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.
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 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.
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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BEAT BURNOUT
Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands. Add a global pandemic to people feeling like they have to be working 24/7 it’s no surprise that so many people are struggling right now.
Watch this video to see a simple breathing and tapping technique to engage your parasympathetic nervous system (rest and relaxation) the opposite of fight and flight, which is what we go into when we're stresses and anxious.
For more support in the workplace or a private session please get in touch kim@happyheads.me xx
REDUCE ANXIETY QUICKLY
78% of you are feeling anxious about life after lockdown and it’s not surprising after the challenging year we’ve all had. One common and very frustrating anxiety trigger is a fear of the unknown, which right now so many people are experiencing.
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When you’re feeling anxious it’s because your body has started to go into fight and flight mode with your amygdala (brains fear response) hijacking your brain. Watch this video to see a simple way to bring your nervous system back into balance AND directly target the worries you have about the easing of restrictions.
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For more support please get in touch kim@happyheads.me xx
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MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR CORONAVIRUS ANXIETY
We're living in some scary times right now and not knowing what the future holds is understandably creating anxiety for a lot of people. While we can’t control everything that is yet to come, you can control your mind and reduce anxiety any time you feel the fear beginning to kick in.
Watch this video to see how you can utilise both meditation and Emotional Freedom Technique to deepen your breathing, calm your nervous system and reduce any anxious thoughts.
For more support, download the FREE MEDITATION on my website or check out my online courses.
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SELF COMPASSION 💫
You may not necessarily be where you want to be but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate where you are right now. The problem with always looking forward to somewhere else is that you fail to appreciate the present moment - which is really all we ever have. Never put labels on where you are in life because all your focus ends up on that final ‘point’ but life is a continuous process. Practicing self compassion is vital for a good functioning mental health. If you fail to be kind to yourself you’ll miss all the small achievements, which are just as important as the bigger ones.
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To practice Self Compassion every day, simply write down three things that you love about yourself or that you're grateful for. Even if it's the same each day, focus your mind on your POSITIVE qualities and achievements. Physically writing them down helps to train the mind, decreasing negative thinking and strengthening your neurological pathways. .
Life is hard and we’ve all had obstacles that we needed to navigate so be proud that you’ve come this far - believe in yourself and believe in your abilities .
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Love this wonderful artist @lucialitman xx
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IMPROVING SLEEP WITH ALEXA CHUNG
We live in such a busy, hectic world where everyone feels like they have to be switched on 24/7 so it’s no surprise that many people struggle with their sleep. Getting a good nights rest is essential for a good functioning mental health so how can you increase those very precious ZZZ’s.
I taught the awesome and super lovely Alexa Chung some simple relaxation techniques that help improve the quality of your sleep.
Watch this You Tube video on her channel to see how simple it is to transform your slumber and boost your wellbeing xx
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HOW I BEAT BURNOUT AND OVERCAME ANXIETY
Hi Lovely Human,
A recent study in the UK found that some 6 million people suffer from anxiety (3 million with depression as their primary problem) so if you suffer with your mental health - you are not alone!
I wanted to share my own personal journey with anxiety and depression with you, how I came to suffer from both and most importantly, how I overcame them.
WHAT LEAD TO MY BURN OUT?
In my last work place I experienced complete and utter burnout. I was a happy, super positive person but over the space of 7 months my mental health and self esteem plummeted to rock bottom.
Our manager had left suddenly just before Christmas and we were left completely unsupported in our roles for 5 months. For some people, not having a boss might be great, but for me, having a manager that supports you is vital for my wellbeing.
I began to severely over-work, I was living and breathing work from the moment I woke up to the moment I went to bed. I was completely exhausted and my amygdala was being triggered almost constantly. I started to struggle with social anxiety (something I’ve never experienced before) worrying what other people thought of me, my memory began to quickly decline and I found it really hard to focus.
My stomach was always tight, I had really bad digestive problems, my mouth was always dry, I had regular headaches, my shoulders muscles were constantly painful and I was getting colds all the time - stress was taking a damaging toll on my physical health.
I began to have issues with a newly appointed manager who was extremely critical towards me. My anxiety began to skyrocket, my self-esteem disintegrated and I started to have panic attacks. It felt like my brain was in a constant tumble dryer at full speed and I’d lost my ability to vocalise sentences properly.
My anxiety was so bad that by this point that it had lead into depression. It felt like I was stuck in an alternate universe - you know you’re alive but the world around you looks different, like it’s coated in sadness. I felt completely helpless and lost - hitting rock bottom in the mental health department. Luckily a very kind doctor signed me off work after assessing my wellbeing.
MY ROAD TO RECOVERY
It was during my time off that I went and did the hugely transformational Hoffman Process, which is a retreat filled with visualisations, guided meditation, movement work - all of which transformed my mental health. It was here that I saw the true power of guided meditation to improve your wellbeing.
