WHAT IS TAPPING AND HOW DOES IT WORK?

What is tapping and how does it work? This is a question I get asked a lot and something i'm always very passionate about answering. I've been an Emotional Freedom Technique (tapping) practitioner for nearly 7 years now and the results I see with my clients never fails to amaze me. Seeing the huge realisations and shifts that they have is always so inspiring. Even during group workshops and retreats when I have no idea what anyone is personally working on tapping has powerful results.

WHAT IS TAPPING?

Your body is filled with a very complex nervous system that is connected to your brain my something called the vagus nerve - your mind and body are completely interconnected. Where these energy (meridian) lines begin and end they are closer to the surface of your skin so you can physically tap on them to release the negative tension that you're holding in both your body and your mind.

Tapping is based on the combined principles of ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology. It's also part neuro linguistic programming (using your voice to rewire your brain) which is why it is so powerful at helping you overcome your anxious, negative thoughts and it's amazing at helping you get to the core route of a problem. You're bringing your nervous system back into balance by physically tapping on your body while enabling your brain to process whatever it is that you are working on. You're healing the body AND the mind at the same time, which is why it's so effective.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

The basic Tapping technique requires you to focus on a negative emotion or specific problem at hand. This could be an anxiety, negative belief, fear, phobia, grief, worry or any difficult emotion or situation that you want to work on. While maintaining your mental focus on this issue, you then use your fingertips to tap 5-7 times on 9 specific meridian points of the body.

THE PROCESS

Identify the issue you want to work on

• Rate the emotional intensity of the feeling on a scale of 0 - 10

• Tap on your karate chop and repeat the statements...

• "Even though I have this (insert problem here)______________ , I love and accept myself anyway"

• "Even though I have this (insert problem here)______________ , that's ok, i'm human"

• "Even though I have this (insert problem here)______________ , I love my body and I love my mind"

• Then move around the points of the body using language connected to the issue (e.g "this anxiety, this tension in my body, it's exhausting, its holds me back..."

• After two rounds take a deep breath (in through nose out through mouth) and rate the intensity of the emotion

• Keep doing the rounds until your number has reduced. Use language that directly targets the problem and only move to positive affirmations when it has reduced.

If you’re interesting in doing tapping and would like a 1:1 session please get in touch kim@happyheads.me xx

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7 MINUTE TAPPING MEDITATION

Do you struggle with meditation? Do you find it really hard and often want to give up? You’re not alone! We have such busy, distracted minds these days that most people find meditating really tough.

Tapping is a wonderful way to meditate when the more traditional routes aren't working for you. The physical movement is incredibly grounding, which is why so many people find it more beneficial at focussing the mind on the present moment.

This is also a great meditation technique for any adult or child that is on the spectrum. The rhythmic tapping can often feel like a much more affective way to calm the nervous system rather than trying to sit still, which may have the opposite to effect.

Watch this video to see a 7 minute Tapping Meditation (suitable for all ages) that will help calm and soothe both your body and mind.

For more support (adults or children) please get in touch kim@happyheads.me I would love to hear from you xx

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TAPPING ON BURNOUT

I’ve faced many difficult things in my life but burnout was one of the most traumatic. Completely losing your mental health is terrifying and it takes time for your nervous system to recover. Overcoming burnout and learning how to nurture my mental health and wellbeing was profound and one of the reasons I'm so passionate about helping people do the same.

Watch this video to see how you can use tapping to process burnout and bring your nervous system back into some much needed balance.

“Thanks so much for all your wonderful support, this programme has been transformative”

— Jasmine

If you would like some more support please check out the Happy Heads Burnout Programme. It's been designed specifically to help you:

• Overcome burnout, bringing calm and peace to your mind

• Improve your mental and physical wellbeing

• Release negative energy from your nervous system that 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 in both body and mind

• Bring you back to yourself once again!

• Improve your sleep & Focus

If this is something that interests you please get in touch kim@happyheads.me for more details, I would love to hear from you xx

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TAPPING TO BOOST YOUR MOOD

It's totally normal to have days where your energy and mood feel a bit low. Tapping is an incredible tool for bringing your nervous system back into balance and overcoming any anxious negative thoughts that you might be having. This is the perfect way to give your mood the boost that it needs and it doesn't take long to do!

Watch this video to see how you can use tapping to reframe your negative thoughts and boost your mood.

