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Tapping for Self-Worth: Transform Your Self-Esteem in Minutes a Day Using EFT

Do you ever catch yourself thinking “I’m not good enough” or “I don’t deserve success?” Does your inner critic seem to have an endless supply of reasons why you’re falling short? If you’re struggling with self-worth and looking for a powerful way to finally silence that inner critic and build genuine self-esteem, EFT Tapping for self-worth might be exactly what you need.

Self-worth isn’t just about feeling good – it’s the foundation for everything from healthy relationships to career success to overall life satisfaction. Put simply, it’s the key to living a peaceful, joyful life. Yet for many of us, maintaining a strong sense of self-worth feels like an impossible challenge. But with the Tapping technique, there’s a proven way to release limiting beliefs and build lasting self-esteem from the inside out. 

What is Tapping for self-worth?

Tapping (also known as Emotional Freedom Techniques or EFT) is a powerful mind-body approach that combines elements of ancient Chinese acupressure with modern psychology. 

When applied to self-worth issues, EFT involves gently tapping on specific acupressure points on your body while focusing on thoughts and feelings related to self-esteem.

The process helps calm your nervous system and rewire neural pathways, allowing you to release negative self-talk and limiting beliefs while building a stronger foundation of self-acceptance and genuine confidence.

How EFT Tapping helps build self-worth

EFT Tapping for self-esteem works through several key mechanisms:

Calms the Nervous System: When we have low self-worth, we often exist in a state of stress and anxiety. Tapping sends calming signals to the amygdala (the brain’s stress center), helping us feel safer and more grounded. This paves the way for us to navigate the world from a place of greater calm and confidence.Releases Negative Self-Talk: Tapping helps quiet that inner critic that constantly tells you you’re not enough. By addressing these thoughts while Tapping, you can reduce their emotional charge, ground back into your true self, and create space for more supportive self-talk.Rewires Neural Pathways: Through consistent practice, Tapping helps create new, more positive neural connections around how you see yourself, making it easier to maintain healthy self-esteem over time.Addresses Root Causes: Many self-worth issues stem from past experiences or traumas. Tapping provides a gentle way to process and release these deeper wounds from our past, so we can face our futures with open hearts and clear minds.Builds Self-Acceptance: The phrases you repeat in Tapping often include elements of self-acceptance, helping you develop a more compassionate and loving relationship with yourself.Signs you might benefit from Tapping for self-worth

If any of these resonate with you, Tapping could be a valuable tool for building stronger self-worth:

Constant self-criticism and negative self-talkDifficulty accepting complimentsPeople-pleasing behaviorsFear of speaking up or setting boundariesImposter syndromePerfectionismFeelings of unworthinessSelf-sabotaging behaviorsDifficulty making decisionsComparing yourself to othersShort EFT Tapping sequence for self-worth

Ready to try Tapping for self-worth? Here’s a simple sequence to get you started. If you’re new to Tapping, you can learn the basics first here. 

Step 1: Assess Your Current State

Think about your self-worth right now. Notice any negative thoughts or feelings that arise, such as self-doubt, self-judgment, or critical inner thoughts. On a scale of 0-10, rate how intense that self-doubt or criticism is (10 being the strongest). 

Step 2: Tap through the points

Tap about 5-7 times on each point while repeating the following phrases in your mind or out loud:

Side of the hand: Even though I struggle with feeling worthy, 

I choose to be open to accepting myself anyway.

Even though I sometimes doubt myself and my abilities, 

I give myself permission to breathe and relax now. 

Even though I part of me doesn’t think I am enough, 

I am open to building up my sense of self-worth.

Eyebrow: I seem to be always questioning my worth

Side of the Eye: This feeling that I’m not enough

Under the Eye: Or that there is something I need to do to prove myself

Under the Nose: What if I’m just not worthy?

Under the Mouth: I’m so tired of doubting myself

Collarbone: All this self-doubt

Under the Arm: Sometimes it’s hard to see my value

Top of the Head: Sometimes it’s hard to accept myself for who I am

Eyebrow: But what if I could shift this pattern?

Side of the Eye: What if I could start accepting myself a little bit more? 

Under the Eye: I’m open to seeing more of my own value

Under the Nose: So I choose to be kind to myself in this moment

Under the Mouth: I choose to honor myself

Collarbone: It’s safe to believe and trust in myself

Under the Arm: Maybe I really am worthy

Top of the Head: Maybe I really am enough, right now, in this moment

Step 3: Take a Deep Breath and Reassess

Take a deep breath in and out, and then check in with yourself. Rate your intensity of self-doubt or self-criticism again. Has your number shifted at all? Repeat the sequence as needed until you feel like a shift (even just a little shift compared to where you started). 

Step 4: Explore Additional Tapping

The sequence above was just a very short example of what Tapping for self-worth and self-esteem can look like and sound like. As you tap, you may notice different thoughts, feelings, or memories might arise. 

After doing the initial few rounds of Tapping, feel free to go in whatever direction you are called to. You might choose to do some Tapping on a memory, or perhaps on shame or some other emotion you are noticing. Or maybe you want to simply tap while repeating empowering self-worth affirmations. Let whatever initially came up guide you to more Tapping so you can go even deeper.

You can find a whole collection of Tapping meditations on a variety of topics in The Tapping Solution App: 

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Tips for using EFT Tapping to build self-worthBe Consistent: Regular practice yields the best results. Try Tapping daily, even if just for a few minutes.Get Specific: Rather than tapping generally about self-worth, focus on specific incidents or beliefs that affect your self-esteem.Address Core Memories: Often, our self-worth issues stem from specific experiences. [Use Tapping to address negative thoughts] from these memories.Practice Self-Compassion: Incorporate self-compassion affirmations like these into your Tapping practice to start rewiring your brain towards positive self-talk and self-beliefs. Track Your Progress: Keep a journal of your Tapping sessions and notice how your relationship with yourself evolves over time.Real success stories using Tapping for self-worth

Here are some inspiring words from real people who’ve used EFT Tapping for self-esteem:

“ Tapping helped with my self-esteem, confidence, and self-love . It’s been a big wake up call to me that I can love myself and that actually I should put myself first and look after myself.” 

-Lianne

“For most of my life, I’ve experienced anxiety and very low self-esteem… I have struggled with feeling confident and adequate. In just three days… I have gained more of the feeling that I am enough than I have felt in years.” 

-Jon

“What an amazing way to address limiting beliefs and raise your self-esteem .”

-Erica

“Life-changing. I’ve been struggling with low self-esteem for years due to trauma. I have done this tapping meditation and other energy medicine protocols for several years, and this time, I was ready. In one week I went from complete overwhelm to inner peace . Thank you.”

-Andrea

“Can’t express enough how I’ve found clarity, calm, sense of self worth from this tapping journey… I am only becoming more centered and authentic from this beautiful work.” 

-Venus

Ready to transform your self-worth?

Building genuine, lasting self-worth is possible, and Tapping can help you get there. For additional support on your journey, here are some resources to check out:

Download The Tapping Solution App today for guided Tapping meditations specifically designed to help you build up self-worth and self-esteem. We’ve got sessions like “You Are Enough,” “Instant Boost of Self-Love,” and “Increase Self-Esteem Sleep Programming” (plus 750+ other meditations covering anything and everything you might be struggling with!)Check out our 4-part Self-Esteem Masterclass for a deeper dive into building lasting self-worth.Listen to our podcast episode on building self-esteem for additional tips and strategies.Try this simple daily exercise to boost self-love self-compassion – both things that will feed into your self-worth!

