Being a mum can be really hard. Most days you are on the go from the moment you open your eyes to the moment you fall asleep. This is a short tapping process to help bring some stillness into your over worked nervous system and also validate all of your mum emotions - they are all valid!
For more support please get in touch kim@happyheads.me I would love to help xx
We live in such a busy world, where people feel like they need to be switched on 24/7 so it’s no surprise that more people are feeling burnt out than ever. Anytime you feel stressed or anxious your nervous system goes into high alert. In short doses this is fine but when you’re being continually triggered with choric stress (which is what Burnout is) your nervous system can’t cope and your brain quite literally can’t function properly.
Tapping is the perfect way to quickly bring your frazzled nervous system back into balance and prevent full burnout. It doesn’t take long to take yourself out of that fight / flight response so take 5 minutes now and see how you feel.
For more support please get in touch kim@happyheads.me or check out the Happy Heads Burnout Programme I would love to hear from you xx
After suffering complete burnout 8 years ago now I was forced to find ways to transform my mind. Meditation and Tapping helped me to do exactly that and overcoming burnout was actually one of the reasons I started Happy Heads. It’s also why I’m so passionate about teaching in companies because I know how stressful corporate life can be.
The workshopsand talks I run cover a wide variety of topics including:
* Prevent Burnout
* Befriend Your Inner Critic
* Reduce Stress & Anxiety
* Manifest The Life You Want
* Emotional Resilience
* Calm Your Nervous System
* Improve Sleep
* Overcome Limiting Beliefs
* Leadership Team Support (various topics)
* Improve Focus
* Resilience Toolkit
* Grief Support
* Pregnancy Birth & Beyond
* Refresh Your Energy
I specialise in teaching children and families so as well as being a mum of two, supporting parents (especially working mums) is something that I’m really passionate about.
The workshops I run cover:
* Parent & Child Wellbeing
* Teen Wellness
* Teaching Children Meditation
* Mindful Parenting
There are many company testimonials you can check out HERE.
If you are interested in adding some wellbeing into your workplace please get in touch kim@happyheads.me xx
Your childhood forms the foundation of your mental health because it’s when your brain and nervous system are still very much developing. Everything that happens to you in this time forms an internal blueprint for who you believe you are and how you see the world around you. It’s the time when your nervous system learns how to adapt to stress and when your strongest limiting beliefs are formed.
This is why your ‘inner child’ is so important. When we have big reactions to things it’s often our wounded inner child that has been triggered and it’s happening without us even realising.
We all have an inner child inside of us, that for whatever reason, maybe didn’t have their needs met. It’s such an important part of who you are and doesn't take long to tune in to them and make them feel loved.
Try this short tapping process now to nurture your inner child and see how much calmer you feel.
For more support please get in touch kim@happyheads.me or check out the Happy Heads Nurture Your Inner Child Programme xx
Anxiety is a completely normal human emotion that everyone experiences to varying degrees. If we didn’t have it we would all be lemmings walking into the road, so anxiety quite literally keeps us safe.
The problem is, our amygdala (brains fear response) doesn’t know the difference between a real and imagined threat. This is why you can feel anxious speaking in public, going on a date, new social situations, thinking about a future event, making new friends, getting on a busy bus….none of these are REAL threats to your life but your amygdala still thinks you’re about to get eaten by a sober toothed tiger.
Tapping is the perfect way to face it head on, which is the quickest way to reduce anxiety and bring stillness to your body and mind. The physical tapping sends a calming signal directly to your amygdala and reminds your nervous system that you are in fact SAFE.
Are you feeling anxious right now? Try this quick 3 minute tapping process and see how you feel.
For more support please get in touch kim@happyheads.me I would love to help xx
The postpartum haze is really tough. Your brain has just gone through more changes than at any other time in your life, your body has just birthed your baby and you are permanently sleep deprived. That’s a lot for any new mum to go through!
Tapping really helped me navigate the postpartum phase with both my babies so try this short process now and see how it makes you feel. Mumma - I see you, and I totally feel you - you are doing great!
For more support please get in touch kim@happyheads.me I would love to help xx
The fear of flying affects many people but the route cause will often vary. It could be the fear of not being in control, the fear of feeling trapped, the fear of something bad happening, the fear of being surrounded by people, the anxiety will be different for each person.
Anytime you experience fear or anxiety your nervous system goes into the ancient fight / flight response, which means you go into high alert. Tapping is the perfect way to engage your parasympathetic nervous system (rest and relaxation) and the words you say out loud help you process your fear.
With tapping we always face our challenge head on because when we say out loud how we are genuinely feeling it’s the most affective way for your brain to process your emotions. If there is anything else that lies behind your fear then bring that language into your tapping script.
When you are actually on the plane you can simply tap on your points and breathe, alternating your breath and repeating the affirmation ‘I AM SAFE’.
