EFT or Emotional Freedom Techniques is a form of psychological acupressure. With EFT you are tapping on various acupuncture meridian points while you focus on a negative issue you would like to change.
About 5,000 years ago, the Chinese discovered a complex system of energy circuits that run throughout the body. These energy circuits, or meridians, are the centerpiece of Eastern health practices and form the basis for modern day acupuncture, acupressure and a wide variety of other techniques.
With EFT, we are using a tapping technique instead of needles to stimulate traditional Chinese acupuncture points. While tapping various points on the face and body we are also verbalizing the issue followed by a general affirmation phrase.
EFT works on the physical and emotional level. You don’t have to believe it will work in order to get results. Many people have been skeptical when they first tried it.
Here’s a quote from Gary Craig’s EFT Manual:
“The cause of ALL negative emotions is a disruption in the body’s energy system. This includes fears, phobias, anger, grief, traumatic memories, PTSD, worry, guilt and all limiting emotions in sports, business and the performing arts. That’s a comprehensive list and covers just about every restrictive emotion we can experience.”
“Differently stated, this means that all these negative emotions have the same cause…. an electrical “zzzzzt” in the body. It also means…they can all be relieved in a similar manner.”
Everything we experience in our past from childhood on up affects our programming. Some of those experiences were very stressful, maybe even traumatic. The negative experiences around those events become an electrical “zzzzzt” in the body which can become blocks that affect our business and other things we want to do in life.
Here is an example from my life:
When I was 9 years old I was abducted by a stranger. I was able to escape but the event was terrifying. It affected me from that point on. I was afraid to go anywhere alone and I didn’t trust strangers. I have had subconscious protection programming going on that contributed to my not feeling comfortable in visible leadership roles. Actually it was quite a bit more than an uncomfortable feeling.
When I started my network marketing career, it was in spite of an intense fear of being a leader. At first I didn’t understand why I was so afraid. All I knew is that I had to be a leader if I wanted success in network marketing. I pressed on in spite of the fear.
I didn’t know EFT in the beginning but I was bull headed and would not give up. I knew my WHY and I was determined to be successful. You know how they say your WHY should make you cry? Mine did and STILL DOES!
That childhood memory caused me to be afraid to go anywhere alone, afraid to be visible and afraid to trust strangers. You can imagine how that would cause a lot of limiting beliefs in a business where I have to be a visible leader and talk to strangers.
EFT has been a powerful tool for releasing negative emotions clearing the layers of protection that become blocks to success.
When you clear things with EFT, some things will be cleared and you won’t have to keep working on it. One example is my fear of flying. I did EFT on one trip through the airport and on the plane. I am amazed how comfortable I have been since then. I have never needed to do anymore tapping when traveling on planes.
Some things you will want to do EFT on over and over. Someone who knows how to push your buttons and triggers you, may need multiple tapping sessions. When someone makes you mad, stop and tap.
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I think EFT is a fabulous technique to use on everything. I love the ease with which you can implement it anywhere when you have a simple quiet moment. It took me a while to get used to constructing the setup statement, because I could not imagine why you would talk about all the bad stuff and tap at the same time. But when I got over that part of it and worded my setup statements like that, I found that those things cleared a whole lot quicker.
Excellent article, Melodie, thank you very much for sharing it with tus.
I agree Michael. EFT is fabulous. I think a lot of people feel unsure of talking about the bad stuff but it really does help clear it. I like to turn it to positive tapping after I can feel the clearing.
Your article is very useful for people of any walk of life. I am amazed of the techniques you teach and how easy they are. I am also impressed with your powerful story, because you were able to overcome those fears which were embedded in your subconscious mind. Thanks so much for sharing.
Thanks Alicia. EFT is a powerful tool for all kinds of things. I think more people need to know about it.
Fascinating article and video Melodie. I had no idea that EFT had such a long and rich history. Thank you for sharing this, as well as your own story. That’s never an easy thing to do, but it’s worth it if you can help even one other person.
Great info and video Melodie! I have heard of EFT but did not know exactly how the technique works. Thanks for showing how powerful this technique is for making changes in your life and overcoming fears and limitations.
I have heard of EFT, but never really knew what it was. It almost sounds TOO simple. Listening to the video now.
Hey Melodie,
I was introduced to EFT last year and found it to be a helpful tool. I’m not a frequent tapper but used it this morning on and issue and got through it and back to work. So, handy when needed and available when not.
In Clarity and Success,
RICK
Melodie, the first time I herd about this technique was last year and never gave it a serous chance. Then I looked at your amazing easy to understand information. Just to see how to fit this in all the things I am doing now.
Your right that this is something I need in my life. The more I think only positive thoughts. The more I find getting support from natural techniques should be my focus. It is better than taking a pill.
I understand why this is your passion to share globally. Anyone can do it and the more we use it the better we get in results.
Your truly one of our greatest coaches and I am glad to have stopped by your site today. Looking forward in more from you.
Thanks William. I love EFT. It’s such a powerful tool and there are so many ways to use it.
Interesting concept of EFT, never heard of it. I’m glad that others are finding relief in this technique to get over fears and what is holding them back. Glad to see that you are committed and never quit!
Weirdly, I was doing some tidying up a couple of days ago and came across a DVD which I have had for years and never watched titled An Introduction To EFT. I put it to the side of my desk and thought that I must watch it to find out what it is. Then today I came across this post on your blog. Having not really been aware of EFT before and not knowing it could be useful as a business tool, I think somehow I am being guided towards it. Off to have a look now …
That’s cool Alan. I have had that happen where I didn’t look at something at first. I guess we weren’t ready then but later the time was right.