Remember, you are worthy of love, success, and happiness – exactly as you are. Let Tapping help you embrace this truth and build the strong foundation of self-worth you deserve.

Until next time… Keep Tapping!

Nick Ortner

P.S. Have you tried these Tapping meditations in The Tapping Solution App yet? Download today and give them a try, then let me know what you think of the meditations in the comments below!

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5 Expert Tips for Successful Fasting: Wisdom and Tools from Dr. Mindy

For those who value natural approaches to health and well-being, fasting has emerged as a popular tool with numerous powerful benefits. Research suggests it can reduce inflammation, balance hormone levels, boost brain power, improve biomarkers of disease, and more.[1] But it can seem daunting to newcomers and challenging even for experienced fasters. 

What if there was a way to make the fasting journey not just manageable, but truly transformative? A method that combines the healing potential of fasting with a powerful stress-relief technique?

This vision inspired our latest collaboration with Dr. Mindy Pelz, a world-renowned expert on fasting and women’s health. Together, we’ve developed a series of Tapping meditations designed to support you through every stage of a fast, helping you navigate both the physical and emotional aspects with greater ease and deeper insight.

Whether just starting out or looking to enhance an existing fasting practice, you’ve got to check out these expert tips and Tapping tools.

Introducing… Dr. Mindy Pelz!

Dr. Mindy Pelz is a world-renowned women’s health expert on a mission to teach YOU just how powerful your body was built to be.

She is a pioneer in the fasting movement, which she believes is the quickest path back to better health. 

Dr. Mindy is the best-selling author of Fast Like a Girl and other incredible books that have helped women worldwide take back their health. 

She just released her latest book, Eat Like a Girl: 100+ Delicious Recipes to Balance Hormones, Boost Energy, and Burn Fat. It’s not just a cookbook (although it contains 100+ amazing recipes!); it’s a manifesto for living in tune with your body. If you struggle with hormonal imbalances or feel like your diet is out of sync with your body’s needs, check it out!

Order Eat Like a Girl here.

We had the opportunity to learn from Dr. Mindy and collaborate with her to create Tapping meditations designed to support you at every stage of your fasting journey. These meditations combine the stress-relieving power of EFT Tapping with Dr. Mindy’s expertise to make the most of your fast.

5 tips to make the most of your fast

Let’s explore five expert tips for successful fasting, inspired by Dr. Pelz’s wisdom, along with Tapping meditations that can support you every step of the way:

1. Set clear intentions before you begin

Starting your fast in a calm, clear place can help you relax into the experience and show up for yourself and your body in an empowered way. 

Dr. Pelz emphasizes the importance of connecting with your “why” before embarking on a fast. This can help you stay on course when things feel hard.

So consider why YOU have chosen to do the fast. What is this fast about for you? Why is it important for you to stick with this fasting journey? When things feel tricky, what do you need to remind yourself of?

To set yourself up for a fast full of transformative benefits, try this Tapping meditation:

Play Now 2. Embrace physical symptoms as signs of healing

During a fast, it’s common to experience physical discomfort. However, Dr. Pelz encourages us to reframe these experiences.

Physical symptoms that arise during a fast are often signs that your body is repairing itself. So when those symptoms show up, take a moment to recognize that they are messages from your body, letting you know you are in a phase of healing and repairing.

This simple shift in perspective can help you release stress, find more comfort in the discomfort, and sink even deeper into the healing experience of your fast.

Need additional support? Try this meditation

Play Now 3. Use Fasting as an Opportunity for Emotional Growth

Fasting isn’t just a physical journey; it’s an emotional one too! 

Dr. Pelz explains: “It is common during a fast for a variety of different emotions to bubble to the surface… All of this is okay and a natural part of the process. It is important to let emotions come up, pay attention to them, and learn from them.”

Oftentimes, we use food to self-soothe, numb our feelings, or distract ourselves. During a fast, when you don’t have food to turn to, it can be a powerful opportunity to get in touch with your emotions, get to know yourself better, and tend to yourself with love and care. 

So when emotions show up, ask yourself: What are these emotions here to show me? What do I need to know?

To explore this even deeper, try Tapping along with Dr. Mindy:

Play Now 4. Prioritize rest (but don’t worry if your sleep routines are out of whack)

Sleep patterns can shift during a fast, which is perfectly normal! You may notice yourself waking up more, having a harder time falling asleep, or something else. 

Dr. Pelz advises that you trust your body will get the rest it needs, and relax into the experience.

Your body does a lot of healing and repairing during a fast, and it will continue to heal as you rest at night. 

The more you sink into a state of peace and ease before bed and throughout the night, the more you support this healing process. So prioritize rest and relax into it – even if that rest doesn’t look like the regular night of sleep you are used to!

Play Now 5. Break your fast with intention – and be sure to celebrate! 

How you end your fast is just as important as how you begin it. 

Dr. Pelz encourages a mindful transition. First, celebrate yourself for choosing this journey, for going through the process, and for committing and seeing it through even when it was hard. Reflect on the gifts you’ve given yourself during this fast, the lessons you’ve learned, the way you’ve deepened your relationship with your body and yourself.

Next, consider what you’ll nourish your body with first, and what you’ll do next. 

Ask yourself: What am I choosing to take from this experience? What have I released and let go of that no longer serves me? What do you want my life to look like moving forward? What will be different? 

The end of a fast is transition into a new chapter. To honor this transition, try Tapping along to this meditation:

Play Now Navigating your fasting journey with Tapping

Dr. Mindy Pelz’s Tapping meditations in The Tapping Solution App offer powerful support for each stage of your fast. 

Tapping, or EFT, is a simple yet effective method for reducing stress, releasing strong emotions, and bringing ease and calm to your body and mind.

By combining gentle tapping on specific acupressure points with focused reflection and affirmations, you can soothe your body and embrace a more positive, empowering mindset as you fast.

The meditations in our Fasting Support collection, guided by Dr. Mindy, provide a practical, accessible way to work through the physical and emotional challenges of fasting while helping you make the most of the experience.

Download The Tapping Solution App now and explore Dr. Mindy Pelz’s Fasting Support Tapping meditations!

Here are the sessions you can choose from: 

Pre-Fast: Getting Centered and Ready Before a FastDuring a Fast: Struggling EmotionallyDuring a Fast: Struggling with Physical SymptomsSleep Support During FastingEnd of a Fast: Breaking Your Fast with Intention

Note: Click the links above using your mobile device, or open the app and search for “Fasting”

More support from Dr. Mindy

Remember, fasting is not just a physical challenge to “get through” – it’s an opportunity to deepen your relationship with your body and yourself, and to promote healing. 

Dr. Mindy has a wealth of resources to support you along this journey. 

From her books to her masterclasses to her memberships and podcast, you’ll find all the tools you need to transform your fasting experience into a journey of self-discovery and empowerment.

Be sure to check out her latest book, Eat Like a Girl, for recipes, inspiration and wisdom on Dr. Mindy’s “food as medicine” approach.

Until next time… Keep Tapping!
Jessica Ortner

ReferencesPelz, Mindy. “Health Benefits of Fasting.”  Dr. Mindy Pelz.