It was also here that I was able to grieve for my dad who very sadly killed himself when I was 7 years old, due to depression. This for me was the REAL transformation. Little had I known that the un-processed grief was living on in my nervous system as anxiety and a constant feeling of not being good enough.
It was after processing the grief that I’d held locked inside for 25 years, that both my mental and physical health transformed. I no longer felt anxious or depressed and my digestive system completely changed. When you look after your mind, the rest follows. I began meditating regularly everyday, and quite quickly my confidence, self esteem, focus and memory all started to improve and grow.
I realised my true purpose in life was to help people of all ages improve their mental health so I retrained to become a meditation teacher and Emotional Freedom Technique practitioner - two very powerful tools for looking after your wellbeing and releasing negative blockages. I now have an entire tool box of calm to help me navigate any difficult situation that life throws at me. You can listen in HERE to an interview I did with the lovely ladies at Project Love if you would like to hear more on this. You 100% don’t need to change career to start nurturing your mind. There are many things you can do right now to help you start feeling better straight away.
CONQUERING YOUR MIND
You don’t need to have a traumatic childhood to have anxiety - every human has fear. Let’s say a teacher severely criticised one of your projects, that could live on in your subconscious as a negative belief of not being good enough or being stupid.
Irrelevant of where things come from, the first step to conquering anxiety is calming your nervous system down and telling your amygdala that you aren’t about to get eaten. The more you deepen your breathing, the more you engage your parasympathetic nervous system (rest and relaxation).
Here are a few things you can do to combat anxiety and depression:
SPEAK - to a professional, friends or family if you need help. My friends and family were pivotal in me getting better.
PRIORITISE your mental health. Find time every day to calm your nervous system, even if it’s for 5 minutes in the morning your brain is the most important part of your body.
MEDITATE - every day to strengthen your prefrontal cortex (area of the brain connected to self regulation of emotions)
STOP looking at your phone and flooding your brain with unwanted information, especially first thing in the morning and last thing at night. An anxious brain does not need any more information!
PAUSE - everyday to deepen your breathing and soothe your internal world
LISTEN - to your body and where you are holding your anxiety. Breathe into the areas you feel anxious as regularly as you can
EAT CLEAN - gut functionality is just as important to your mental health as your mind so stop eating any processed food
TAKE - yourself out of any situation that is making you feel anxious or depressed as much as you can. Set healthy boundaries with people who drain your energy.
HYDRATE - yourself regularly. The brain needs water to function properly so stay away from too much alcohol or coffee
PROCESS - any grief or trauma that might be an underlying cause of your anxiety
HAPPY HEADS SUPPORT
If you are currently struggling with anxiety or depression and can relate to anything I’ve spoken about please do get in contact: kim@happyheads.me for a private session or sign up to my 8 Week online Course - Reducing Stress & Anxiety
Your mental health should always be a top priority in your life. I teach people of all ages, simple mindful tools and techniques that empower you to live a happier, calmer and stress free life.
Life doesn’t need to be overwhelming - it's time to make your head happy again.
Take Care
Kim xx
CALMING THE MIND WORKSHOP BOOK NOW
S T O P - T H I N K - B R E A T H E
How are you feeling today? Foggy, stressed, anxious? I might be able to help with that…I'm joining the amazing She’s Lost Control tribe in a couple of weeks to help you calm your mind. Happy Heads teaches busy people how to stop, think and breathe - empowering you with simple mindful tools and techniques that build confidence, reduce anxiety and increase focus.
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Meditation helps improve both mental and physical well-being, bringing you back into balance when you need it most. This workshop includes insight into the brain, shortcut breathing techniques, guided meditation and Emotional Freedom Technique (also know as Tapping). EFT is a powerful way to help release negative thoughts and tension held in your body, enabling you to be the best version of yourself - the perfect partners.
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To book simply click HERE - can’t wait to meet you all!
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REDUCE STRESS IN 60 SECONDS
Don't worry if you’re feeling a little anxious today - this is a simple breathing technique to help calm your nervous system down and soothe your mind.
If you would like to learn more about how to reduce stress, decrease anxiety and improve your mental wellbeing check out my 8 WEEK ONLINE COURSE x
HAPPY & WILD - JUNE RETREAT
RETREAT PERFECTION - BOOK NOW!
What better way to overcome the winter blues? Come join us on a magical four day retreat in the stunning Casa Dalia where we will take your mind, body and soul on a complete transformation.
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Every is was filled with meditation, wellbeing workshops utilising EFT (tapping), yoga, relaxing in the sunshine, watching the sun rise over Africa, journalling, sound circles and so much more.
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Filling you with healthy goodness throughout are the insanely talented @pachamamaorganic who create the most incredibly delicious plant based meals every day - ensuring everyone is nourished both inside and out.
