What is EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)?

Ever wish you could press pause on stress, self-doubt, or anxiety without needing years of therapy? That’s what EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) or Tapping is all about.

It’s a pragmatic tool that combines gentle tapping (think: acupuncture without the needles) with focused awareness. The result? A shift in how your mind and body respond to uncomfortable emotions.

Popular with high performing professionals, EFT often feels odd at first but most people notice something shifts in just a few minutes.

Whether it’s a drop in tension, a breakthrough in clarity, or simply becoming quieter inside, it earns its place as a performance enhancing tool.

How Does EFT Work?

There are two ways to look at it—depending on how you think.

Ancient view: If you lean toward the traditional or energetic: EFT works with the body’s energy system. Like acupuncture, it focuses on meridian points, helping to balance and release our resistance to uncomfortable emotional blockages. This is the explanation from ancient Eastern medicine and it resonates with a lot of people.

Modern view: If you’re more science minded: tapping stimulates acupressure points while you’re mentally focused on something stressful. This sends calming signals to your brain (especially the amygdala), quiets your fight, flight or freeze response and helps rewire the emotional charge attached to the thought or memory.

Either way, the result is the same: you feel clearer, calmer, and more in control.

You don’t need to pick a belief system to benefit from this. You just need a few minutes, an open mind and a willingness to try.

Here’s how it works in three simple steps:

1) Identify the Issue:

Think about a specific problem causing you stress - like feeling nervous about a big presentation.

2) Rate the Intensity:

On a scale of 0 to 10, rate how strong the emotion feels. This helps you measure your progress. (10 being most intense).

3) Tap on Meridian Points:


While repeating a phrase about the issue (e.g., “Even though I’m nervous about this presentation, I accept myself as much as I can”), tap on the following meridian points:

What Can EFT Help With?

EFT has been used to address a wide range of emotional and physical issues. Here are some examples:

> Stress and Anxiety:

  • Situation: You’re overwhelmed by deadlines at work.

  • How EFT Helps: Tapping calms your nervous system, helping you regain focus and clarity.

> Performance Nerves:

  • Situation: You’re about to begin a big sporting event, but fear takes over.

  • How EFT Helps: By tapping, you can release that fear and replace it with confidence.

> Self-Limiting Beliefs:

  • Situation: You believe, “I’m not good enough to get promoted.”

  • How EFT Helps: Tapping helps you reframe this belief and build self-assurance.

> Physical Tension or Pain:

  • Situation: Chronic neck pain worsens during stressful periods.

  • How EFT Helps: By addressing the emotional triggers behind the pain, you find both emotional and physical relief.

Why EFT Is So Effective

The magic of EFT lies in its ability to connect your mind and body.

Stress and tension aren’t just in your head. They live in your body. That’s why mindset shifts alone don’t always stick.

Tapping gives your nervous system a chance to downshift out of “go-go-go” mode. You’re speaking directly to the part of your brain that controls survival responses: where anxiety, fear, self-doubt and overwhelm tend to get stuck.

When you tap:

  • You bring attention to the issue (that mental loop, that emotion, that stuck place).

  • You tap on key acupressure points while staying present with it.

  • Your brain gets the message: “Hey, we’re safe. You can let this go now.”

It’s like updating outdated emotional software. And the best part? It often works faster than you think.

Try EFT for Yourself

If you’re feeling stressed, take a moment to try tapping:

1) Focus on one issue that’s bothering you.

2) Rate the intensity from 0 to 10. (10 being most intense).

3) Tap through the points while repeating a phrase like, “Even though I feel stressed, I accept myself as much as I can.”

After a few rounds, you might notice a significant reduction in how intense the issue feels.

EFT is simple, effective, and backed by both ancient wisdom and modern science. Whether you’re looking to release stress, overcome fears, or achieve peak performance, tapping can be your go-to tool for emotional and mental freedom.

Tapping Success

EFT Practitioner in Melbourne, Australia.

I help people remove mental & emotional blockages, so you can live your best life.

Address

Mentone, Melbourne, Australia.

Email

will@tappingsuccess.com

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