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4 Things Your Inner Child Needs to Hear – with Kim Murray

When you look back on your childhood, you may have some memories that are lighthearted, carefree, and positive, and yet others that are difficult and challenging to look back on.

For whatever reason, we may not have had all of our needs met when we were younger. 

And so, there’s an inner child inside of all of us that is looking for the love and care it always longed for…

Nurturing the inner child within you and providing that part of you with the love and care it needed as a child is a powerful way to bring inner peace to your internal world. 

Today, we are going to get the chance to speak to our inner child, and give it some of the reassurance it needs to hear. 

These insights and pieces of wisdom are inspired by the time I spent with Kim Murray, a meditation teacher and Tapping practitioner who specializes in inner child work.

I loved getting the chance to chat with Kim about nurturing the inner child within all of us, and to collaborate with her in creating Tapping meditations for The Tapping Solution app that give us all the chance to do this healing work. 

Stay tuned for 4 powerful things your inner child needs to hear from you. But first, let’s meet Kim!

Introducing… Kim Murray!

Kim Murray is the founder of Happy Heads, where she teaches simple mindful tools and techniques that empower people of all ages to live happier, calmer, and stress-free lives by nurturing their mental health and wellbeing.

Kim is a Meditation Teacher and Tapping Practitioner, combining two incredibly powerful techniques that help transform your mind and calm your nervous system. She is also a mother of two and combines a wealth of personal and professional experience to create tailored workshops and private sessions that support everyone’s unique brain.

An expert in inner child work, Kim utilizes Tapping, meditation, visualization, and other powerful techniques to guide her clients through the deeply powerful work of connecting with, nurturing, and healing their inner child.

In her work, Kim has found that the little child within us needs our love and reassurance, and that when we tell it what it needs to hear, we experience a deep shift within us that opens the door to greater peace and ease within.

4 Things Your Inner Child Needs To Hear

Your inner child seeks your love, compassion, support, and understanding. If you want to start the process of connecting with, nurturing, and healing your inner child, then letting it know these four things is a great place to start:

1. All of your emotions are valid

We all went through a lot when we were kids. Whether it was due to family tensions, schoolplace stressors, or traumatic experiences, your younger self faced many challenges. 

And likely, that little child experienced emotions that they felt they had to suppress, ignore, or hide from the people around them. They may have learned that they shouldn’t feel a certain way, or that their emotions didn’t make sense. 

But the truth is, all of their feelings made sense. All of their emotions were valid. They had a right to feel them, and they had a right for those feelings to be seen, honored, and validated. 

So let’s give your inner child that reassurance now.

Bring to mind an image of your younger self, your inner child. In your mind’s eye, get down on their level, look into their eyes, and tell them:

All of your emotions are valid.

Your feelings make sense.

Want to go deeper with this experience? Give our Nurture Your Inner Child Tapping meditation a try, led by Kim herself in the app. 

2. You are enough

It is during childhood, when our nervous systems are learning to adapt to the world, that our strongest and loudest limiting beliefs are often formed. We carry these limiting beliefs all through childhood and into our adult lives, and over time they impact how we see ourselves and the world around us.

And one of the strongest limiting beliefs many of us carry is the belief that we are not enough.

There’s likely a little child within you who is doubting if they are enough… If they are smart enough, good enough, strong enough, beautiful enough… 

It can be an incredibly powerful healing experience to go back and reassure your inner child that they are, in fact, enough. To let them know that they’ve always been enough and always will be, no matter what.

Let’s try that now.

Bring to mind an image of your younger self, your inner child. In your mind’s eye, get down on their level, look into their eyes, and tell them:

You are enough. 

You’ve always been enough.

You will always be enough.

Want to go deeper with this experience? Give our Letting Go of Your Inner Child’s Limiting Beliefs Tapping meditation a try, led by Kim herself in the app.

3. I won’t abandon you, no matter what

Our inner child often feels vulnerable, scared, and worried they’ll be left behind or abandoned.

One way to help our adult selves to feel more calm and at ease in the present moment is to soothe and comfort the inner child within us that is worried, upset, or afraid. 

Now, as a wise adult, you have the chance to let that inner child know that you will be there for them, that you will care for them, that you will protect them, and that you’ll have their back no matter what.

By letting that inner child know that you will be there for them, no matter how big their feelings are, no matter what they do, and no matter what mistakes they make, you can move forward feeling more clear, free, and empowered.

Bring to mind an image of your younger self, your inner child. In your mind’s eye, get down on their level, look into their eyes, and tell them:

I’m always here for you.

I won’t ever abandon you.

No matter what,

I’ve got your back.

Want to go deeper with this experience? Give our Comforting Your Inner Child’s Feelings Tapping meditation a try, led by Kim herself in the app.

4. You are safe now, and you are free to be yourself

A powerful part of inner child healing work is to help our inner child feel safe, secure, and comfortable. 

When we can encourage that little child within us to be free and to feel calm, happy, and confident, we can begin to release old patterns, let go of self-doubt, dismantle limiting beliefs, and come to a place in the present moment where we become connected, aligned, and at peace with ourselves. 

When our inner child feels safe, and when we feel safe, we can start to live fully as our most authentic self.

Want to give it a try? 

Bring to mind an image of your younger self, your inner child. In your mind’s eye, get down on their level, look into their eyes, and tell them:

You are safe now.

I am here to handle whatever comes our way.

You are free to relax and be yourself.

Want to go deeper with this experience? Give our Inner Child Harmony Tapping meditation a try, led by Kim herself in the app.

Tap In The App With Kim To Heal Your Inner Child

All of these Tapping meditations are part of our Inner Child Healing category in the app.

So if you want to do the deeply healing work of nurturing your inner child, I highly encourage you to check out these sessions and go through the Tapping process. These are extremely powerful experiences that can create HUGE shifts in your life. 

Be sure to check out the 4 Day Inner Child Series. Kim will guide you through a four-day process of connecting with, nurturing, and soothing your inner child, so you can comfort past pains, release old limiting beliefs, and bring more peace to your inner world.

Tip: Click here on your mobile device to go straight to this series in the app. Or, search for the title in the app!

Here’s what people are saying about these meditations:

“I’ve just completed the first session and I can honestly say my inner child has never felt so loved and nurtured.” 

 

“This was amazing! I think my favorite so far. By the last one I had a huge smile on my face the whole time, knowing that little me was safe, supported, and loved and that adult me is as well and ready to take on anything.”

 

“I tried Kim Murray’s ‘Nurture Your Inner Child’ today with great success! I wept with joy I was able to give a voice to my inner child ”

 
“I have just completed the 4 day inner child healing series. It is amazing. I feel quite calm and peaceful. I can stop searching for something I had lost.”

Go Deeper With Kim Murray

For more insights, and to learn more about how to make your head happy again, check out Kim’s work at www.happyheads.me

With private coaching, extended programs (including a Nurture Your Inner Child program!), workshops, online courses, and more, Kim can offer you support in all areas of your life, from anxiety, to pregnancy, to parenting, to grief, and more. 

Sign up for her Monthly Reset Newsletter here. 

And be sure to follow her on instagram at @Happyheads.Me

I’m so grateful to Kim for sharing her incredible insights and wisdom with us, and for guiding these amazing Tapping sessions for us in the app. 

I hope you find just as much healing in learning from her and experiencing theses meditations as I have. 

Until next time… Keep Tapping!

