Welcome to the self-care series.
This blog is all about becoming your best self. This transformation doesn’t just happen overnight. It takes hard work and time.
I have to regularly invest in self-care in order to maintain a good standard of mental well-being. To be equipped to deal with the challenges life throws at me, I need to empty my stress bucket and be well-rested.
Today, I want to talk to you about one of the therapies I have done in the past and the benefits of doing it.
My personal experience with the EFT technique
I discovered this technique when I was at a previous low point in my life and needed some help.
Finally, I wanted a technique that would help clear some of the negative emotions I was holding onto. My sessions were great. They uncovered so much about what had caused my anxiety issues, taking me way back to my late teens and my reaction to situations that caused me anxiety.
Following the sessions, I genuinely felt refreshed, like a weight had been lifted. Also exhausted because your body is processing a lot. These sessions helped me better understand what was causing my anxiety and how to fix it. It’s something I would absolutely recommend to anyone struggling.
What problems can be dealt with using this technique?
This is a holistic approach and can help to solve the following problems:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Phobias
- Stress
A bit more information on the technique
Tapping fingers on specific acupuncture and acupressure points helps to release energy because you are focusing on meridian points where energy flows.
Negative emotions are thought to cause blockages in the body when it comes to the flow of energy. The focus of this technique is to clear blockages and release negative feelings.
Focusing on one emotion throughout the session, positive affirmations are used to assist emotional healing.
The Tapping Technique
- Tap on the inner corner of your eyebrow, near the bridge of the nose.
- Tap at the side of either or both eyes at the edge of your face.
- Tap just under the eyes on the cheekbones on one or both sides.
- Tap on the space between the bottom of the nose and the top lip.
- Tap in the crease in the center of the chin.
- Tap just under your collarbone, on one or both sides, just to either side of the sternum.
- Tap on either or both sides of the rib cage, about four inches below the armpit.
- Tap on the very top of the head with two fingers or a flat palm.
Working With a Tapping Practitioner
You can follow this technique alone and there are a number of videos online showing you how to do it. However, in order to understand tapping techniques, working with a qualified practitioner to help guide you through the process can be beneficial.
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Summary
I hope you enjoyed reading about one of the alternative therapies which greatly benefitted me.
Have you tried it before? Or is it something you would try?
I would love to hear from you in the comments below.
This is interesting, I’ve heard about tapping therapy before but never delved into researching it further. Thanks for sharing, alternatives are always worth investigating.
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I hadn’t heard of it until I went looking for something a bit different. It’s great.
I’ve heard of EFT for the first time a few weeks back on a Twitter space. And wondered what it was. Thank you for explaining it and for sharing your personal experience with it. Lovely post and it is something we should look into to get our emotions in balance. Thanks
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It’s a great technique.
I’ve heard of EFT a few times before but never really delved into what it involves – it sounds like a really useful technique for managing stress, particularly as you can do it yourself.
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It is so useful and you can learn it yourself x
This is such a interesting post! I’ve never heard of tapping therapy before but it sounds like it’s got some really great benefits. Thank you so much for sharing with us lovely! Xo
Elle – ellegracedeveson.com
I hadn’t heard of it before I went looking for something a bit different. It did really work for me though.
I’ve heard about this technique before and know a few people who use it — it seems like a really useful well-being tool that I think most people would be able to use/benefit from. Thanks for exploring it here; I think I will look into using it for myself!
It is a really useful tool. I literally felt like I was ditching emotions I had held onto.
I’ve heard of EFT, but I didn’t really have much knowledge about it. I have learned so much from this post, thank you for sharing! x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
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I am happy you found the information useful. I didn’t know much about it until I read more information.
I’ve heard of tapping, but I haven’t tried it. Normally, I practice yoga to relieve stress and anxiety. This is something else for me to try. Thanks for the information.
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Glad you found the post useful. I also want to try yoga.
My therapist taught me to use EFT tapping to help with my cPTSD, and it’s working really well – the hardest part is motivating myself to do it even when I feel well, but I am noticing a marked improvement since using it. Definitely recommend it for anxiety or any other situations where negative thoughts are involved.
I am glad it’s helping you.
Fab post! I’ve done a bit of EFT before. I was first introduced to it on YouTube watching Brad Yates. But I’ve done a few one on one sessions with an EFT practitioner to help with certain limiting beliefs and things since then. I don’t do it anymore but I think it’s a great thing to add into your routine to help with anxiety and stress!
I totally agree and I’m glad you also found it helpful.
Hey, the EFT therapy sounds great. I going to check out some videos of it on YouTube. Thank you for sharing.
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it’s such a great technique.
Now I know someone who is a EFT practitioner and someone’s who’s been on the other end as a client. I should really do a research journal dive into this form of therapy
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I would love to read that – it’s such an interesting therapy technique.
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