A lot of strange things have been happening to me over the last 6 months. If I told you half of them you would think I was bonkers! Nevertheless some of these things have ‘guided’ me in certain directions and at the same time my life, health and finances have taken a massive upturn in the same period. Coincidence? I don’t think so, so I’m happy to go with the flow. Obviously EFT is the next new thing that will be of help to me 🙂
Hi Melondie
Thanks a lot for this power full post.
I just attend this years EFT World Summit What a great
10 day where I learn a lot even that i do know EFT, All i can say it works.
Regards
Theuns
Hi Theuns,
I also attended the EFT Summit. It was the best one yet.
Melodie,
Thanks for sharing this information about EFT technique. I keep hearing about it now and again. The more I hear about it. The more I want to learn more and also to try it.
I am glad that you escaped your abductor as a child and that this technique has helped you.
Thanks for being an inspiration.
~ Jupiter Jim
Hi Melodie,
I have visited your website many times and I know you have presented many posts about EFT. You are the one I initially heard it from and I think you have convinced me to really take a serious look at this method and try it out. I am hearing more and more positive things about EFT and meditation and you have convinced me that it will help me with a couple of issues I need to deal with.
I think because I am considering using these methods in my life, I am reaching a different level of personal development. I think that is awesome! Thanks!
Raena Lynn
That’s great Raena. EFT is an amazing tool. I use it for all kinds of things and I love the way you can use it to reinforce other personal development.
Hi Melodie,
Fascinating information about EFT. I love learning more about it and its correlation to acupuncture. I thing the Chinese have some things that we in America need to learn about when it comes to self help and medicine.
I appreciate that you are sharing a valuable tool with us!
Many thanks my friend,
Lynn
I first learned about EFT in 2003. I taught it to several members of our family, and we used it quite regularly. We’ve gotten away from it, but I’m pretty sure it’s going to come in handy early next week. My youngest son has to have surgery on Tuesday… a new experience for him!
Willena Flewelling
I’m sure it will come in handy Willena. It is helpful in stressful situations.
This is a great blog and thank you for sharing your life with us, that must have been very scary. I look forward to reading more.
Thanks Merle.
Hi Melodie,
I can say that I’m a tapper! I have done EFT years ago to relieve negative emotional pain. Also, I had some phobias. One is thunder storms.
Of course one cannot lead life with a phobia of a storm. I would not even make appointments because of storms. A few sessions later, I was ok.
Looking back several years, I am still a little unnerved by storms, but with a few taps, I can continue my day.
Thank you for the great video also. I really enjoyed it.
Donna
I’m glad you are a tapper Donna. It is such a wonderful tool. I used to have a fear of flying but EFT really helped remove it. Actually I have removed lots of fears. 😉
Hi Melodie,Thanks for sharing this post on EFT,I have never heard of this. Thanks for this information Melodie.
Thanks for stopping by Rich.
Hi Melodie. I had never heard of this before. Ancient Chinese secret! It’s amazing what techniques have been developed in the Orient to deal with troubles that people have. I am going to have to study this further. Thanks for sharing.
All the best,
Leslie
Hi Leslie.
Acupuncture was developed by the Chinese. EFT was developed by Gary Craig in the US, using the principles based on acupuncture. It’s a powerful tool.
Hi Melodie
Interesting….. Hypnosis by touching pulse points and tapping?? I only wish I could use this but I think I am one of the few whom this will never work for. I don’t understand why maybe because I have a poor memory? I don’t know. I just knnow what for some reason it just goes in one ear and out the other. Anyway it goods to see someone as driven as I am.
William
Hi William,
It’s NOT hypnosis. It works even if you don’t believe it will work. It’s based on acupuncture. Every cell has receptor sites. Things that happen in our life, thoughts we have, something that happens to us, something we witness happening to someone else, an injury, a trauma, etc. The hypothalamus releases chemicals that are called peptides. These peptides are short chain amino acids that we experience as an emotion; all the emotions are simply chemical combinations. They attach themselves to the cells and can cause problems if they are not processed.
EFT speaks directly to your body, bypassing the conscious mind, and completes the processing of those chemicals out of the cell receptors, bringing our body back into balance. This is accomplished through tapping acupuncture points on your face and hands. We are tapping instead of using needles.
Since we’re speaking directly to your body and not your mind, you don’t have to believe it will work in order for it to work. You can remain completely skeptical and still get great results!
This looks like an interesting concept. Having never tried anything like it I have to admit that I am skeptical of the whole idea. But I will try anything once, twice if its fun.
It works even if you don’t believe it will work. It’s based on acupuncture. Each point we tap corresponds to a body organ. I have a blog post coming up in the next day or 2 on that. Emotions cause a chemical release that we experience as an emotion They attach themselves to the cells and can cause problems if they are not processed.
EFT speaks directly to your body, bypassing the conscious mind, and completes the processing of those chemicals out of the cell receptors, bringing our body back into balance. This is accomplished through tapping acupuncture points on your face and hands. We are tapping instead of using needles.
Since we’re speaking directly to your body and not your mind, you don’t have to believe it will work in order for it to work. You can remain completely skeptical and still get great results!
Hi Melodie Your articles are very interesting. I went to school for Massage Therapy and we touch a little on energy work. I would like to read more on what you have to say, Enjoyed your article.