Jessica Ortner

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EFT Certification: Your Guide to Becoming a Certified EFT Practitioner

Are you passionate about helping others overcome challenges and achieve personal growth? Becoming a certified EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) practitioner might be the perfect path for you. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore everything you need to know about EFT certification, from the best programs out there to the steps you need to take to become a professional EFT Tapping practitioner.

Why Pursue EFT Certification?

EFT Tapping certification is a professional qualification that validates your expertise in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). This certification demonstrates that you have received proper Emotional Freedom Technique training and possess the skills necessary to effectively practice and teach EFT Tapping to clients.

An EFT certification offers you:

Credibility: A recognized certification adds legitimacy to your practice.Expanded knowledge: Learning advanced techniques beyond basic Tapping helps you take your work even deeper.Career opportunities: Becoming a certified practitioner opens doors to work in various therapeutic settings.Additional income: As an EFT practitioner, you can book clients and start generating income right away.Personal growth: With professional EFT training, you’ll deepen your understanding of EFT for even greater self-improvement.Steps to Becoming a Certified EFT Tapping PractitionerResearch and choose a top EFT certification program (online or in person)Complete the required training courses and workshopsPractice EFT techniques regularly, both on yourself and othersFulfill any required practicum hoursPass any necessary exams or assessmentsSubmit your certification applicationMaintain your certification through continuing educationBest EFT Certification Program: Dr. Dawson Church’s EFT Training and Certification Program

EFT Universe, led by Dawson Church, offers a comprehensive Clinical EFT training called the Ultimate EFT Certification Program. 

This EFT Tapping course is widely regarded as one of the best EFT Tapping certifications available.

Key features:Based on Clinical EFT, which is the form of EFT that has been validated in over 300 clinical trialsTeaches 48 Clinical EFT techniques, with ample opportunities to practice your skills and receive guidance along the way. Credibility. Widely recognized in the field, this is the top EFT Tapping certification available. The courses are taught by experienced mentors and teachings are based on empirically validated treatments. Comprehensive and flexible. You can get all the training you need from anywhere in the world – and do it on your own schedule. Available online or in person. While many of the courses are completed virtually, you can attend the live workshop portion of this EFT certification online or in person. Opportunity to be listed in the EFT Universe practitioner directory, which receives thousands of visitors a month and can provide you with a substantial stream of additional income right away. To get started: Sign up here !Complete online video courses to learn the basics and build your skillset.Complete the 4-Day Professional Training workshop online or in person.Connect with a mentor and work with practice clients and put your learning into real-time practice.Graduate and launch your career as a certified EFT practitioner!

For more details, visit the EFT Universe certification page.

Building A Thriving EFT Practice After Training and Certification

Once certified, you can build a thriving EFT Tapping practice!

Building your practice may include exciting steps such as:

Getting listed in practitioner directories (e.g., The Tapping Solution Practitioner Directory, EFT Universe, etc.)Offering integrative health coaching servicesSpecializing in areas like sports performance or business success coachingConducting workshops and group sessionsCreating online coursesWriting books on EFT

Remember, as an EFT practitioner, you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on people’s lives while building a rewarding career.

Start your journey today by exploring the Ultimate EFT Certification Program, and take the first step towards becoming an EFT professional!

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Until next time… Keep Tapping!

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Tapping for Confidence: From Self-Doubt to Self-Assurance with EFT Tapping

Self-confidence isn’t just a nice-to-have – it’s a crucial ingredient for success and fulfillment in all areas of life. Our level of confidence influences our careers, our relationships, our body image, and our big life decisions. Yet for many, it remains elusive. We all have those moments when our confidence wavers, whether it’s before a big presentation, during a social gathering, or simply when looking in the mirror. If you’ve tried affirmations, self-help books, or other methods without lasting results, it’s time to explore EFT Tapping for confidence. 

This unique technique offers a path to rewiring your brain for greater self-assurance, so you can live a big, full life where you go after what you want.

And the best part? It’s something you can learn and apply right now.

How does EFT Tapping help with self-confidence?

EFT Tapping is a powerful mind-body technique that draws on the principles of ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology. It has been shown to reduce cortisol levels, calm the nervous system, and reduce strong emotions like fear and anxiety. 

When it comes to confidence, Tapping can help you:

Release limiting beliefs about yourself: Tapping helps you identify and release deep-rooted beliefs that hold you back, such as “I’m not good enough” or “I’ll never succeed.” By addressing these beliefs directly, you can start to replace them with more empowering thoughts.Reduce anxiety in challenging situations: When facing nerve-wracking scenarios like public speaking or job interviews, Tapping can quickly calm your nervous system, allowing you to approach these situations with greater ease and confidence – so you can show up as your authentic self. Quiet your inner critic: We all have that nagging voice that questions and judges us – and does it’s best to limit our potential. Tapping provides a powerful tool to acknowledge and then quiet this inner critic, allowing your authentic, confident self to shine through.Increase feelings of self-worth and self-acceptance: Through consistent Tapping, you can cultivate a deeper sense of self-love and acceptance. This forms the foundation of lasting confidence.Address past events: Often, low self-esteem stems from negative past experiences. Tapping provides a gentle way to process these experiences, reducing their emotional charge and freeing you to build new, confident beliefs about yourself.Release resistance to taking action: Fear of failure often holds us back from moving forward in our lives or trying new things. Tapping can help you release this fear, making it easier to take the actions that build confidence.Boost overall emotional resilience: By regularly practicing Tapping, you develop greater emotional flexibility. This means you can bounce back more quickly from setbacks, maintaining your confidence even in challenging times.Rewire neural pathways: Tapping helps create new, positive neural connections in the brain. Over time, this can shift your default state away from years of negative programming to a state of greater confidence and self-assurance.

By addressing the root causes of low self-confidence, EFT Tapping for confidence can help you build a stronger, more positive sense of self from the inside out.

It’s not about forcing yourself to be confident or faking it, but rather removing the blocks that have been holding your natural authentic, full self from shining through.

EFT Tapping sequence for confidence

Completely new to Tapping? Go here to learn the Tapping basics and familiarize yourself with the Tapping points here. 

Here’s a basic Tapping sequence to boost confidence in an area of your life where self-doubt is showing up:

Step 1: Identify the issue

Think of a specific situation where you lack confidence or notice self-doubt showing up. Be as precise as possible when identifying the area you’d like to work on.

Step 2: Assess how you feel

When you think about the situation, how much self-doubt or anxiety shows up? Rate the intensity of your self-doubt on a scale from 0 to 10, with 10 being you feel completely unsure of yourself and not at all confident, and 0 being you feel totally confident and at ease. 

Step 3: Compose a setup statement

Form a setup statement that acknowledges the issue while accepting yourself. For example:

“Even though I don’t feel confident about the presentation at work, I deeply and completely accept myself.” or “Even though my inner voice is saying I’m not good enough to do this, I am safe and okay in this moment.”

Step 4: Move through the Tapping sequence

While repeating your setup statement three times, tap on the Side of the Hand point. Then, tap through the following points in order while focusing on your feelings about the situation. You can also speak out loud about the issue while you tap through the points. 

EyebrowSide of the EyeUnder the EyeUnder the NoseUnder the mouthCollarboneUnder the ArmTop of the Head

Phrases you might repeat to yourself as you tap might include: 

“This lack of confidence” “I don’t feel good enough”“What if I fail?”“I’m so nervous about this”“I wish I felt more confident”

Step 5: Reassess and repeat

After completing one round of Tapping, take a deep breath and reassess your intensity level using the 0 to 10 scale. If you feel more confident and self-assured, your new number will be lower. Repeat step 4, Tapping through the points while thinking about the issue, as many times as needed until you feel a shit. 