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Casa Dalia has a truly SPECIAL energy & we can't wait to get back out there! We only have a few places left now for our retreat 20th - 23rd JUNE 2019 so please get in touch kim@happyheads.me for a retreat pack and to book.
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HAPPY & WILD - JANUARY RETREAT
NEED SOME SELF CARE?
We often put our own self care at the bottom of our priority list, meaning we feel exhausted and completely burnt out - it’s time to make a change & prioritise yourself!
24th - 27th January we are returning to the stunning Shropshire Hills and yes there are loads of wild ponies! Happy & Wild will take your mind and body on a magical journey of transformation.
You’ll have four days filled to the brim with meditation, yoga, wellness workshops using EFT (tapping), hiking in the hills, healthy & delicious food, journalling, rest, relaxation and much more. Whether it’s a present for yourself or a loved one, it’s the perfect way to start the year.
Please contact me kim@happyheads.me for a retreat pack and to book. Spaces are filling up quickly so don’t miss out!
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What a beautiful photo by Robin Bennet of the wild ponies in the Shropshire snow xx
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HAPPY & WILD - NOVEMBER RETREAT
RE-GROUND YOURSELF INTO AUTUMN 🍁
Let’s face it summer is always hectic and you come out of it feeling truly exhausted! Don't worry because I have just the thing you need to help COMPLETELY reset your mind, body & soul!!
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Happy & Wild are returning to Wandering William and the stunning Shropshire Hills 1st - 4th November for four magical days filled to the brim with meditation, yoga, wellness workshops using EFT (tapping), hiking in the hills, healthy & delicious food, journalling, rest, relaxation and much more.
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For a retreat pack and to see the beautiful benefits our previous participants have gained - email kim@happyheads.me
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HAPPY & WILD - SPANISH RETREAT
RETREAT PERFECTION - BOOK NOW! ☀️
I’m still pinching myself that this is actually my job! Back from running a magical four day retreat in the stunning Casa Dalia where we had the most AMAZING group of women. So much love for everyone that came, nurtured their mind, body & soul - creating a truly special energy.
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Every day was filled with meditation, wellbeing workshops utilising EFT (tapping), yoga, relaxing in the sunshine, watching the sun rise over Africa, journalling, deliciously healthy food and so much more.
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Extra special thank-you to the insanely talented and wonderful soul @pachamamaorganic who created the most incredible plant based meals every day meaning everyone was completely nourished inside and out - missing you guys already.
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Final massive thank-you to my talented partner in health @wildthingyoga1 . You know you’ve got a great partnership when work feels like a holiday.
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Because Casa Dalia has a truly SPECIAL energy & everyone had such an incredible time, we’ve already booked our dates for 2019 - come and join us!
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20th - 23rd JUNE 2019
19th - 22nd SEPTEMBER 2019
Spaces are limited so if you want to experience our wonderful Happy & Wild retreat, please get in touch kim@happyheads.me
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HAPPY & WILD EVENT SERIES
I am SUPER excited to announce that myself & Wild Thing Yoga are partnering with the wonderful Happiness Planner to launch a collaborative series in London on personal growth.
We launch our 5 part monthly events with Benk & Bo on Sunday 17th June. 10am-3pm.
The day will start with fresh juice & teas, then a meditation & EFT workshop in the glorious plant filled event space followed by an explorative hours flow.
A colourful brunch will be created by our pals Oat Kitchen followed by an inspirational workshop on personal growth with Mo Seetubtim, the founder of The Happiness Planner and author of the inspirational blog Brand Mentalist.
We only have 25 tickets for the first event & they can be found HERE.
We can’t wait to share this with you - more exciting dates & venues coming soon xx
WORKPLACE WORKSHOPS
Not only has spring sprung but it's also Mental Health Awareness month. Stress relates to 40% of all work related illness. If you are a business then this is the perfect time to give something back to your employees and help them improve both their mental and physical wellbeing.
Happy Heads teaches busy people how to stop, think and breathe - empowering you and your team with simple mindful tools and techniques that build confidence, reduce anxiety and increase focus at work and in everyday life.
A less stressed workforce means a more productive and happy workplace.
For a workshop information deck please get in touch kim@happyheads.me .
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HAPPY & WILD - SEPTEMBER RETREAT
Time for some sunshine ☀️
Myself & @wildthingyoga1 are taking our yoga mats & jumping on a plane to the sunny hills of Tarifa overlooking Africa in Spain to host a 4 day retreat at the beautiful @casa_daliaretreat eco house this September (27-30) wanna come with us?
Our days will be full with yoga, meditation, workshops, all the colours of the rainbow in the locally sourced food, paddle boarding, swimming, relaxing & all the sunshine you can bask in!
Message me kim@happyheads.me for a retreat pack & more info. We only have a few places for this magical retreat, so if you’re keen - please get in touch xx