Author: Cathy Vartuli

  • Not Feeling Much… Want To Feel Good!

    I want to feel love and happiness. Right now I feel kind of blah. I don’t get much intensity about things, but I don’t feel very good either. I’ve done a lot of tapping, and I tried other things to help.Sometimes I don’t even know what I’m feeling. What can I do to feel more…

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  • When I Try to Learn or Take an Exam My Mind Goes Blank!

    How can I use tapping to work on learning disabilities, problems with recall, and exam phobias? When I try to learn something new, or show someone what I’ve learned, I go blank! — Irene [](https://www.thrivingnow.com/learning-and-exams/bigstock_indian_college_student_woman_s_7064380/) When we’re in primitive brain it’s harder for us to learn. Do you feel tense or scared when you try…

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  • In My Face! Dealing With Acne (and Other Skin Conditions)

    I guess I’m pretty typical, but I get acne and that seems to be all I can focus on. Its so visible and “in my face!” It makes me feel embarrassed and self-conscious. Can tapping help with this? I’m tired of feeling ugly and disgusting. -Kim Acne, or any skin condition that is very visible,…

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  • Balancing Past, Present, and Future Selves

    – Sending gifts to your past and present selves – Finding balance and presence in the Now – Goals override needs for rest – Spent lots of time as a kid imaging the future – Heavy feelings from the past – I don’t clean for myself

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  • Shifting Depression and Disempowerment

    I’ve been suffering from depression for years. I’ve tried different approaches, but nothing seems to work. A lot of my life is good, but I can’t seem to appreciate it or get any energy moving. I feel powerless and hopeless. I dread getting up in the morning. What can I do? -Emma We’re sorry you’re…

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  • Caregiving: Setting Boundaries, Finding Balance and Connecting with Love

    When we take care of someone else, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, exhausted, depleted, and sometimes resentful. Learning to set loving boundaries, find balance and care for yourself as well, can allow you to connect with love and choice.

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  • I Must Take Care of Them… ALL of Them!

    A woman emailed us asking for suggestions. Her pattern of caring for stray animals was feeling overwhelming. It’s wonderful to care for other beings. It can help us feel loved and loving. But when we feel the need to do it compulsively and secretly, there is often something else at work. If you find yourself…

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