Have you ever felt worried, sad, or even had a stomach ache from being nervous? Our minds and bodies are closely connected. When we feel stressed or upset, it can make our bodies feel bad, too. That’s where something called EFT Tapping can help.
What Is EFT Tapping?
EFT stands for Emotional Freedom Techniques. It’s often called “tapping” because you gently tap with your fingertips on certain points on your body—mostly on your face and hands. These points are like tiny buttons that can help you feel better. While tapping, you also say calming words or phrases. It’s kind of like giving your mind and body a little massage to help them relax.
How Does Tapping Work?
When you’re upset, your body goes into “fight or flight” mode. That means your heart might beat faster, your muscles get tight, and you might feel a bit of pain. Tapping helps calm your body down. Scientific studies prove that tapping on these certain spots sends a signal to your brain that says, “It’s okay. You’re safe now.”
Tapping works a lot like acupuncture, but you don’t need any needles. You just use your fingers. And the best part? You can do it anywhere—at home, at school, at work or before bed.
How Can It Help Your Body?
Tapping is not just for emotions. It can actually help your physical health too!
Here are a few ways:
• Less stress
• Fewer body aches
• Better sleep
• More energy
Here’s a simple way to start tapping: Pick a problem. Maybe you’re feeling nervous or your back hurts.
Rate how strong it feels. On a scale from 1 to 10, how bad is it?
Start tapping. Use two fingers to tap gently on points like your eyebrow, side of the eye, under your eye, under your nose, your chin, and even your collarbone.
Say a calming phrase. Like: “Even though I feel nervous, I’m okay,” or “Even though my back hurts, I’m safe.”
Check in again. After a round of tapping, see if the feeling is better.
Give It a Try!
EFT Tapping is easy and safe. Many people in recovery use it to help their minds and bodies feel strong again. It doesn’t replace medicine or seeing a doctor, but it can be a great tool to add to your self-care toolbox.
So next time you feel your body holding onto stress, take a few minutes to tap. You might be surprised at how much better you feel—inside and out!