After being immersed in personal development for the past seven years, I have learned and practiced many powerful techniques to help calm my nervous system and experience a greater sense of calm and well-being. One of my favorite techniques for myself and my clients is. EFT. The first time I used EFT, I felt strange but was worked up over an interpersonal issue, and I was surprised by how calm I felt afterward.

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is a simple yet powerful self-care technique that can help you manage stress and anxiety in your daily life. EFT, also known as “tapping,” combines acupressure and cognitive therapy that involves tapping specific points on your body while focusing on negative emotions and thoughts. In this blog post, we will explore the origins of EFT, how it works, and how to incorporate it into your daily routine.

The Origins of EFT

EFT was developed in the 1990s by Gary Craig, a Stanford engineering graduate and personal performance coach. Craig was inspired by the work of Roger Callahan, a psychologist who had developed a similar technique called Thought Field Therapy. Craig simplified the process and created EFT, which has since become a popular self-help tool millions worldwide use.

How EFT Works

EFT works by stimulating the body’s energy meridians, which are believed to be channels that carry energy throughout the body. By tapping on specific points on the body while focusing on negative emotions or thoughts, the flow of energy is restored, which can help to release negative emotions and promote a sense of calm.

How to Incorporate EFT into Your Daily Routine

EFT is a simple technique that can be practiced anywhere and anytime. Here’s how to get started:

            Identify the negative emotion or thought that you want to address. This could be anxiety, stress, fear, or other negative feelings.

            Rate the intensity of the emotion on a scale of 1-10, with ten being the most intense.

            Tap on the karate chop point on your hand (the fleshy part between your wrist and little finger) while saying a set-up phrase three times. The set-up phrase should acknowledge the negative emotion and express self-acceptance. For example, “Even though I feel anxious, I deeply and completely accept myself.”

            Tap on each of the following points 5-7 times while saying a reminder phrase that describes the negative emotion. The points are the eyebrow, side of the eye, under the eye, under the nose, chin, collarbone, under the arm, and top of the head.

            Take a deep breath and rate the intensity of the emotion again on a scale of 1-10. Repeat the process until the intensity of the emotion has decreased.

EFT can be used for various issues, including anxiety, stress, phobias, and limiting beliefs. It can also be used as a daily self-care practice to promote relaxation and emotional well-being.

In conclusion, EFT is a simple and effective self-care technique that can help you manage stress and anxiety daily. By tapping on specific points on the body while focusing on negative emotions, the flow of energy is restored, which can help to release negative emotions and promote a sense of calm. Try incorporating EFT into your daily routine to promote relaxation and emotional well-being. If you would like to learn more about this technique or explore working on a different issue, I invite you to book a connection call with me. Have a fantastic week, everyone.

Melanie