EFT is an acronym for Emotional Freedom Technique, a science-backed, energy-based therapy offered all over the world. Click here for a free PDF which explains this in more detail. 

EFT's process is easy - using your middle & index finger together, gently tap the meridian points on your face, collar bone & hands. When you're with a practitioner, you will be asked to focus on the problem, pain, belief or emotion you wish to change by repeating short, relating statements. For example, perhaps you want to clear the anger you feel whenever you think of your neighbour. We would focus on this through a short discussion, locate the feeling in your body, rate the intensity of the feeling and then tap on each of the meridian points (3 or 4 times), whilst repeating sentences like, "I am angry", "this anger I have", "I feel angry with my neighbour", etc. 

As the intensity reduces, we begin to focus on slightly more helpful statements, such as, "I am letting go of this anger", "I feel this anger leaving my body", "I feel able to forgive/accept/move forward" etc. 

Not only is EFT simple, it is super effective, fast & low-cost... What more could you ask for?

Perhaps your child is anxious about school, your partner is stressed at work or you're upset about a recent family issue... Whatever it may be, EFT can be a really helpful tool to release those emotions. Sometimes, all it takes is 5-minutes of tapping, a glass of water and a few deep breaths for you to feel better. So, why don't you give it a try?

Let us know how you get on in the comments below or by contacting us!

Take care,
​
Abby x

Our suggestions:
- EFT can be used as a fantastic self-therapy, but HappiMe suggests meeting with a qualified practitioner to ensure you are able to use EFT properly first.
- If you are dealing with what EFT practitioners call a "Big-T" (such as a recent diagnosis, a bereavement or a major trauma etc), we always ask that you book a session with a qualified practitioner, so you are able to work through this pain safely. 
- Watch Jess & Nick Ortner, Gary Craig or Karl Dawson's EFT videos on YouTube to help you with your EFT practices at home.

Now, if you are anything like I was 5-years ago; you might have a glass of wine on an evening, occasionally hit the gym (like, once a year!), or maybe you sit outside and read your book once every blue moon. The truth is, we all know we should be doing more to take care of ourselves, but we get stuck, claim to be “too busy”, lose the motivation, or even just forget!
 
It can be tough knowing what to do, or how to fit it in – so here are my top tips for taking care of yourself this summer:

• Set your alarm 15-minutes earlier than you would normally get up and start the day with a morning meditation. I recommend using ‘Insight Timer’ (this is not a paid promo!) as they have over 15,000 fantastic meditations for every occasion. If you’d prefer, you can just search “Short Morning Meditations” on YouTube.
• Ditch (or reduce) the caffeine by going decaf or no-caf. For many of you, this is just too big a sacrifice – but as a former barista, trust me, it is NOT as good for you as you might think it is. Decaf capps, lattes and flat-whites are just as tasty! Check out this article, but only if your open to changing your perspective: https://www.caffeineinformer.com/harmful-effects-of-caffeine
• Switch the TV off 15-30-minutes earlier on an evening and pick up a book, chat to your friends or partner, perhaps even listen to an audiobook or meditation. Again, check-out this article if you’d like to understand why: https://www.stronginstitute.com/resources/sleep-hygiene-tips-for-the-rei-sleep-program/habits-that-support-optimal-sleep.html
• Get more exercise! Go swimming, join the gym or a regular class, or even a morning/evening power walk. For some, this could be way out of your comfort zone – so instead, take some small steps to increasing your daily exercise. When I first got back into fitness, I started doing some longer dog walks, making the most of my garden and following high-impact, 10-minute exercise videos on YouTube.
• Practice a self-therapy! A few years ago, I learned about EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), but for me to tell you more about it, you need to have an open mind! EFT is a simple therapy that takes less than 5-minutes to learn, but can make the world of difference if you practice it for just 10-minutes a day! Check out this super short ‘how to’ video to find out more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOVTPtQEVKA

 
Let’s put a stop to the excuses and look after ourselves. In the words of my wise mother, if I was to offer you £10,000 to take care of your mental heath better, would you do it?
 

Let's face it... life is hard. And when  life throws you a curveball, we have a choice. We can either sit around and throw a pity party about it or you step up and knock the damn thing the hell out of the park!... ​

“There are only two options regarding commitment; you’re either in, or you’re out. There’s no such thing as life in-between.” –Pat Riley

This weeks blog is about taking total responsibility for yourself right now. For your health, your weight, your relationships, your career and your life choices. This is not about blaming yourself or beating yourself up. It’s simply about accepting that, for the most part, you are where you are because of your thoughts and actions. ​