Mindfulness

This article has been bubbling inside me and evolving with me as time has gone on because I wanted to understand the role that Stress plays on our incredible Autonomic Nervous System (ANS). I felt it really applicable to share my findings; these are findings not just from the last couple weeks, they are from the last 10 years in all honesty.

I have recently been selecting my sons latest clubs to attend, and asking him what he likes to do and what he would like to be a part of and it got me thinking, we take part in all of these after school clubs, dance classes, football clubs, whatever it is, but we do all of this at a young age but as we get older, for many of us these pastimes tend to take a bit of a back seat, right behind all of our ‘adult responsibilities’ and obligations.

Are you struggling with the weight of mental fatigue? If so, it may be time to take decisive action. Discover how to rejuvenate your mental energy and combat fatigue with these transformative tips. Many of us, myself included, have faced moments when we feel utterly drained, caught in the relentless cycle of burnout and exhaustion. It's that peculiar sensation where your body may not feel weary, but your mind is consumed by a fog that clouds your ability to concentrate, create, or engage.

I first came across EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) when I was 18 years old. I tried it for a little bit but I got lost in the teenage years and EFT fell by the wayside. I came across it again however a few months ago at a retreat in Wales; there was an EFT workshop hosted by an incredible man called Tommy Woodfin.

My adventure truly began under the cloak of midnight as I arrived at the wellness resort in the northern town of Pai, where I was welcomed by a cheerful staff member cradling a flickering candle, a delightful contrast to the blaring neon lights that usually punctuate the tourist traps in Thailand. Instantly, I felt a shift within me.