Inner eyebrow - Inhale
Outer eyebrow - Exhale
Under the eye - Inhale
Under the nose - Exhale
Under the mouth - Inhale
Chest - Exhale
Under the Arm - Inhale
Top of the head - Exhale
Try this tapping process above to help you reduce your fear of flying and for a shorter tapping process you can try this HERE.
Collarbone Breathing is also another great technique for reducing anxiety and can easily be done while sat on a plane.
For more support overcoming the fear please get in touch kim@happyheads.me I would love to help xx
The start of your day is a REALLY important time for your mind. It can make the difference between having a good or bad day. When you set your brain up right you'll be much better equipped to deal with what the day might throw at you. Never look at your phone first thing in the morning it’s like giving your mental health and power away, instead do something that calms and soothes both body and mind.
This 3 minute Tapping Process won't take long at all but will be having a BIG impact on your nervous system - the perfect way to start the day!
Do you struggle with traditional meditation?
Do you find yourself constantly distracted?
Do you find it hard to sit still and breathe?
Do you often feel stressed and anxious?
If you answered YES to any of the above then you should try Tapping. Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping) is a REALLY powerful tool for meditation because the physical tapping and movement help to focus your mind and calm your energy.
Watch this video now to try a 5 minute tapping meditation that will help reduce anxiety, improve your focus and calm your busy mind.
If you would like some 1:1 support to help nurture your wellbeing please get in touch kim@happyheads.me I would love to hear from you.
Big Love
Kim xx
Life isn't always easy. In fact, for most people, it involves a lot of stress and struggle on a daily basis. With finances, work, health, relationships, and a lot more. Most people are dealing with more stress, anxiety and overwhelm than they realise.
But it doesn't have to be this way.
Which is why I want to share what is probably the most transformational FREE online event that exists - The Tapping World Summit. I've been watching it for years gaining so many insights, inspiration and self healing and this year Jessica Ortner herself invited ME to be part of it (HUGE pinch me moment).
I had a wonderful conversation with Jessica about how we can use tapping to Nurture Our Inner Child and we also did some actual tapping that you can do to. Watching it will help you learn:
How to recognize when your adult reactions of today are actually manifestations of unresolved childhood experiences from the past.
How to address limiting beliefs like “I’m not enough” with self-compassion and self-acceptance (hint: Tapping can help!)
Self-care practices and affirmations to nurture your inner child and heal deep-seated emotional wounds.
There are 25 free presentations to watch, check out this page to learn more (click on the image below).
This isn't just an informational event also, it's an experience. Attendees don't just leave with ideas or theories on how to make their life better, they leave actually feeling better. They leave with less stress, anxiety, overwhelm, anger, sadness, and other negative emotions.
They leave having cleared limiting beliefs around money, health, relationships and more. They leave having cleared childhood traumas.They leave the event better than when they went in and YOU can be part of it.
It's been going on for 15 years, over 2.5 million people have attended this online event and it has a reputation for getting incredible results for anyone who watches it.
Trust me on this one... this technique and this event are truly amazing. Go here to learn more and sign up:
16th TAPPING WORLD SUMMIT
Enjoy and make sure to let me know what you think of the event. I hope you enjoy my interview :)
Big Love
Kim xx
A lot of people really beat themselves up over "negative thinking."
It is, of course, true that in order to create the life we want today, changing our thinking to be more positive is extremely important and effective for reaching our goals.
But...
Did you know that negative thinking is actually hardwired into the brain, in one of the most ancient parts of it? And that it's there for a very important reason?
If you want to find out what this reason is, and how you can overcome it, I recommend watching a video just put out by my friend and New York Times bestselling author Nick Ortner that shares more about this primitive part of the brain, why it's not your fault if you think negatively, and what you can do about it.
He'll show you how you can use Tapping to literally rewire the neuropathways of the brain to create the life you want. He'll even take you through a simple yet powerful process with it that will have you instantly feeling better. You can check it out here:
Here's the reality about negative thinking...
It's hard-wired in our brain for a reason and not easy to overcome unless you have a technique or tool to overcome it. If you feel you get stuck in patterns of negative thinking, take a breath, and know that it's not your fault.
But know that there IS something you can do about it. With this simple video, you'll learn how to use EFT Tapping to get past this primitive part of the brain and remove the negative thinking, limiting beliefs and chronic negative emotions that stifle our ability to grow and create the life we want.
WATCH IT NOW
Enjoy!
Kim xx
P.S. - Nick is releasing this video as part of the lead up to his 16th Annual Tapping World Summit, which starts on February 26th and this year they asked me to be part of it, I'm still pinching myself!!!
This event has been attended by over 2.5 million people over the last 15 years. It is a truly life-transforming event that you don't want to miss out on.
