Most people experience severe stress at some point in their lives. Most also recognise how emotionally and physically draining these periods are. But are you also aware of how energy zapping the day to day stress is in your life, and the energy cost of carrying around emotional baggage.

Here is a great natural therapy for breaking yourself free from emotional ties.

Negiatve emotions such as fear, anger, grief and guilt are energy drainers. By releasing these emotions end the cycle of self sabotage and regain your confidence and freedom. There are those who are so locked up in past traumas that they suffer physically symptoms such as headaches, back pain and asthma and even phobias.

Emotional Freedom Technique- EFT

Fortunately, there is a technique known as Emotional Freedom Technique [EFT] that can rapidly release these negative emotions and help you destress rapidly. EFT is also referred to as an energy therapy, or energy psychology. This is a rapidly developing field that is proving to have remarkably fast and effective results.

It is a simple method of focusing on a particular issue whilst you stimulate energy meridian points on your body by tapping them with your fingertips. It works effectively for both negative emotions and physical symptoms as well as for any limiting beliefs or unwanted behaviours. Consider it as acupuncture without needles. And the best thing is you can do it yourself, anywhere, anytime.

EFT was founded by Gary Craig, a Stanford engineering graduate, and Certified Master Practitioner in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP). He built on earlier work in Thought Field Therapy, to refine it into one comprehensive set of "all purpose" easy to use tapping points.

Introduction to EFT

How EFT Works

Tapping your fingers on certain points along the energy meridians balances the body's energy system. Negative emotions are quickly released, physical symptoms dissipate and cognitive shifts change moods, bringing new insight and hope. For such a gentle and non-invasive treatment, it has had remarkable results. It is especially popular as it does not involve taking an medications or supplements, or anything else that might have side effects or react with other medications or supplements.

EFT is not only be used to cure problems, it is also effective at enhancing the bodies energy and mental functioning. For instance, EFT may be used to eliminate stress of job interviews, improve your relationships, and enhance study. EFT has also been used to treat past trauma and abuse, cancer, weight loss, addictions, fears and phobias, insomnia, grief, and even lack of self-esteem.

EFT Treatment

During a treatment you will be asked to focus on a particular aspect of the problem you wish to resolve.
You will be instructed on where and how to tap on yourself, fully clothed
It is likely you may feel a slight tiredness, a relaxation or tingling in your body during treatment.
Continue to focus on different aspects of the problem until the emotional upset or physical symptom has diminished or disappeared.

So whether your energy drain is from dealing with every day stressors or you want a boost to enhance your performance and achieve your goals, EFT can work for you.

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