Catrina Welch, author, speaker

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  • How to Overcome Toxic Thoughts

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    You and I encounter more toxins in a day than our grandparents did in their life time. Found in our beauty products, diet, habits, environment, and even our emotions, toxins are clogging the receptors in our bodies that were designed to bring the proper nutrients to our organs. No wonder so many of us have…

  • When Words Crush Your Spirit

    When Words Crush Your Spirit

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    “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Injuries can crush the body. When someone strikes us, we hurt. The stronger our physical body, the less likely the damage, of course, but there is no question that sticks and stones can break our bones. And when we are injured, no…

  • No One Should Experience Devastation Feeling Invisible

    No One Should Experience Devastation Feeling Invisible

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    Every one of us has felt invisible at some point in our lives or another. Whether it was at a party full of strangers, in the middle of the grocery store or in the privacy of our own home when our brothers got all the attention or our husband is distracted.Our lives may center around…

  • Invisible Beauty

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    My boys were less than two weeks old when they each got their first haircuts. Each of my newborn girls had pretty hair ornaments before leaving the hospital. Having “hairy babies” was something I’d always hoped for when I dreamed of being a mom. If you ask me why, I’d tell you that it was…

  • Are you Just Like your Mother?

    Are you Just Like your Mother?

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    Social Skills 101: Never tell a woman she is old, overweight or just like her mother. While not every woman is sensitive about all of these areas, we do all have an emotional attachment to each of them. Personally, I would love to be just like my mother–she’s beautiful inside and out. Not all moms,…

  • Why I Love Platform University

    Why I Love Platform University

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    “Will you remember me when you’re famous?” This question was a common response of my peers when the publication of my book, Confident Beauty, was announced. With each snide remark, I found my heart challenged. I respect the fact that one person’s success can create Confidence Conflicts for others, but I wasn’t prepared for the emotional battle that…

  • Confident in the Challenge of Letting Go

    Confident in the Challenge of Letting Go

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    This Easter I was asked to share my thoughts on the final words that Christ spoke to Mary while dying on the cross. This challenged me because I didn’t understand why Jesus called His mother “dear woman.” I know He was fully God, but wouldn’t His fully-human-side long for His “mom” in a time of…

  • Overcoming Bridesmaid Blues with Confidence

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    What a great time of year for a wedding on Cape Cod! I’m excited to be part of a multinational one this weekend. Working with a German bride has been so much fun! I don’t know if it’s her culture, her strong Christian faith or her beautiful temperament, but preparing a bride for her most…

  • What is Your Purchasing Theme?

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    I love dark chocolate. If my secret stock of it ever starts getting scarce, I hit the market–immediately, before I run out and have a crisis. The funny thing is, I never lack chocolate because I buy it all the time and seldom allow myself the indulgence of eating it. You may roll your eyes at…

  • Confidence to Face the Storms of Life

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    It has been an exciting holiday weekend here on the East Coast. The anticipation of Hurricane Arthur’s arrival threw a wrench into our holiday preparations, didn’t it? But here we are on July fifth enjoying a beautiful summer day. There is nothing quite like the day after a storm to regain appreciation for that which…

  • The Secret to a Lasting Marriage

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    “Don’t give her a gun.” This is the advice given to my friend when he asked the secret to a lasting marriage. The quick response made me laugh out loud, I admit. But today I find myself wishing we had all taken this plea for help more seriously. A marriage in trouble is no laughing matter. King…

  • Finding a Hairstyle that Fits YOU featuring Chorlton Hairdresser

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    This is a great time of year for a new hairstyle, but asking your hairstylist for suggestions might not be wise. Not unless they’re experts from https://yvonnehodgsonhair.co.uk, then you can definitely rely on them. After many years behind the chair, creating styles to suits my clients’ desires, it became obvious to me that many women…