Rumination is when your minds get stuck on certain thoughts, usually negative ones. It's like a broken record in your mind that won't stop playing. When we ruminate over the past we keep replaying certain events, worrying about things we said, overthinking our actions and wishing their was a different outcome. This can easily make you feel overwhelmed, anxious and has a detrimental impact on your mental health.
This is because it's a completed wasted energy - we can't change the past! What we can do though is anchor our minds in the present moment and tapping is a great way to do that and stop the rumination.
Collarbone breathing is a great way to quickly reduce stress and anxiety. You're working specifically with the collarbone point (chest area) which is a common place that most people experience their stress and anxiety. It also has a very specific breathing technique that helps to deepen your breathing and focus your mind on the present moment.
If you’re interested in private sessions and 1:1 coaching please get int touch kim@happyheads.me I would love to hear from you and always offer a FREE 20 min consultation call xx
Have you ever experienced bullying within the workplace? If you have, then you’re not alone. Recent studies show that 47% of UK workers have observed bullying at work and 1 in 10 people have experienced being bullied. It’s something that can deeply impact your mental health, isn’t always obvious to spot and affects thousands of people every day. Unlike bullying at school, which may be more overt, bullying within the workplace can be subtle with passive aggressive communication and gas lighting.
I experienced this myself 7 years ago and it’s not something I’d ever spoken about until recently. It had a huge impact on my mental health and the burnout it created took years to recover from. I've learnt so much over the 7 years I’ve been running Happy Heads and I wish I had these techniques back then because I would have been able to prevent burnout.
I can't control the bullies who you may be being faced with or change the toxic workplace you are in BUT one thing I can do is help you nurture your mental health, reduce anxiety and rebuild your confidence.
This 1 hour ONLINE workshop on 29th November, 8pm UK Time is about helping people find their voice again, validating their experience and reminding anyone that is going through it right now - that you’re not alone.
It includes:
Insight - into the brain, burnout and the impact of bullying on your mental health.
Breathing Techniques - to calm and soothe your whole nervous system.
Guided Meditation - to help you identify your worries and process your emotions.
EFT (Tapping ) - to help you overcome any anxious, negative thoughts that you might be having, overcome self doubt and rebuild your confidence.
Spaces are limited and only £20. To book on click the button below or get in touch kim@happyheads.me. The Zoom link will be sent to you a week before.
I can’t wait to see you all.
Big Love
Kim xx
Your body is filled with a very complex nervous system that is always trying to regulate itself. Many things can have an impact on your nervous system, depleting your energy and affecting how you feel, often without us consciously realising it (doom scrolling through instagram for example).
One of the first steps to refreshing your energy is to first identify what your ENERGY DRAINERS are. What are the things in life that make you feel depleted, low, sad or exhausted?
The next step is to identify your ENERGY GIVERS. These are the things in life that feed your soul, make your cup feel full, make you happy and give your energy a boost.
Take a moment now to look through the below lists and see what your ENERGY DRAINERS vs ENERGY GIVERS are. You can then start adjust yourself accordingly - doing less of the drainers and more of the givers.
Lack of Sleep
Too much screen time / being on your phone too much
Social media
The news
Feeling stressed or anxious
Overworking or burning out
People pleasing
Overthinking
Dehydration / not drinking enough water
Not eating enough / not nourishing your body
Eating too much junk food
Fear and self doubt
Ruminating over the past or overthinking the future
Spending too much time around: bullies, people you can’t be yourself around, really negative people, people who are really judgemental, people who have a big ego, people who gossip a lot, complainers, people who expect perfection, people who are abusive, people who are fake
Unprocessed anger, bitterness, or resentment
Not exercising or physically moving your body
Family
Fixating on your imperfections
Focussing on what you don't have
Wearing a mask / hiding or suppressing emotions
Comparing your life to others
Doing a job that you hate
What else drains your energy? Remember that we are all different. Only you will truly know what your ENERGY DRAINERS are. Write out your list and then you can see what things you need to do less of or what changes you may need to make.
Energy Givers
Meditation
Good quality sleep / rest
Breathwork / deep breaths
Nourishing food
Setting healthy boundaries with toxic people
Therapy – talking to people
Water / hydration
Being out in nature
Sunlight
Playing with my kids (parent specific)
Love and intimacy
Meaningful connections
Responding to your body’s needs/emotional needs
Tapping
Positive Affirmations
Learning something new
Cooking / Reading
Art / Being creative
Exercise / moving your body
Play! Doing something with no particular outcome - just for the fun of it.
Hot baths, massages
Watching movies that make you laugh
Dancing / listening to music that you love
Journaling
Doing a job you are passionate about
What else gives YOU energy? What feeds your soul and makes you happy? Write out a list and start to do more of the things in life that GIVE you energy.
Tapping is a great way to refresh your energy when you’re feeling a bit depleted because it physically brings your nervous system back into balance AND helps to rewire your brain to think differently. Watch this video now to see how easy it is to do.
