Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)

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[LuminousWarriorOracle]

Don’t say “my anxiety” say “the anxiety that I’m feeling”. It sends a message to your subconscious mind to not hold on to the anxiety as part of the identity. The end goal is to be free from that anxiety. Not to attribute it to one self.

[MaroonPL]

When I was first introduced to tapping, I was in depression and experiencing extreme anxiety. The counsellor who showed me the EFT basics used the same phrase "I deeply love and accept myself" in the set-up statement but it felt so "wrong" that I cringed internally every time I repeated it. It was the opposite to what I was feeling towards myself at the time and I didn't try tapping again for a long time. Much later I found other phrases that resonated much better. Simply by adding the words "I choose to ... (e.g. accept how I feel)" or "I'm willing / open to..." makes a huge difference. I think the key is to find the words that feel true to you and then you will feel the difference.

[moralebooster]

Sounds dramatic but EFT actually changed my life. The first time I tried it I ended up expelling stored shame from my childhood... Ever since I have been on a self love journey and I am a different and better person now

[tasteofsolaceeftmindraligo]

EFT is amazing, it's magical and IT WORKS where nothing else does, with no side effects and no medication; you can get to learn it yourself if you can identify the root cause. EFT for everything, is my motto.

[marionacarrerasperez]

Thanks Nicole for all your work that you provide to us. This video is old and comparing this video to the new ones, the information it's always key to learn more about ourselves, but something I have notice is that your voice and the way you explain now is more calm than before, even your breathing in this video compare to a video on 2023 it's completely different. You look more relaxed, happy and at peace now. However your posts on instagram and your YouTube videos are amazing AND YOUR LAST BOOK IS SO GOOD, thanks for all the work you do for all of us to build a healthy community and teach us how to heal ourselves.

[JayySuavve]

One word: Wow.
Just came from watching a video giving advice, and they recommended EFT. I looked it up, and not going to lie, I was slightly skeptical. I came across your video first and tried it after watching. And was *shocked* as to how much of a difference I felt immediately after. Thanks for taking your time to share this!

[serenakoleno]

Eft helped me immensely when I was stuck in abusive relationship. I am sad to see it debunked on wikipedia. It works! For free. My best advice is to just try it. The only thing you have to lose is your anxiety. Wish they taught this in schools. Children today could use this. The only thing I did different is to keep repeating the "completely love and accept myself" with every tap. It is magical how your stress can just melt away. Also a good technique to identify what is bugging you on a daily basis. I hope everyone reading this finds a private spot and just tries it, even if they don't have major stress now. Learn the technique and when major life events happen, you are much better at coping. Try other videos if you need to, but please just try it.

[lisapisa]

ok.. so I've basically just tried the tapping for fun because I wanted to see what it feels like and was very skeptical tbh..
I don't know why but I've started crying... and I wasn't able to cry for weeks... I just felt numb lately...
I'm still shaking. I don't understand it but this was enough for me to definitely use this technique way more often and read more about it! Thank you so much for all of your videos!

[beckylouise]

The key to using EFT effectively to release old energy/trauma/hurts is being able/willing/ready to "walk thru" the pain "full on" while you tap, which most of us avoid at all costs via avoidance 😊.
A blanket statement doesn't work to release stuck energy ('all this trauma I feel") - you need to be very specific about an event(s) that traumatised you or caused you pain (even tho I feel crappy about my job because my boss is a jerk" - not gonna work like "even tho I feel angry that my boss did (such and such specific event)...). It's not as convenient as a blanket statement, but it's the only thing that really works. Something else will typically pop up as you go that needs to be "tapped out", like peeling back the layers of an onion until you get to the center.
If you're not re-living the pain of a *specific* event - full on - while you tap then the "grip" it has on you can't be released. You can start with a blanket statement to get you going paying attention to what pops up in your head and following (tapping) that wherever it leads you.
This is one of those "walking thru the fire's" you need the strength to do to get to the other side.
If it's too scary for you to do on your own, find a qualified, skilled practitioner to help you or just keep at it until you're ready and hit the gold.
The set up statement and repeat should hit a deep nerve - bring you to tears.
Facing trauma head on can be/feel really overwhelming...too much to bare - you want to ignore it in hopes it'll just go away. Just remember that in just a few minutes of reliving the pain you and your body can release it for good. That makes it a lot less scary.
If EFT isn't helping, keep at it until you're in the mind space to do it or get help. Brief pain = release.
Hoping this helps and you find your peace and release.
Tip: if you have a hard time saying "I deeply and completely love myself" you can try "I deeply and completely accept myself" (you might have a hard time with that statement too but it may be more accordance to you. "Accepting myself" is the statement the "gold standard" Gary Craig - the originator of EFT recommends in your set up statement).
Also, draw on all the body work tools you can: if you can afford it and are okay with it, therapeutic massage with a skilled and empathetic masseuse is excellent for helping to release stored up mental/emotional "gunk" in your body. Same with chiropractic. I also want to mention the use of therapeutic/calming herbs such as lemon balm, chamomile and especially saffron (as teas) - mood lifters and "calmers'. Look for all the ways available to you to help your body/mind/soul (nutrition, rest, excersize, fun, laughter, hugs, positive people...even if just on YouTube). Just don't give up. Keep at it until you find your way (there is a way) ☺

[nickslifevlogs]

This has changed my life after just fighting my anxieties for a very long time when I've learned this I've also addressed my long time anxiety which has caused so many negative effects to my health. I am not yet fully healed by I am slowly getting to my complete healing. Our mind is so powerful and it can be a crazy world inside but there's a way out. No need to be trapped inside. :)

[franci.f.]

Your advise is so precious. I think you are an excellent, smart and effective therapist. Unfortunately few therapists understand this process.

[bestever]

Tapping my forehead - between my eyebrows inpeticula seems to help alot. I over think massively especially when I am worried. I noticed my self recently tapping my for head alot when I'm over thinking or when I'm working through a problem in my head. I somehow think I was naturally doing this technique sort of without really realising. Watching this clarified lots for me, thanks :)

[ForthebeautyofitCoZa]

Thanks so much for sharing this! I just tried it and feel instant relief from the negativity I've been experiencing all morning!

[doeeyes]

I had NET done by an excellent practitioner in Toronto. It was 75$ for half an hour and $150 for an hour. This was 20 years ago. It helped me so much. We uncovered that my anxieties and fear of abandonment were because I was left alone crying in my crib at 8 months (my mom was an alcoholic). Discovering this allowed me to release so much pent up emotion! I wish I had money to do more.

[taylorbee]

Because I'm autistic and have obsessive tendencies I never knew there was a way to actually release anything other than by doing something.
Anxiety is hell

[lilannie]

Hello there fellow travelers. I have been tapping for years. I am subscribed to Bill Yates. It's amazing how difficult I make things due to fear of not being able to find the info to help me feel better. You, Dr., have changed my life. Thank you for the info.

[rjlondon]

So I've been told I have hidden trauma that I've locked away. I've been combing through my memories but it doesnt feel like Ive found it yet, hopefully doing this will help me open my mind a bit more x much love to you all ❤

[kryss]

I heard about this through another video and decided to give it a try. I called to mind some past events that left me hurt and the feelings I experience when I remember them, and I went through the whole process a couple of times. I can say that I felt relief and less tense when I refocused on the issues after doing so. This is definitely something I will be using more often. Thank you!

[Besos]

Thank you for existing and sharing your gift

[jlklaila]

Both acupuncture and tapping have been SO helpful to me in bringing about physical and emotional healing. I second the recommendation for Brad Yates' videos. Thank you for sharing this information so others can be helped by it. :)