For daily tips in how to nurture your wellbeing follow Happy Heads on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happyheads.me/

To completely transform your wellbeing check out my:

Happy Heads Wellbeing Programme: https://www.happyheads.me/wellbeing-programme

Happy Heads Burnout Programme: https://www.happyheads.me/burnout-programme

Private Sessions: https://www.happyheads.me/1-2-1-coaching

Online Courses are a great way to work on your wellbeing from the comfort of your own home:

https://www.happyheads.me/online-courses-intro

Sign up here to the Happy Heads Monthly Reset. Each 'reset' will give you the tools and techniques you need to help refresh your energy and transform your mind, enabling you to put your self care back on the priority list. You'll get a free meditation, video content, breathing techniques, Emotional Freedom Technique (tapping) and so much more!

Or get in touch kim@happyheads.me I'd love to hear from you xx

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HAPPY HEADS BURNOUT PROGRAMME

HAPPY HEADS BURNOUT PROGRAMME 💫
Burnout is a very real and very scary thing to experience. I had it myself over 6 years 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.
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As it's a subject so close to my heart and one that I deeply understand, I am very excited to announce the Happy Heads Burnout Programme. It's been designed specifically to help you:

- Overcome burnout, bringing calm and peace to your mind
- Improve your mental and physical wellbeing
- Release negative energy from your nervous system that 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 in both body and mind
- Bring you back to yourself once again!
- Improve your sleep & Focus

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.

There are two programme options to choose from that slightly vary in length:

Silver - 6 Weeks

• 3 x 1-1 sessions (1.5hr each)

• Processing burnout and any big blocks in life that might be holding you back

• Overcome your limiting beliefs 

• 1 x 20 min phone call check ins to ensure you feel fully supported

• Several guided meditations to use across the 6weeks

• Tapping videos to follow

• Daily practices to integrate into your own routine 

• Breathing techniques that work with your nervous system

Gold - 8 Weeks

• 5 x 1-1 sessions (1.5hr each)

• Processing burnout and any big blocks in life that might be holding you back

• Overcome your limiting beliefs 

• Working on your inner critic and overcoming self doubt 

• 2 x 20 min phone call check ins to ensure you feel fully supported

• Several guided meditations to use across the 8 weeks

• Tapping videos to follow

• Daily practices to integrate into your own routine 

• Breathing techniques that work with your nervous system

I always provide a full support document after each session and a meditation recording for you to use. The sessions are 1hr 30 mins and will be over Zoom (or in person if you can come to Dalston).

I’m flexible with days and times so just let me know what works for you and if you have any questions at all. I always offer a free 20 minute consultation call to see how best I can support you. If this is something that interests you please get in touch kim@happyheads.me for more details xx
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IMPROVE YOUR SLEEP

• Do you struggle with your sleep?

• Do you often wake up feeling exhausted?

• Do you wake in the night and then find it hard to get back to sleep?

If you answered yes to any of the above then you should watch this tapping video because sleep is absolutely essential for a good functioning mental health. Your brain is busy and active all day long so you need to find time to 'wind your mind down' before going to bed. Calming your nervous system at the end of a hectic day is the best way to ensure you improve the quality of your sleep and ultimately boost your energy for when you wake up.

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IMPROVE YOUR FOCUS

We live in a world where distractions are everywhere so it's understandable that our attention spans are now less than a goldfish! People are finding it harder and harder to focus and concentrate so it's never been more important to strengthen your mind. Watch this video above to see how tapping can bring some much needed stillness to your very busy mind.
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This Months Happy Heads Reset is all about Improving Your Focus. As well as the video above you’ll get a guided meditation, insight into why we are so distracted and top tips on how to concentrate better.
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Sign up HERE for the full reset, it's completely FREE xx
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TAPPING TO REDUCE ANXIETY

Anxiety is completely normal and we all have our own personal triggers. Knowing how to bring your nervous system back into balance is the best way to empower yourself so that anxiety can't run the show anymore. Tapping is an incredible tool for nurturing your wellbeing. Watch this video to see how tapping can greatly reduce any anxiety you're experiencing today.

If you really want to give your mental health a reset and you’re looking for something longer term I have the brilliant Happy Heads Wellbeing Programme. It’s been designed to completely transform your wellbeing over the course of 6 weeks and includes:

• 3 x 1-1 sessions (1.5hr each)

• Process several big blocks in life that might be holding you back

• Overcome your negative core beliefs and process past memories

• Silence your inner critic and bring your nervous system back into balance

• 2 x 20 min phone call check-ins to ensure you feel fully a supported

• Several guided meditations to use across the 6 weeks

• Tapping videos to follow

• Daily practices to integrate into your own routine 

Just get in touch for a 20 minute FREE consultation kim@happyheads.me xx

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CALM YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM - NOW LIVE!

