Tapping into Minds

12/04/2026

🌿✨ Sharing some recent reflections from Laura on stress, eustress, and why investing in wellbeing matters.

In a fast-paced world, understanding the difference between helpful stress and chronic overwhelm can make all the difference to our mental and physical wellbeing 💛

We hope this offers a gentle reminder to check in with yourself and prioritise wellness.

Can stress be good for us? 🌿

In short, yes - but not in the way you might think.

The impact of being in a prolonged “stressed out” mode can be particularly damaging to our health. When we are constantly worrying and mentally churning through life’s demands, prolonged activation of stress hormones can place significant strain on our systems.

Research shows that chronic stress may increase vulnerability to colds, high blood pressure, and even gastrointestinal symptoms.

However, stress in moderation can actually serve us well. This is known as *eustress* - the kind of stress that helps us focus, feel energised, and perform at our best during important moments such as exams, presentations, or key life events ✨

In our fast-paced modern world, many of us are triggering a stress response daily. Often, stress occurs when our threshold for coping has been exceeded.

This is why investing in wellness matters so deeply. Supporting our mental health is not just about mindset - it’s about taking guided, intentional action to reduce the risk of secondary mental and physical health concerns 💛

Clinical EFT (tapping) is often referred to as a stress-reduction strategy and may be helpful in reducing everyday stress.

For those interested in the science behind tapping, this article offers a helpful overview of the mechanisms involved:

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1672132/full

Prof Peta Stapleton

01/04/2026

A perspective from our principal psychologist, Laura Louise Love 🧠🌿
Anxiety is not something we need to eliminate completely - often the work is about changing our relationship with it.

🧠 Anxiety is often misunderstood.

Many people believe the goal is to eliminate it completely.

In psychology, that is rarely the aim.

The work is often about changing our relationship with anxiety -
learning to understand it, respond differently, and still live fully. 🌿

18/02/2026

✨ Something new is coming in 2026 - Unlocking Joy.

A gentle, self-paced masterclass grounded in real-world psychology, nervous system support, and small practices that create lasting change 🌿

If you’d like to be the first to hear when it opens, you’re welcome to comment JOY, send us a message, or join the mailing list via our contact form 🤍

🔗 https://tappingintominds.com/contact/

29/01/2026

✨ Joy isn’t something we “earn” after we get on top of everything.
It’s something we practice in small, ordinary moments.

One thing I see often in my work is that people aren’t lacking motivation - they’re depleted.

And when the nervous system has been running in survival mode for long enough, joy can start to feel… distant.

So this week, a gentle question to hold:

🌿 What’s one small moment of steadiness you can create today?
Not a big reset. Not a perfect routine.
Just one supportive action your body can trust.

Examples:
• stepping outside for 60 seconds
• one deep breath before responding
• putting your phone down while you drink your tea
• doing one thing slowly, on purpose

Small actions. Lasting change.

🤍

Brené Brown

12/01/2026

✨ Something new is quietly forming for 2026.
Many people I work with aren’t seeking more - they’re seeking steadiness, lightness, and a deeper sense of joy in everyday life.
I’m creating Unlocking Joy - a gentle, self-paced offering grounded in psychology, lived experience, and small, sustainable practices 🌿
It’s still taking shape, and being created with care.
More soon, when it’s ready 🤍

09/01/2026

“Midlife is not a crisis. It’s an unraveling.” – Brené Brown October marked World Menopause Month – a timely reminder to prioritise women’s wellbeing and to normalise conversations about menopause, perimenopause, and midlife transition. Awareness is growing, yet many women still describ...

30/12/2025

As the year comes to a close, we’re about to send out a quiet note of thanks to those who’ve been part of Tapping into Minds this year.

We don’t send frequent emails - just thoughtful updates when there’s something meaningful to share.

Something new is unfolding for 2026, grounded in psychology and created with care.

If you’d like to receive once-a-year reflections and gentle updates about what’s unfolding in the practice, you’re welcome to join our mailing list here 🤍

https://tappingintominds.com/contact/

26/12/2025

End-of-year pause 🌿
As the year winds down, we’re feeling deeply grateful for meaningful work and the privilege of supporting clients and professionals across Australia through telehealth.
This season is a reminder to pause, breathe, and reconnect - with ourselves, with loved ones, and with what truly matters.
Wishing you rest, slower days, and gentle moments as we close out the year.
With gratitude,
Laura & Jack
Tapping into Minds 🤍✨

Wrapping up work for the year 🌺
Grateful for meaningful work, incredible colleagues, and the privilege of walking alongside people in their hardest and bravest moments.
Now it’s time to rest, reset, and be fully present with family.
Deeply thankful. ✨🤍 Boody Booie Beauty

18/12/2025

More joy. Less stress. 🤍🌊
The festive season can be a mix of connection, pressure, expectations and old patterns - especially after a big year.
If you’re noticing your nervous system is already running on high, you’re not alone.
I’ve shared a gentle piece on how to actually enjoy the festive season again - with practical, psychology-informed ways to create more calm, presence and ease (without pretending everything is perfect).
You can read it here 👉 https://tappingintominds.com/more-joy-less-stress-how-to-actually-enjoy-the-festive-season-again/
May this season hold moments of softness, rest and enoughness - exactly as you are. ✨

15/12/2025

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🕊️ Community care in times of collective shock
The events in Bondi have been deeply distressing.
When violence occurs in public, familiar places, it can unsettle our sense of safety - even for those not directly involved. It’s common to notice heightened anxiety, vigilance, difficulty sleeping, or a sense of unease in the days that follow. These are normal responses to abnormal events.

Australia is proudly multicultural. Our strength has always been found in community, inclusion, and looking out for one another 🌏🤝 Hate and violence have no place in our society.

If you’re feeling shaken:
Limit repeated exposure to distressing news 📵
Stay connected with people who feel safe and grounding 💬
Return to simple routines that help your nervous system settle 🌿

If this event connects with your identity, history, or community, please know support is available and you do not have to carry this alone 🤍

Support services (Australia):
📞 Lifeline - 13 11 14
📞 Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636
📞 Griefline - 1300 845 745
📞 JewishCare NSW - 1300 133 660
📞 JewishCare VIC - 03 8517 5999
📞 JCare QLD - 1300 133 660

As psychologists, we also recognise the importance of caring for ourselves while caring for others. Compassion includes self-compassion.

We stand with all communities affected.
You are not alone.

— Tapping into Minds 🌊🧠

20/11/2025

Big seasons need solid support. As the next chapter of research unfolds, the quiet encouragement at home keeps me centred and moving forward. Joy grows in these small moments, with the love and support of people who believe in you.

The mind can only thrive when the foundations are strong.

🖤✨

25/10/2025

🌏✨ Happy World Tapping Day! ✨🌏

As a psychologist, mother, and lifelong advocate for women’s wellbeing, our Co-Founder and Principal Psychologist Laura has seen first-hand the transformative power of Clinical EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques).

For women navigating perimenopause/menopause, stress, or life’s big transitions, tapping isn’t just a tool - it’s a way to reclaim calm, courage, and clarity, while nurturing your mind and body. 💛

Personally, Laura has found Clinical EFT the technique shes’s found most helpful in her own life - helping her cope healthfully, stay grounded, and step into challenges with confidence. It’s a technique for every woman who wants to live fully, bravely, and authentically.

💡 “Courage isn’t the absence of fear; it’s the willingness to keep showing up for yourself.”

If you’re curious about how tapping can support emotional balance, resilience, and self-compassion through life transitions, check out our website as its full of insights on women’s wellbeing, with more on perimenopause coming soon. 🌿

https://tappingintominds.com