Catherine Tidd
Trading Authenticity for Approval
The word "authenticity" gets thrown around a lot these days. I know I use it quite a bit as part of my marketing business and sometimes I...
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Catherine Tidd
- Jan 16, 2023
- 2 min
Playing the Hand We're Dealt
I was listening to Brene Brown's interview with Emmanuel Acho on the benefits of being illogical when something he said stuck with me:...
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Catherine Tidd
- Oct 25, 2022
- 2 min
Your Life Should Be Invitation Only
I've had an interesting few weeks where I've found myself speaking up a little more than I usually do. No, I've never been a saint, but...
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Catherine Tidd
- Feb 22, 2021
- 4 min
Will Fixing You Fix Me?
I just got back from a walk and, for the first time in a while, I felt like writing. Actually, I shouldn't say that. I always feel like...
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Catherine Tidd
- Jan 11, 2021
- 5 min
Traveling Through COVID Country with Dolly Parton
A road trip through a divided United States while listening to Dolly Parton's America is an eye-opening experience.
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Catherine Tidd
- Nov 2, 2020
- 3 min
Politics & Social Media: What Your Friends List Says About You
The last few months - or the last 3 1/2 years for some - have been extremely stressful. As I've said before, this election hasn't just...
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Catherine Tidd
- Oct 31, 2020
- 8 min
Dealing With Pandemic-Induced Teenage Depression
So. How are things going at your house? I would say that we've weathered things pretty well over here so far. Yes, there have been some...
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Catherine Tidd
- Jun 24, 2020
- 3 min
Why it's Okay (and sometimes necessary) to Unfriend People on Social Media
There is a meme going around that says something like, "Post this if you've never unfriended anyone on social media." I don't know if...
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Catherine Tidd
- May 18, 2020
- 5 min
According to My Son I'm Failing at Quarantine
I didn't set out to be the world's best quarantiner, mainly because I think to be the "best" at something you have to have a clear...
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Catherine Tidd
- Apr 30, 2020
- 3 min
Your Pandemic is Not Mine: The Difference Between Introverts and Extroverts
There's a post I've seen about 1,000 times that's been rolling around on Facebook, the title of which is something like "we're not in the...
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Catherine Tidd
- Mar 16, 2020
- 5 min
Confessions of a Panic Buyer
Grocery stores have to tried to reassure us that there's enough. Local politicians have tried to reassure us that the grocery stores have...
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Catherine Tidd
- Mar 9, 2020
- 3 min
When the News Makes You Feel More Widowed
Thank God for streaming services. I feel like these days I'm dodging my local news like landmines. The other day, my mom was telling me...
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Catherine Tidd
- Jan 28, 2020
- 2 min
You don't have to justify the way you feel to anyone
Have you ever felt like you have to justify your emotions? If you haven't, you're much more self-aware than I am. And while I'm starting...
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Catherine Tidd
- Jan 12, 2020
- 2 min
Damn, That Was Hard
Last week, I started thinking about my first years as a widow - I'm not really sure why. As anyone who has experienced a loss (or, in...
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Catherine Tidd
- Jan 8, 2020
- 3 min
When Overwhelm Feels Permanent
I'm stealing this idea - just a little bit. Someone in the Mind, Body, Spirit group on Facebook mentioned this as part of her day and I...
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Catherine Tidd
- Jan 5, 2020
- 3 min
Fearing Joy and Dress-Rehearsing Tragedy
I’ve written other posts about happiness – mainly dealing with the idea that I wasn’t sure I deserved it. After all, happiness isn’t owed...
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Catherine Tidd
- Jan 5, 2020
- 4 min
Strength & Struggle: Lessons in the Art of Growth
My 40s have hit me like a freight train. Actually, that’s probably not the right analogy. That implies I’ve been flattened by my 40s,...
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Catherine Tidd
- Jan 5, 2020
- 2 min
I've Said It Before and I'll Say It Again...
Last night I was on my walk listening to a podcast about moving forward. I know, I know - one of our favorite topics. To reiterate, it...
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Catherine Tidd
- Jan 3, 2020
- 3 min
Searching for Soul and Why Writers Hate
Writing, as with many other things, is a hard thing to pursue because it falls under the "dream" category.
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Catherine Tidd
- Jan 3, 2020
- 4 min
Eyebrows, Oprah, and Bratty Kids
I've come to the conclusion that in 2016 I should have loftier goals when it comes to personal maintenance. I mean, I haven't completely...
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