Your body is an incredible tool of wisdom yet so many people speak negatively to their body or fail to nurture it in the way that it deserves. Your body is filled with a very complex nervous system that connects all your vital organs to your brain and many things in life can affect it…
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This months Happy Heads Reset is all about bringing your nervous system back into balance. You’ll get a tapping video that shows you how to use the technique anytime you feel stressed or anxious and top tips on how to calm your nervous system.
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Your body is amazing, it’s time to look after it. Follow the link above to sign up xx 👆🏼
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NAVIGATING BIG TRANSITIONS

After the birth of my baby boy this month it felt fitting to have ‘transitions’ as the theme of the Happy Heads Reset. This is a regular, free resource that helps you transform your wellbeing and covers a different topic each month.

Sign up now and you’ll get sent a tapping video to help you navigate any big transition you’re going through, top tips on how to move through anything that’s challenging you and a guided meditation to help ground and calm your energy.

The link is at the top of the page or click HERE

It’s time to reset your body, mind and energy!

SHAME vs GUILT

Guilt and shame can be hugely toxic for your mental health and nervous system - but they’re not the same! Understanding the difference and their route courses is a HUGE step in overcoming both of them and freeing yourself from their grip 👊🏽
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I’ve been learning more about shame and guilt on the master trauma training course by @nicabm_ Here is a really helpful infographic to explain the difference.

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COLLARBONE BREATHING

Collarbone breathing is an INCREDIBLE tool for relaxing your nervous system - quickly reducing stress, anxiety and overwhelm. Watch this video and i'll guide you through. You can do this where you breathe in fully rather than half way but i've seen people do it a few different ways and really like the breath going in gradually - do what feels right for you!

During the Collarbone Breathing Exercise, keep your elbows and arms  away from your body. The exercise uses your knuckles and fingertips;  these should be the only parts of your arm that touch your body.

With the first 2 fingers of your dominant hand, tap the  Gamut point (in the groove in the bones that anchor the last two  fingers) continuously while you perform the following 4 breathing  exercises.

1. Breathe half way in and hold your breath for 7 taps.

2. Breathe fully in and hold your breath for 7 taps.

3. Breathe half way out and hold your breath for 7 taps.

4. Breathe fully out for as long as you can while tapping

Then place the first two fingertips of your dominant hand on your  non-dominant side's Collarbone point and, while tapping the Gamut point  continuously, perform the same 4 breathing exercises.

Bend the fingers of your dominant hand so that the knuckles of the  2nd joint stick out. Place them on your dominant side Collarbone point  and tap the Gamut point continuously while doing the 4 breathing exercises. Repeat this after placing the knuckles of your dominant hand  on the Collarbone point of your non-dominant side.

You are now halfway through the Collarbone Breathing Exercise. Repeat  the same procedure starting with your non-dominant side.

Let me know if you guys like this one :)

Big Love

Kim xx

HAPPY HEADS WELLBEING PROGRAMME

Happiness isn’t just handed to you with a magic wand, it’s something that you cultivate daily. I’m so passionate about helping people nurture their mind, which is why I designed the Happy Heads Wellbeing Programme.
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Set across 8 weeks this package helps you completely transform your wellbeing, set simple achievable goals and empower yourself with a number of tools and techniques that you can use whenever you need in life.
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The programme includes:
3 x 1-1 sessions
2 x phone call check ins
Several guided meditations to use
Tapping videos to follow
Daily practices to integrate into your daily routine
Regular WhatsApp and text support
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I have limited spaces left now before I give birth at the end of Jan so if you’re interested please get in touch kim@happyheads.me xx
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GRIEF SUPPORT - 4th Dec🖤

If you've ever lost someone in your life you will understand the indescribable pain it causes, it's almost hard to put into words. I've lived with grief my whole life so deeply understand how it feels and also how it CAN be transformed into something quite magical.

Join me on 4th December at 10am where I’ll provide you with a safe space to gently process your grief and re-connect with the loved one you lost. The 1hr session includes:

• Insight into grief and how it can manifest both physically and mentally 

• Breathing techniques - to help calm and soothe your nervous system, enabling you to process the grief whenever it arises

• Guided meditation - this will be a lovely visualisation to help you process any grief held in the body and re-connect with the person you’ve lost - tuning in to some wise words they may have

• Emotional Freedom Technique (tapping) - this will help to release any grief tension held in your body and mind, reframing any negative / overwhelming thoughts

The workshop is £15.

To book click the button below or head to the events page of She’s Lost Control - www.sheslostcontrol.co.uk xx

HAPPY HEADS RETREAT

“I have just finished the Happy Heads Autumn Retreat and really cannot recommend it highly enough. As someone with a chronic neurological condition I have suffered with worry, self-doubt and anxiety most of my adult life. Kim delivers the sessions in a very calm and gentle manner and she has such a reassuring way about her which really helped me to believe I could achieve what I wanted to. The retreat left me feeling truly empowered. If you want to make a change in your life then I urge you to try it for yourself. “

Thank-you so much to everyone who joined the Happy Heads Autumn Retreat it was an absolute pleasure teaching you all. I designed this retreat to help you completely transform your wellbeing and the feedback has been incredible. Don’t worry if you missed out the retreat was recorded and is now available to buy and own forever with 50% off!

