‘Have you ever found that tapping doesn’t work for someone?’ I had someone ask me this last night. While it’s true that not every technique or modality works for everyone, often with tapping, it’s that something in the process is getting in the way. Although it’s a fairly simple process, there can be more to it than tapping your face and thinking about a problem. Here are some common reasons someone might not feel a shift: The issue is too vague.  Tapping works best when we’re specific (a...

Do you have a daily gratitude practice? If that question made you cringe, I get it. But bear with me. Scientists have learned that, far from being the latest fuzzy, hippy dippy practice, recognising and acknowledging what you’re grateful for can, over time, create profound changes in the brain: It reduces cortisol and activity in the amygdala, lowering stress and promoting calm. It boosts serotonin and dopamine production. These neurotransmitters are responsible for improving mood and...

November and December can be notoriously challenging months for those of us no longer so excited about Santa coming. I’m sure we can all think of many reasons for this. A few include: Making plans for ‘the big day’ Gift shopping/money worries Work deadlines looming The never ending list of pre-Christmas events Pressure to enjoy it All this while it’s cold and dark! The Neuroscience Bit All this pressure puts the amygdala, the fear centre of the brain, on high alert. This part of the brain,...