catherine Norton

Jun 19, 20231 min read

Taking a Broader View

We tend to think people who genuinely care for others are pushovers, but no. Tenderness is not a gift for everyone. Standing up to evil...

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Catherine Norton

Jun 18, 20231 min read

The Reality of Belief

And if we believe we are doomed to poverty, failure, or rejection - we are. Our minds are like robots programmed to seek experiences that...

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Catherine Norton

Jun 15, 20231 min read

Gears of Self-Knowledge

Oh, we may be angry at the one who shows us, but once an unpleasant truth about ourselves is revealed, it can never be unknown....

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Catherine Norton

Jun 10, 20231 min read

One Good Thing

Practicing the art of selective focus to turn down the volume on anxiety-provoking chaos strengthens us to face greater challenges with...

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Catherine Norton

May 21, 20231 min read

Peace

There is a point of peace within each of us that we return to with every prayer, mantra, conscious breath, mindful moment, meditation, or...

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Catherine Norton

May 18, 20231 min read

Solutions

Perhaps today is the time to try a more interesting solution. #ReadTheStain #writer #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness...

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Catherine Norton

Apr 3, 20231 min read

Reframe

This week's mindfulness challenge is to listen for hopeless, sad, or demotivating thoughts and gently steer ourselves back in a positive...

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Catherine Norton

Mar 20, 20231 min read

Intentional Uplift

Today's challenge is an intentional uplift. Select someone who needs a boost and say hello. Then ask them to tell you their favorite...

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Catherine Norton

Feb 6, 20231 min read

Find the Humor

When life feels heavy, we can shift our perspective slightly to find humor in the situation. The load magically lightens. #ReadTheStain...

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Catherine Norton

Jan 30, 20231 min read

Remember

Stress is an illusion created by those who have convinced us that we are something less than what we truly are. #ReadTheStain #writer...

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Catherine Norton

Dec 14, 20221 min read

Deus Est In Machina

Most people go through life restlessly searching for perfection and finding nothing but flaws. And most people are unhappy because they...

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Catherine Norton

Nov 28, 20221 min read

Light Up

Consider a choice we have in each moment of our lives - Shall I contribute my energy to the gloom or use it to inspire hope, love, peace,...

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