For more support on nurturing your wellbeing please get in touch kim@happyheads.me I would love to hear from you xx
Do you struggle with traditional meditation?
Do you find yourself constantly distracted?
Do you find it hard to sit still and breathe?
Do you often feel stressed and anxious?
If you answered YES to any of the above then you should try tapping. Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping) is a REALLY powerful tool for meditation because the physical tapping and movement help to focus your mind and energy.
Watch this video now to try a 5 minute tapping meditation that will help reduce anxiety, improve your focus and calm your busy mind.
If you would like some 1:1 support to help nurture your wellbeing please get in touch kim@happyheads.me I would love to hear from you.
Big Love
Kim xx
"A state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion, caused by prolonged and excessive stress"
Burnout is a very real and very scary thing to experience. I had it myself over 7 years ago now and in the space of 6 months in the toxic work environment I was in, I completely lost my mental health to the point I had severe anxiety which lead into depression. Overcoming burnout and learning how to nurture my mental health and wellbeing was one of the main reasons I retrained as a Tapping Practitioner, Meditation Teacher and started Happy Heads.
Anytime you feel stressed or anxious your amygdala (brains fear response) has been triggered and your nervous system goes into high alert (also known as the fight and flight response). Your body fills with cortisol which is the stress hormone, adrenalin races through your body, your digestive system slows down, heart races, muscles tense and your thinking brain goes off line - your body is primed to fight what it perceives as a threat.
In short doses being triggered in this way is fine as you quickly come back into rest and relaxation but when you are being triggered constantly (which is easily done in a stressful work environment) your body is flooded with too much cortisol, which has a damaging effect on your nervous system. This creates anxiety, which can then lead into severe anxiety and that can easily lead into depression. Ultimately your nervous system becomes completely frazzled and your brain can't function properly.
Watch the video above to see how you can use tapping to process your burnout and bring some much needed calm to your over worked nervous system. No matter where you are in your burnout journey, I promise you, the way you feel right now WILL NOT be how you feel forever.
DON’T look at your phone first thing in the morning, you’ll be flooding it with information that it doesn’t need. Instead connect with your breath – your superpower!
MEDITATE every morning to set your brain up for the day. Regularly tuning in and processing your emotions ensures that things don’t become overwhelming and deep breathing engages your parasympathetic nervous system (rest and relaxation).
SET a clear working day for yourself and be really strict with it. Don't look at your emails outside of working hours!
TAKE BREAKS throughout the day to be fully present in the moment with your breath and body. This helps to reduce anxiety and strengthen your neurological pathways.
RELAX your mind before you go to bed. Don’t look at a screen at least an hour before bed and do something relaxing instead (meditating, journaling, hot bath, listen to music, calming smells…) the brain needs to unwind after a busy day.
WRITE your 'to do' list the night before and never write more than 3 things you absolutely have to get done - everything else will then be a bonus!
REDUCE your intake of the news and social media. The news is inherently negative and social media makes you compare your life to others.
TAPPING is a powerful tool for overcoming negative thoughts. Use Emotional Freedom Technique every day to make sure you are regularly reframing your negative thoughts.
AFFIRMATIONS are a great way to overcome your limiting beliefs. So if you keep thinking 'I'm not good enough' repeat 'I AM good enough' or if you keep thinking 'I'm not clever' reframe to 'I AM clever'.
Sleep is the foundation of your mental health but it's often easily disrupted when you're experiencing burnout. Listen to this meditation before you go to bed to help calm your busy mind and improve those much needed ZZZZ's.
““I contacted Kim while in chronic burnout desperate for tools to support myself mentally. From the initial chat she listened, put me at ease and reassured she could help. The programme was hugely insightful and expertly led by Kim, by the end she had delivered on all aspects from our first conversation and much more. I can not thank her enough for giving me new found confidence, resilience and excitement for what the future holds!””
f you would like more support The Happy Heads Burnout Programme has been specifically designed to help you:
Overcome burnout, bringing calm and peace to your frazzled mind
Improve your mental and physical wellbeing
Release negative energy from your nervous system thats built up in the workplace
Rebuild your confidence and self belief
Bring your nervous system back into balance (after being under constant stress)
Reduce anxiety and stress held in both body and mind
Bring you back to yourself once again!
Improve your sleep & Focus
Empower you will a whole toolbox of calm that you can use at home or in the workplace
I always send out some pre questions first and then from that I tailor the programme to your exact needs.
Each private session includes breathing techniques, guided meditation, and a full round of Emotional Freedom Technique (tapping). EFT is a powerful tool at helping you release negative tension held in both your body and mind and help you overcome any anxious, negative thoughts that you might be having.
I always offer a FREE 20 minute phone consultation so please get in touch kim@happyheads.me I would love to hear from you xx