Catherine Norton
Two Sides
Mood depends heavily on which sides we focus on. Is it better to live in the moment and immerse ourselves in joy, or spend that precious...
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Catherine Norton
- May 13
- 1 min
Creative Freedom
So let's create as we please. Our joy does not depend on the opinions of those who don't hear our muse. #ReadTheStain #writer #psychology...
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Catherine Norton
- May 4
- 1 min
Side Effects
Is it because the joy of making a difference is more satisfying than the fleeting pleasures of other things? Or something else?...
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Catherine Norton
- Apr 25
- 1 min
Joy on the Way to More
Gratitude doesn't mean settling for less. It is appreciating things on the way to more. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology...
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Catherine Norton
- Mar 7
- 1 min
Leading with Joy
People who take care of themselves and feel good are more fun to spend time with. Ask: Am I leading with joy? #ReadTheStain #writer...
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Catherine Norton
- Feb 17
- 1 min
Presence Challenge
Today's presence challenge is to look up, make eye contact with others, and smile. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology...
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Catherine Norton
- Feb 10
- 1 min
Satisfaction Niche
A certain amount of playful exploration is needed to find the right path, projects, and people who share our enthusiasm. That niche is...
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Catherine Norton
- Feb 5
- 1 min
Enough
Gratitude is the practice of focusing on positives and making them count more than the miseries. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach...
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Catherine Norton
- Jan 29
- 1 min
Be More
When we are fully present while "doing" something, time slows and our quality of life improves. Today's challenge is to choose one...
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Catherine Norton
- Jan 10
- 1 min
Inner States
The world is not a separate thing "out there." We see a reflection of our inner state. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology...
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Catherine Norton
- Jan 4
- 1 min
Be Happy
Have you noticed that those who have the most aren't actually happy, but still cling to the idea that getting more will do the trick?...
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Catherine Norton
- Jan 2
- 1 min
Choosing a Lighter Life
The easiest way to have a good day is to be thankful for it upon awakening. If we aren't happy with the situation we find ourselves in,...
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Catherine Norton
- Dec 25, 2022
- 1 min
The Ask
Material things are such transient pleasures. Which one could possibly offer lasting happiness? The secret to living a joyful life is not...
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Catherine Norton
- Dec 9, 2022
- 1 min
Cranky Pants
Today's challenge is to find the least inspiring pair of pants in your wardrobe, call them your "cranky pants," and either toss them in...
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Catherine Norton
- Nov 29, 2022
- 1 min
The Mission
Have you ever felt this way? If yes, where are you in the process of remembering? I suspect the farther we stray from the mission, the...
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Catherine Norton
- Nov 28, 2022
- 1 min
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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Catherine Norton
- Nov 26, 2022
- 1 min
Priorities
The love, joy, peace and connection we feel in each moment is the only wealth we ever have. Everything else is clutter. Moments are...
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Catherine Norton
- Nov 19, 2022
- 1 min
Releasing Fears
I remember being terrified to fly on a plane. Now I'm usually asleep before the plane takes off. I'd rather be rested when I arrive at my...
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Catherine Norton
- Oct 24, 2022
- 1 min
Rogue Joy
The sky was layered with the serious dark clouds of unsettled, ominous weather. And yet, this one cheerful white fluff seemed completely...
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