Catherine Norton
Self Sovereignty
Integrity starts with self sovereignty - the power to choose the direction of our lives and to exercise exclusive control over our...
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Catherine Norton
- Nov 27
- 1 min
Strong Friends
Suffering may create a more dramatic story, but no one ever said we have to do it alone. What's hard for us might be easy for someone...
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Catherine Norton
- Oct 7
- 1 min
The Zone of Power
We tend to grind on things that are beyond our control. Whenever we listen to anyone complaining about anything, we hear it. "Someone...
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Catherine Norton
- Aug 28
- 1 min
Second Chances
I imagine close calls with death have happened to nearly everyone. And yet, here we area, still defying the odds. Perhaps we were spared...
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Catherine Norton
- Aug 27
- 1 min
Strong Personality
Someone once told me I have a "strong personality" because I spoke up about about a harmful situation. I'm sure this was intended as an...
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Catherine Norton
- Aug 1
- 1 min
The Horse
We don't get back up to show "them." They don't matter. This is about facing a challenge, refusing to be broken, and coming back stronger...
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Catherine Norton
- Jun 22
- 1 min
Self-Reliance
Comfort may be helpful from time to time, but dependency is poison to our sense of self. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology...
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Catherine Norton
- Jun 11
- 1 min
Raw Vulnerability
The raw vulnerability we feel during a heartbreak is strength. We are never freer from the control of our ego or more connected to the...
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Catherine Norton
- Jun 10
- 1 min
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
- Jun 9
- 1 min
Failure to Respond
When feeling provoked, remember: There is no need to get upset. Note the situation and postpone the feeling. Go about normal life....
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Catherine Norton
- Jun 8
- 1 min
Aware
The time spent understanding our emotional reactions is an investment in personal power. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology...
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Catherine Norton
- May 5
- 1 min
The New Sexy
Inner strength is the new sexy. #ReadTheStain #writer #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness #strength #humor #meditation...
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Catherine Norton
- Apr 15
- 1 min
Kindness is Stronger
The impulse to appear strong by harming others rises from a fear of being victimized. Overcoming fear is the ultimate workout....
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Catherine Norton
- Mar 11
- 1 min
Owning the Truth
Confidence has less to do with being perfect than owning our truth. Today's challenge is to think about the one question we'd never want...
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Catherine Norton
- Nov 9, 2022
- 1 min
Shine
We should never underestimate the power of a calm and peaceful person during a crisis. Often the "action" that is most needed is a simple...
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Catherine Norton
- Nov 3, 2022
- 1 min
Seeds
During an episode of the television show, Seinfeld, a man makes a insulting remark about the size of Elaine's head. At first, she laughs...
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Catherine Norton
- Oct 23, 2022
- 1 min
Vulnerability
We feel vulnerable when we love, because we might be hurt. But we have the ability to love! We feel vulnerable when launching a new...
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Catherine Norton
- Sep 23, 2022
- 1 min
Deep Roots
When we stay firmly rooted, we can weather any storm. Grounding Exercise: Close your eyes and sit quietly with your feet flat on the...
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Catherine Norton
- Sep 18, 2022
- 1 min
Light
Sometimes the plot sends characters through dramatically dark situations so they can discover everything they need already exists within...
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