Step 6: Tap through the points again while moving towards the positive

Once  you’ve released some of the self-doubt and resistance to confidence, you can do a final round of Tapping while encouraging your confidence to grow. 

As you tap through the points in the same order as listed above, repeat empowering statements to yourself, or even imagine yourself in the situation feeling confident, assured, and at ease. 

Phrases you might repeat to yourself this time might include: 

“I choose to believe in myself”“I’m open to feeling more confident”“I’m stronger than I think”“I’m learning to trust myself”“I can handle whatever comes my way”“It’s safe to feel confident”“I’m building my confidence every day”

 

Step 7: Take a deep breath and stop Tapping

Congratulations, you’ve done it! You can repeat as necessary, adjusting the wording and length of Tapping to address your current needs in the moment. 

Be patient and kind with yourself as you begin practicing Tapping for confidence. Take it at your own pace, and know that any Tapping you do – even just a few minutes per day – is making a difference. 

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Guided Tapping for self-esteem and confidence 

My brother Alex guides a really amazing Tapping sequence in the video below to help you raise confidence and feel more self-assured. If you watch, you’ll also learn 6 things you can do to build self-esteem and confidence in any or all areas of your life:

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You will also find tons of guided Tapping meditations for confidence and self-esteem in The Tapping Solution App. 

Here are just a few of the session titles you can choose from when you download the app: 

5-Day Confidence SeriesWorkplace ConfidenceInstant Boost of CourageI Have the Confidence I Need to Get Started Quick TapMy Confidence Grows Every Day Quick TapYou Are EnoughQuieting the Critical VoiceBuilding Confidence AffirmationsIncrease Self-Confidence Sleep ProgrammingConfidence for KidsWeight Loss & Body Confidence Category

Our 5-Day Confidence Challenge in The Tapping Solution App is a huge game changer for so many people. 

On average, previous challenge participants felt 50% better when it came to being confident in their lives, taking action, stepping outside of their comfort zone, quieting their inner critic, and more! 

True stories of Tapping for self-confidence

Tapping has proven time and time again to be a powerful tool for releasing limiting beliefs and helping people step into their true potential. 

Here is just a small sample of the stories we hear every single day about Tapping for confidence: 

“I’m beginning to stand in my power. Finally! Confidence rising.” 

-Gillies

“Tapping has changed my life by giving me an amazing tool to help rediscover and realign with who I am meant to be by providing me with confidence and clarity. Allowing flow and ease to my day!” 

-Rachelle

“I have made decisions that I had put off for 8 years. Ended a difficult relationship, moved, started a new career. All without anxiety, less stress, more self confidence, less procrastination and so much more energy and happiness. Seriously, this has been nothing less than a miracle.” 

-Jan

“Tapping is the ultimate in self care. I can not recommend it enough based on my own experience of managing anxiety, self-image, confidence, and more.” 

-Jodi

“I’ve been doing increasing self confidence every night before bed and wake up feeling more refreshed, in a better mood and a general sense of well-being despite any outside circumstances. LOVE it!”

-Eva

“I am feeling confident and calm in my body. I am empowered to face what lies ahead with confidence.” 

-Frances

“Years of therapy couldn’t get me to the root of my problem, my feelings of inadequacy. 3 days of tapping and I’ve isolated the issue. I have every confidence that Tapping is going to help me solve this issue.” 

-Suzanne

Ready to start your journey to self-confidence? Tapping resources to guide your way

Learning how to build ourselves up, treat ourselves with kindness, and believe in ourselves is a key skill to learn. 

With Tapping, you have a tool to help you learn that skill and practice it every single day – so you can walk through life feeling more confident and at ease. 

With consistent practice, you’ll likely find yourself feeling more confident and empowered in all areas of your life.

Download The Tapping Solution App today to find all sorts of resources to support you on your confidence journey. 

And be sure to check out these additional resources:

10 Affirmations to Boost Self-Worth: Complement your Tapping practice with these powerful affirmations designed to strengthen your sense of self-worth.Tapping into Your Strong, Sexy, and Confident Self: This Tapping script will help you step into your own powerThe Tapping Solution for Weight Loss & Body Confidence: For those struggling with weight loss or body confidence, this program combines Tapping with other techniques to boost body confidence.

Have you tried EFT Tapping for confidence? What did you like or not like about it? Share your experiences in the comments below!

Until next time… Keep Tapping! 

Nick Ortner

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Tapping for Forgiveness: A Guide to Healing and Letting Go

Forgiveness can be one of the most challenging yet transformative acts we undertake. Whether you’re struggling to forgive someone else or yourself, the weight of resentment, anger, and hurt can be overwhelming. Thankfully, there’s a powerful technique that can help you navigate this complex journey: EFT Tapping for forgiveness.

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore how to use Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Tapping for forgiveness, providing you with practical tools to release old hurts and open your heart up to greater healing and peace.

What Is Tapping for forgiveness?

Before we dive into the Tapping techniques, it’s important to understand what forgiveness really means. After all, we tend to have a lot of resistance to forgiveness. 

Sure, we might know we “should” forgive, but we don’t always want to. It’s difficult!

There’s often a part of us that says, “No way, I was wronged! And if I forgive them, I’m condoning the behavior.”

And there’s also often a deeper part, rooted in our ancient brain and biology, that finds it hard to forgive because of the fear that if we forgive, it’s going to happen again and we’ll get hurt. It doesn’t feel safe.

But here’s the truth about forgiveness: forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting what happened or excusing harmful behavior. It doesn’t mean rolling over when bad things happen to us and giving in. 

Rather, forgiveness is a conscious decision to release the grip that negative emotions have on you. It’s a choice to free yourself from the burden of anger, fear, and resentment, so you can move forward with greater peace and ease.

This is where Tapping comes in. With Tapping, we can address both our conscious thinking about the issue, as well as the deeper subconscious and biological roots holding us back.

Tapping (also sometimes called EFT or Emotional Freedom Techniques) combines elements of modern psychology therapy with ancient Chinese acupressure, helping to calm the nervous system and rewire emotional responses. 

It has been shown to help calm the amygdala in the brain, soothe stress and anxiety, and release strong emotions and experiences from our past. 

When it comes to forgiveness, Tapping can help you:

Release pent-up negative emotionsReduce the intensity of painful memoriesShift perspective on past events and see new insightsIncrease self-compassionOpen the heart to new possibilities

Tapping for forgiveness is an extremely effective tool for processing and releasing old emotional patterns that are holding us back from feeling peaceful and free in the present.

A step-by-step guide to Tapping for forgiveness

If you’re brand new to Tapping, you can learn the basics in this comprehensive guide. 

Step 1: Identify the issue

Begin by clearly identifying what you’re having trouble forgiving. Is it another person’s actions? A situation? Yourself? Be as specific as possible.

Step 2: Rate the intensity

On a scale of 0-10, rate how intense your emotions are when you think about the situation. This gives you a baseline to measure your progress.

Step 3: Create a setup statement

Form a statement that acknowledges the issue while accepting yourself. For example:

“Even though I’m angry at [person/situation] for [specific reason], I deeply and completely accept myself.” or “Even though I’m having a hard time forgiving [person/situation], I am okay in this moment.”

