Sometimes after I teach EFT to someone they come back and ask me if they’re doing it right. I say, “Try to do it incorrectly.” They either have a puzzled look or relaxed smile on their face. EFT is very forgiving, whether you’re concerned about touching the exact EFT points, tapping the correct number of times or saying the right words in the setup affirmation. Don’t sweat it. Or, if you’d prefer to worry about it, tap on one of these phrases …
Read MoreThe basic tenet of EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is that the cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in the body’s energy system. Our bodies respond to the way we think and feel. It’s called the “mind/body connection.” EFT focuses on releasing negative emotions, paving the way for the expression of positive feelings and healing.
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A friend of mine asked me about using EFT for insomnia. Hmmm. Usually, I can read a book and fall asleep in bed within 10 minutes. There are times that I wake up in the middle of the night if something is really bothering me, but I’m lucky to have little trouble sleeping. When I did research on insomnia, I felt surprised and sad about how big a problem it is. Insomnia negatively affects millions of people’s lives.
Read MoreWhen I want a good laugh, topped off with a touch of humanity, I watch the movie–Planes, Trains and Automobiles, starring Steve Martin and the late John Candy. When it comes to traveling for many people though, taking a trip isn’t funny. It brings out fears, uneasiness and discomfort. The three main travel issues are: motion sickness, fear of flying and jet lag. Quite often, you can use EFT to alleviate all of these.
Read MoreI work with a lot of “successful” business people. They’re action oriented. They get things accomplished. They have a “can do” attitude. They push to make things happen. That’s valuable, except it can backfire with EFT. After all, it’s one thing to take action and go swimming. What’s important is whether you’re swimming with the current or against it. The book by Barry Stevens, published years ago, aptly put it: Don’t Push the River (It Flows By Itself). Same with EFT.
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