Terry Horton Coaching
Have you ever thought, âI should be grateful?â You may have noticed that the obligation of that thought isnât always inspiring. Instead, I might offer gratitude as a practice that you get to choose to cultivate over time. Why might this be useful? We all have a negativity bias as humans. Yet, this n...
I finally picked up a copy of BrenĂ© Brownâs book, âAtlas of the Heart.â Itâs a beautiful anthology of human emotions.
I immediately flipped to the section on joy and found this lovely excerpt:
âResearchers describe the relationship between joy and gratitude as an âintriguing upward spiralââŠ
The i...
Words of affirmation sometimes get a bad rap, yet neuroplasticity points to the genius of this practice. Many of us have wired our brains for unhelpful self-deprecating thoughts. If you can wire your brain for negative thinking, you can also rewire your brain for habitual thoughts of compassion and ...
If youâre stressed these days, a simple technique can help you reset. Try Dr. Weilâs famous relaxing breathing technique. This is a yoga breath that can help you to destress. Dr. Weil says it can help you lower your blood pressure and anxiety. Itâs called the 4-7-8 breath: Four breaths in, hold your...
You are naturally creative, resourceful, and whole.
My coach training offers this beautiful phrase. This concept is a differentiator between coaching and other modalities that might be looking to diagnose, treat, heal, or fix you. There is nothing broken here. Youâve got this.
What shifts in your ...
Do you find yourself triggered and out of sorts by the same repeating behaviors of others at home or work? Iâm not talking about the big stuff that has to be addressed and corrected immediately. Iâm talking about the little stuff that seems to steal our happiness and peace. This could be a spouse wh...
When was the last time you reflected on where you are now and where youâre going? If youâre like most of us, the last few years have been more challenging than usual, and you might be having a hard time. Give yourself the gift of time and click here to download my One-Hour Retreat Workbook. It just ...
Self-compassion is an evidence-based practice for greater happiness and joy. Itâs also a lovely antidote to shame and feelings of unworthiness. With these three tips, you get to play around with offering yourself friendliness, kindness, and compassion. See what shifts for you when you do. Sign up fo...
Do you remember in your teens and 20s when you cared deeply about all the issues? You probably cared about the environment, womenâs issues, democratic elections, and other critical issues. You still care, but mortgages, kids, work, and day-to-day life can get in the way. Letâs face it, other things ...