Step 4: Move through the Tapping sequence

While repeating your setup statement three times, tap on the Side of the Hand point. Then, tap through the following points in order while focusing on your feelings about the situation. You can also speak out loud about what is bothering you while you tap through the points. 

EyebrowSide of the EyeUnder the EyeUnder the NoseUnder the mouthCollarboneUnder the ArmTop of the Head

Step 5: Reassess and repeat

After completing one round of Tapping, take a deep breath and reassess your intensity level using the 0 to 10 scale. Repeat the process, adjusting your statements as needed, until you feel a shift.

Curious to try this out in real time? Watch this video of me and Wayne Dyer Tapping on the topic of forgiveness, and be sure to tap along with us! 

Example Tapping script for forgiveness

Below is a sample Tapping script to get you started. 

First, identify who or what you are having trouble forgiving. Get really specific on what happened, what they said, what they did, how they acted, and bring that memory to mind.

How do you feel when you think about it? What’s the emotion? Where do you feel it in your body?

Give it an intensity on a 0 to 10 scale, 10 being the most intense. If you can, write down what you’re feeling and the number, as it helps to be able to track your progress.

Now, let’s do some tapping! Tap on the recommended points while repeating the phrases out loud or in your mind:

Side of the Hand: Even though I refuse to forgive them because of what they did to me…I deeply love and accept myself… (or you can simply say, “I’m OK” if love and accepting yourself is too much right now)

Side of the Hand: Even though I refuse to forgive them because of what they did to me…I deeply love and accept myself…

Side of the Hand: Even though I refuse to forgive them because of what they did to me…I deeply love and accept myself…

Eyebrow: I can’t believe they did that

Side of the Eye: I’m so angry

Under the Eye: It’s not right

Under the Nose: It’s not fair

Under the Mouth: And I refuse to let it go

Collarbone: All this anger

Under the Arm: All this ____ (fill in the blank with how you feel)

Top of the Head: In every cell of my body

Eyebrow: I just can’t let this go

Side of the Eye: Because they don’t deserve that

Under the Eye: They don’t deserve my forgiveness

Under the Nose: And I refuse to let it go

Under the Mouth: So much anger

Collarbone: About what happened

Under the Arm: About what they did

Top of the Head: About what they said

Keep tapping on the “negative” or the “truth,” until you find that the intensity has lessened enough that you can say some positive statements, and have them feel fully or at least somewhat true. We tap on the “negative” first in order to clear this resistance – not to affirm it, but to open up the door for positive thoughts.

You can also simply tap through the points as you think specifically about what they did, what they said, what happened, etc. It can be helpful to imagine it like watching a movie in detail as you keep tapping through the points. Go through as much detail as you can while you keep tapping, with the goal being you can eventually think about the event or the person without heavy resistance coming up.

What’s most important is that you feel the feeling, get specific about what you experienced, and tap until it’s released.

When you’re ready – when it “feels” right – move on to some positive statements.

Eyebrow: Maybe it’s time to let this go

Side of the Eye: I wonder if I can let this go

Under the Eye: What if I can let part of this go

Under the Nose: Releasing this anger

Under the Mouth: From every cell of my body

Collarbone: Letting it go

Under the Arm: Letting it all go

Top of the Head: Right now

Tap through a couple of rounds of positive statements and feel free to add in your own words or affirmations. These are just guidelines to get you started. 

When you’re done Tapping, take a deep breath… and let it go. Think of what happened again, and notice how it’s changed. Rate the current intensity on the 0 to 10 scale. Write down your new number. 

You can stop Tapping if you’re at a good place, or keep Tapping until you feel a bigger shift.

Remember, forgiveness is a process. Be patient and gentle with yourself as you work through these emotions.

Tapping for self-forgiveness

Self-forgiveness can be particularly challenging. Here are some affirmations to incorporate into your Tapping routine when working on forgiving yourself:

“I am worthy of forgiveness and love”“I did the best I could with what I knew at the time”“I choose to learn from my past and move forward”“I am deserving of peace and happiness, no matter what happens in the past”“I am learning and growing every day”“I release regret and welcome new opportunities”“I let go of guilt and acknowledge my growth”

For more affirmations to support Tapping for self-forgiveness, check out our list of 10 Affirmations to Help You Forgive Yourself.

And be sure to go here to do some Tapping to help you love, accept, and forgive yourself.

Embracing forgiveness through Tapping

Forgiveness is not always easy, but it is a gift you give to yourself. 

By using EFT Tapping for forgiveness, you have a powerful tool at your disposal to navigate this challenging but rewarding journey.

Remember, as you tap for forgiveness you’re not just letting go of the past – you’re opening yourself up to a future filled with more peace, love, and acceptance. 

Be patient, stick with it, and trust that the Tapping will guide you to where you want to be.

Ready to dive deeper into Tapping for forgiveness? Download The Tapping Solution App today for guided Tapping meditations on forgiveness and other topics that will help you on your road to healing and letting go. 

Here are a few session titles you can choose from when you start Tapping in the app: 

Instant Boost of ForgivenessMicro Boost of ForgivenessIntimate Relationship Support: Opening up to ForgivenessHelp Me Let Go of What Someone Else DidHelp Me Let Go of What Someone Else Said“I Refuse to Forgive”When Holding onto Upset: Forgiveness Quick Tap (for kids)

As you continue your forgiveness journey, remember the words of Lewis B. Smedes: “To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.”

Through Tapping, you have the power to unlock that cage and step into freedom.

Until next time… Keep Tapping!
Nick Ortner

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10 Affirmations for Self-Compassionate Personal Growth

Personal growth is powerful. Setting goals, chasing dreams, and making big changes in our lives? I’m all for it!

But here’s the catch: sometimes we put so much pressure on ourselves to change that we end up stressed and discouraged. That’s not helpful. In fact, it usually backfires.

So here’s what I’ve learned: real personal growth starts with self-compassion and self-acceptance. It’s about loving who you are right now, while still being open to positive change.

Today, I want to share some affirmations with you. These aren’t just feel-good phrases. They’re tools to help you accept yourself AND grow at the same time. 

As you read these, try saying them out loud. Let the words sink in. Feel their impact.

Ready? Let’s begin…

I am loved and worthy, as I am right now.I don’t need to change anything about myself in order to be enough.I deserve to feel whole, even when I’m entering times of change.I am growing and evolving each and every day.I believe in myself and my ability to make positive changes.As I move forward, I welcome opportunities to further learn and grow.I am open to the new adventures to come.I choose to feel inspired and hopeful.I love who I am, and who I am becoming.I accept myself as a beautiful work in progress.

How do you feel after reading those affirmations? How does it feel to practice deep acceptance of who you are now, while at the same time getting inspired about all of the opportunities, growth, and adventure that is to come in the future?

Return to these affirmations whenever you need a reminder that you are enough as you are… even while you are growing and evolving with each passing day!

Want to go even deeper? 

If you like affirmations like these, then you’ve got to check out our Affirmations Category in The Tapping Solution App. 

In this category, you’ll find guided affirmation meditations on a variety of topics, including:

 

Ignite Focus and Motivation Affirmations (FREE!)Building Confidence AffirmationsI Am Enough AffirmationsEmpower Your Inner Healer AffirmationsGrow Younger Affirmations

 

 

    

Give these affirmations a try, then comment below to let me know what you think!