Each Sunday i’ll send you the 1.5hr recorded workshop that will help you delve deeper into what you really want and overcome any self doubt that may be holding you back. Every workshop includes insight into the brain and topic, breathing techniques, guided meditation and Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping).

Self Love & Set Intentions

Overcome Negative Beliefs

Manifest the Life you Want 

Step into your Power

On the Monday you’ll receive a support email that has all the key insights from what you learnt, a meditation recording for you to use and a weekly (easily doable) practice to help you integrate the tools and techniques into your day. I’ll be available to contact throughout the retreat should you have any questions at all. So if you want to give your mind and energy a reset this is the retreat for you!

HAPPY HEADS MONTHLY RESET - GRIEF SUPPORT NOW LIVE!

This months Happy Heads Reset is all about supporting anyone grieving right now. It will give you an insight into grief and how it can manifest for you both emotionally and physically, a video showing a tapping meditation to use to help process grief when it arises, tips on how to manage grief and a guided meditation called ‘Wise Words’ that will help you reconnect to your loved one. Follow the link at the top of the page to sign up and you’ll receive it straight away 👆🏼xx
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HAPPY HEADS AUTUMN RETREAT 26th Sept - 17th Oct

The Happy Heads Heads Autumn Retreat is only 9 days away now and is not something you want to miss! It’s been designed to help you transform your wellbeing after a mentally exhausting year and to make it easily manageable it's set across 4 weekends.
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Each Sunday @3pm there will be a 1.5hr LIVE workshop that will help you delve deeper into what you really want and overcome any self doubt that may be holding you back. Every workshop includes insight into the brain and topic, breathing techniques, guided meditation and Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping).

Sun September 26th - Self Love & Set Intentions

Sun October 3rd - Overcome Negative Beliefs

Sun October 10th - Manifest the Life you Want

Sun October 17th - Step into your Power

After the workshops you’ll receive a support email that has all the key insights from what you learnt, a meditation recording for you to use and a weekly (easily doable) practice to help you integrate the tools and techniques into your day. Each one will be recorded so if you miss one you can always catch up.
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It’s been designed to completely transform your wellbeing (mind, body & soul) but can also be done individually and you can choose the workshop you would like to attend. You can check out the wonderful testimonials from the last one in my previous post.
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To book on follow the link HERE or get in touch kim@happyheads.me xx
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HOW WE CAN HELP OUR KIDS POST PANDEMIC

I wrote an article for the brillaint Parentfolk about how we can support children and teens mental health and wellbeing post pandemic. You can check out the full article HERE on page 48-49.

PREVENT PANDEMIC BURNOUT - 15th Sept @ 08:30

The past year has been mentaly exhausting, which is why so many people are struggling with burnout right now. I'm running a FREE workshop this Weds for anyone who works in the HR, People or Events Team to show you the techniques I teach and how I can affectively help you nurture the mental health and wellbeing of your staff.

If you're interested just email kim@happyheads.me and i'll add send you the details of the virtual workshop.

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SUICIDE PREVENTION 🖤

This is what depression looks like. This is a picture of my lovely dad, looking very happy, not too long before he killed himself. That's the problem with depression you can't always tell from the outside when people are suffering and people can wear their 'i'm ok' masks very well.
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Anyone that takes their own life is ultimately struggling deeply with their mental health and most likely very depressed. Of course the route courses for each individual are completely different but this is why people reach a point where they find life too unbearable to live.
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I WISH my dad had felt that it was ok to talk and realised that you CAN transform your mental health but you need to start looking after your brain and process the things that you're struggling with. Some people say that suicide is selfish and quite honestly trying to tell a 7 year old who felt abandoned by her father that it's not selfish would have been a very difficult task.
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It was only when I lost my own mental health to burnout that I truly realised what it felt like to be depressed and realised that it's so much more complex. In that moment my dad felt like he couldn't go on any more, it wasn't selfish and I was able to forgive him.
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So if you're struggling right now please remember that you 100% can improve your mental health, it just takes some loving care and there are people available right now to help you on your journey. Contact samaritans on: 116 113
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If you're worried about someone then NOW is the time to reach out and check in. It's easy to isolate yourself when you're struggling so be the person that they need today. My dad is a driving force behind why I teach - no one should ever feel like life is no longer worth living.
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