3 minutes agoAuthor: Shashank Shukla
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Nowadays Stress, anxiety and mental instability are common problems in today’s busy life. From waking up in the morning till sleeping at night, we all remain entangled in some stress or the other. Be it office pressure, relationship complications or health problems.
According to a survey by ICICI Lombard, India’s Generation-Z and Millennials are affected by stress and anxiety. According to the study, at least one symptom of stress was seen in about 77% of Indians. Also, every third Indian has been found to be struggling with stress and anxiety.
Are you also struggling with similar problems? Here we are going to talk about a therapy that can improve your mental and emotional health. This technique helps in reducing stress, anxiety and negative emotions.
The special thing is that it can be done without sitting at home with the help of any gadget. This is known as Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) or ‘tapping therapy’.
So today we relationship I will know that-
- What is EFT?
- 5 easy steps to do EFT
- Benefits of EFT
What is EFT?
EFT is also known as tapping therapy. This technique is helpful in removing mental and emotional problems. In this, special pressure points of the body are lightly tapped with fingers. This technique is a combination of acupressure and modern psychological methods. Its purpose is to calm your nervous system and reduce negative emotions.
There is an energy system in our body and brain, which is called ‘mind-body connection’. Due to this change, many mental and physical problems arise. With the help of EFT, we can overcome this problem and improve mental health.
How does EFT work?
According to Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), there is a deep connection between our emotions and our body. When we feel negativity or stress, these emotions can affect the body. This can cause muscle stiffness, headache, tension and any other pain.
How do emotions affect our body?
When we feel negative emotions, blocks are created in the energy system. This causes obstruction in energy flow, which causes physical and mental problems.
When we tap these pressure points using the EFT technique, the body’s energy system improves. Due to this, physical stress along with emotional situation starts reducing. EFT technique reduces the stress hormone cortisol. It also helps in bringing positive changes in the mind.
Let us understand the points of the graphic in detail.
Identify your problem: First identify the problem or emotional situation that is troubling you.
Measure Emotional Intensity: Rate the intensity of your problem on a scale of 0 to 10.
Make a Positive Statement: Like, ‘Even though I am stressed, I will end it without running away.’
Tap pressure points: While repeating your positive statements, tap pressure points on the body, such as the forehead, near the eyes, under the nose, chin, collarbones and head.
Rate the Emotions: After tapping, notice how much the intensity of your emotions has reduced.
When to do EFT?
There is no specific time to do EFT. Whenever you feel that you are under stress or any negative emotion is bothering you, you can try EFT. However, doing it every morning or before sleeping at night is more likely to give good results.
Benefits of EFT
There are many benefits of EFT, which can help keep us mentally and physically healthy. Let us understand these through graphics.
reduces stress
EFT helps in calming the turmoil going on in the mind. EFT reduces the level of stress hormone cortisol.
Increases emotional stability
Tapping therapy reduces fear, anxiety, and negative emotions. It makes you emotionally strong.
Improves concentration and performance
EFT increases mental clarity. It helps in improving your concentration and performance.
improvement in physical health
EFT is beneficial not only for mental problems but also for physical health problems like blood pressure, headaches and insomnia.
get rid of old memories
With the help of EFT technique, you can also reduce those old emotional memories which have become a burden on your mind, which you try to forget.
Can it be done without experts?
If your problem is common, you can try EFT yourself. However, if you are struggling with serious mental issues like depression, PTSD, or past trauma, do this with the help of a trained therapist.
Is EFT safe for everyone?
EFT is a safe technique. It has no side effects. However, if tapping on a particular point causes discomfort, it should be abandoned.
what things to keep in mind
When adopting EFT, it is important to understand that it may not work for everyone. If you have tried EFT and do not see any benefit, then you can try another method. Every person’s life and experiences are different. It may be that some other method is more effective for you.
If you don’t feel any improvement even after trying EFT on your own, there is no need to worry. However, if your thoughts and emotions are affecting your everyday life, consult a mental health expert. There are many ways to deal with stress and anxiety. The expert can help you choose the most suitable method.