Until next time… Keep Tapping!

Nick Ortner

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Basic Tapping Sequence for Anxiety: A Step-by-Step Guide to EFT Tapping for Anxiety Relief

Anxiety can feel overwhelming, impacting our daily lives and wellbeing. Fortunately, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as Tapping, offers a simple yet powerful tool to help manage anxiety symptoms. 

This guide will walk you through a basic Tapping sequence specifically designed for anxiety relief. Whether you’re new to Tapping or looking to refine your technique, these steps can help you find calm and balance when anxiety strikes.

Looking for more support? You can also tap along to our Releasing Anxiety Tapping meditation in The Tapping Solution App. After 1 million plays of this Tapping meditation, the average reported reduction of anxiety was 41% in 9 minutes.

The basics of the Tapping process for anxietyAlways begin Tapping on the side of the hand point while you repeat the setup statement to yourself. This allows you to be honest with how you feel and sets you up for the Tapping process (more on the setup statement below).Begin Tapping while focusing on how you feel or on the problem. By doing this you send a calming signal to your brain, allowing you to think of the problem without feeling stress in your body.When you feel better, you can move to more empowering thoughts. The same way you need to weed a garden before you plant seeds, you have to release the intensity of what you’re feeling before more empowering thoughts can take root.

Want to learn more Tapping basics? Check out this comprehensive guide on how to do Tapping.

How to do Tapping for anxiety: Let’s break down the steps

Here are the steps you’ll want to follow to try the Tapping technique for anxiety: 

Identify the problem on which you want to focus. It can be general anxiety, or it can be a specific situation or issue which causes you to feel anxious.Assess how you feel. Consider the problem or situation. How do you feel about it right now? Rate the intensity level of your anxiety on a scale of 0 to 10, with zero being the lowest level of anxiety and ten being the highest.Compose a setup statement. Your setup statement should acknowledge the problem you want to deal with, then follow it with a phrase of acceptance. This helps neutralize any judgments you may have around how you feel and allow you to be more honest with your Tapping. Here are some example setup statements:  “Even though I feel this anxiety, I accept how I feel”“Even though I’m anxious about my interview, I accept myself and how I feel.”“Even though I’m feeling this anxiety about my financial situation, I honor my feelings and give my body permission to relax.”Start Tapping on the side of the hand. Take a deep breath, and then start Tapping! While Tapping on the side of the hand point (on the outer edge of the hand, on the opposite side from the thumb), repeat the setup statement three times aloud. Tap through the rest of the points. Now, tap about 5 to 7 times each on the remaining eight points in the sequence described below. As you tap on each point, repeat a simple reminder phrase, such as “my anxiety” or “my interview” or “my financial situation” to help you mentally focus on your issue.

Eyebrow Point (EB)
Where the eyebrows begin, closest to the bridge of the nose.

Side of Eye (SE)
On the bone directly along the outside of either eye.

Under Eye (UE)
On the bone directly under either eye.

Under Nose (UN)
The area directly beneath the nose and above the upper lip.

Chin Point (CP)
This is the area just below your bottom lip and above the chin, right in the crease.

Collarbone Point (CB)
Starting from where your collar bones meet in the center, go down an inch and out an inch on either side.

Under Arm (UA)
On your side, about four inches beneath the armpit.

Top of Head (TH)
Directly on the crown of your head.

Reassess how you feel. Now that you’ve completed the sequence, focus on your problem again. How intense is the anxiety now, in comparison to a few minutes ago? Give it a rating on the same 0 to 10 scale. Did you notice a shift?Repeat as needed. If your anxiety level is still higher than 2 or 3, you can do another round of Tapping. Keep tapping through the sequence until the anxiety is gone. You can change your setup statement slightly to take into account your efforts to fix the problem or your desire for continued progress.

Examples:

“Even though I have some remaining anxiety, I accept how I feel and choose to relax.”

“Even though I’m still a little worried about this interview, I deeply and completely accept myself.” And so on.

Introduce more empowering thoughts. Now that you’ve focused on dispelling your immediate anxiety, you can work on instilling some positive feelings in its place. Keep tapping through the Tapping points in sequence while repeating empowering statements, such as:

“I have faith in my ability to change.”

“I am joyful about these positive changes.”

“I am accomplishing so much.”

“I enjoy the calm and peace that I have.”

“I love the person that I am.”

“I am becoming a more relaxed and joyful person.”

This approach is different from traditional “positive thinking.” You’re not being dishonest with yourself. You’re not trying to obscure the stress and anxiety inside yourself with a veneer of insincere affirmations. Rather, you’ve confronted and dealt with the anxiety and its corresponding negative emotions, offering deep and complete acceptance to both your feelings and yourself.

The same way you need to weed a garden before you plant seeds, you have to release the intensity of what you’re feeling before more empowering thoughts can take root. That’s what makes Tapping so much more effective than the “positive thinking” techniques that many of you have already tried.

Congratulations! You’ve completed your first Tapping sequence for anxiety!

Tapping meditation for anxiety: Follow along with me in this video!

Do you need to release a little anxiety right now?

Then take just a few minutes to watch this video and tap along with me! I’m willing to bet you’ll feel so much better afterward.

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Tips to help you get started with the Tapping techniqueUse a firm but gentle pressure, the same as if you were drumming on the top of your desk or testing a melon for ripeness.You can use all four fingers, or just one or two (usually the index and middle fingers). Four fingers are generally used on wider areas, while just one or two can be used on sensitive areas, such as around the eyes or under the nose. You can tap one side of the body or both at the same time. The meridian points are symmetrical on either side of the body.

While this guide provides a solid foundation for using Tapping to address anxiety, many people find it helpful to have guided support, especially when first starting out. The Tapping Solution App offers a variety of guided Tapping meditations specifically designed for anxiety relief. In fact, after over 1 million plays of our “Releasing Anxiety” Tapping meditation, users reported an average 41% reduction in anxiety in just 9 minutes.

The app provides step-by-step audio guidance, visual cues for Tapping points, and a wide range of topics to address various anxiety triggers. Whether you’re dealing with general anxiety, specific phobias, or situational stress, the app can be a valuable tool in your anxiety management toolkit. 

Download The Tapping Solution App today to access these resources and take your Tapping practice to the next level.

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Remember, consistent practice is key to experiencing the full benefits of Tapping. With regular use, you may find yourself better equipped to handle anxiety and stress in your daily life.

Until next time… Keep Tapping!
Nick Ortner

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Tapping for High Blood Pressure: A Natural Approach to Lowering Your Numbers

You’ve probably heard that stress can spike your blood pressure. But what if the key to managing that stress – and potentially lowering your blood pressure – was quite literally at your fingertips? EFT Tapping, a technique that looks deceptively simple, is causing ripples in the medical community. It’s not magic, and it’s not a miracle cure. But for many, Tapping is becoming a powerful ally in the fight against high blood pressure. In this article, we’ll learn all about Tapping for high blood pressure – and how you can start using it today to bring balance to your body.

Important Note: Always consult with a qualified health provider for any medical concerns. While this information and the Tapping meditations are meant to provide support, they are not a replacement for professional medical advice or treatment.

What is Tapping for high blood pressure?

Tapping therapy for high blood pressure combines elements of ancient Chinese acupressure with modern psychology. It involves gently tapping on specific points on your body while focusing on whatever is causing you distress – including health concerns like high blood pressure.

The Tapping technique helps to calm your nervous system, reduce stress, and promote balance in your body. 

This process can help you release any stress or strong emotions you have about your blood pressure, and potentially even help lower your blood pressure readings.

To learn all about Tapping and how to do it, go here.

The research: Does Tapping to lower blood pressure really work? 

You might be wondering, “Does finger tapping really lower blood pressure?” The answer, according to emerging research, is yes! 

A 2019 study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine found that participants who practiced EFT Tapping during a 4-day workshop experienced significant reductions in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, along with improvements in other physiological markers of health like resting heart rate. [1]

Research has also demonstrated that Tapping can significantly reduce cortisol levels (the stress hormone) by up to 43% after just one hour of practice.[2] 

Since stress and high cortisol levels are known to contribute to high blood pressure, this finding suggests that Tapping may indirectly help lower blood pressure by reducing overall stress and cortisol levels in the body.

As the body calms with the help of Tapping, our systems are better able to function as they are meant to, leading to greater balance in things like blood pressure, cardiovascular function, hormone levels, and more. 

Why try EFT Tapping for blood pressure?

While more research is needed to better understand the effects, the existing studies on Tapping for high blood pressure certainly are promising. 

And the best part is that Tapping therapy for high blood pressure offers many benefits to those looking for ways to naturally lower their blood pressure:

Can be done anywhere, anytimeSimple and easy to learnRequires no special tools or trainingNon-invasive and medication-freeAddresses both physical and emotional aspects of high blood pressureServes as a great complement to other treatmentsEmpowers you to take an active role in your health and wellbeingHow to use Tapping to lower blood pressure

Want to learn how to do EFT Tapping for high blood pressure? Download The Tapping Solution App today for guided Tapping meditations specifically designed to support stress reduction and physical health (it’s free!)

Choose one of these meditation titles, follow along to the guided process, and start Tapping to lower blood pressure right now:

It’s as simple as that. Open the app, follow along, and feel your mind and body begin to find calm and balance. You’ll be amazed at how you feel afterwards!

You can also learn all about how to do Tapping here. And you can go here to find a simple EFT Tapping script for stress to follow along with whenever you need.

Real-life success stories of using finger Tapping to lower blood pressure

“I’ve been Tapping every day for almost 9 weeks… I’ve reduced my systolic pressure by 20 points. Thank you – I’m a big fan of this Tapping App. It’s amazing, and improved so many aspects of my life.” 

-Genevieve

“ My blood pressure went from 139/104 to 107/79!!! This tapping is truly life saving . Thank you all so very much.”

-Keisha

“From doing this tapping my blood pressure went down from 160/88 to 125/66!!!” 

-Gail

“I absolutely seen proof positive that this works. I took my blood pressure and it was dangerously high but this brought it down quite significantly even 2 minutes later doing this tapping lowered it more to a reasonable blood pressure so this is great. I love it.” 

-Brent

“I’ve been Tapping since April this year. I find that it helps me in so many situations. For example, I have white coat syndrome every time I am at my doctors office. My blood pressure rises to an abnormal high number. One time it was 146/96. So I become more stressed out because I think the doctor will suggest using medication to control my blood pressure. Last doctors visit, I tapped in the examination room before the nurse took my blood pressure. It worked wonders. To my delight, my blood pressure was 127/74. Tapping really works to relieve stress.” 

-Sue

“Normally I have high blood pressure 130 / 70 and higher. Today I’ve found blood pressure monitor, and the initial reading showed my normal numbers. I’ve sat down, relaxed and focused on the heart, and start releasing heaviness and blood pressure in the heart, old memories and childhood traumas started to come up, I’ve tapped deep into it, felt the surge of energy about to take me over but k finally able to make peace with it and let go of resistance… And I couldn’t believe my eyes, blood pressure dropped to 101/77 after 5 minutes, (shame I didn’t take picture of the initial readings.)” 

-Eugene

“I have spent a week with my father who needed care giving 24/7. I am exhausted and angry. This helped me drop my high blood pressure 7 points!!!” 

-Robin

 

Until next time… Keep Tapping!
Nick Ortner

ReferencesBach D, Groesbeck G, Stapleton P, Sims R, Blickheuser K, Church D. Clinical EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) Improves Multiple Physiological Markers of Health. J Evid Based Integr Med. 2019;24:2515690X18823691. Stapleton P, Crighton G, Sabot D, O’Neill HM. Reexamining the effect of emotional freedom techniques on stress biochemistry: A randomized controlled trial. Psychol Trauma. 2020;12(8):869-877.

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Tapping for Money: A Complete Guide to Financial Freedom with EFT

Money is often a source of endless anxiety, frustration, and self-doubt. We chase it, we fear it, we resent it, we desire it… It’s something a lot of us have a complicated relationship with! But what if the key to financial freedom and abundance isn’t hidden in some secret investment strategy or get-rich-quick scheme, but in releasing the blocks we have around money and reprogramming our minds for financial success? This is where the revolutionary practice of Tapping for money comes in. 

Imagine waking up each morning feeling confident and empowered about your financial future, rather than stressed and overwhelmed. Picture yourself making financial decisions from a place of clarity and abundance, instead of scarcity and fear. Envision a life where money flows to you easily and effortlessly, supporting your dreams and allowing you to make a positive impact in the world. 

This is the reality that thousands of people have created for themselves through the practice of EFT Tapping for money. And in this comprehensive guide, we’re going to show you how you can do it too.

What is Tapping for money?

Tapping for money is the practice of using EFT Tapping techniques to address beliefs, emotions, and blocks related to finances and abundance. The process involves gently tapping on specific acupoints on your body while focusing on money-related issues or goals.

Tapping (also known as Emotional Freedom Techniques, or EFT) is a powerful mind-body approach that combines elements of ancient Chinese acupressure with modern psychology to help you release limiting beliefs, reduce financial stress, create a more abundant mindset, and manifest the financial abundance you desire..

EFT Tapping works by sending calming signals to the amygdala, the part of your brain responsible for the stress response and for processing emotions. 

When it comes to money and wealth, many of us carry deep-seated fears, anxieties, and limiting beliefs that trigger our stress response and impact our ability to problem solve, think creatively, and embrace new opportunities – ultimately blocking us from the financial security we desire.

EFT Tapping for financial abundance helps interrupt these old patterns that hold us back, allowing us to reprogram our brain for financial success and open ourselves up to new, more empowering perspectives and behaviors.

By reducing stress and anxiety around money, Tapping creates the mental and emotional space needed to make better financial decisions and attract more abundance into your life.

How EFT Tapping for money can help you transform your financial future

Using EFT for money, wealth, and abundance can help in several key ways. When you tap you may:

Release limiting beliefs about money (like this common one about money and spirituality)Reduce financial stress and anxietyIncrease confidence in your ability to earn and manage moneyOvercome money blocks and self-sabotaging behaviorsAlign your energy with abundance and wealthEnhance your ability to recognize and act on financial opportunitiesImprove your overall relationship with money

Whether you’re drowning in debt, stuck in a cycle of underearning, or simply ready to uplevel your financial game, EFT Tapping offers a unique and scientifically-backed approach to reprogramming your brain and transforming your money mindset from the inside out. 

How to do Tapping for money: Putting it into practice

If you’re brand new to Tapping or need a refresher on the basics, you can go here to learn all about Tapping and how to do it.

And if you’re ready to dive in and learn how to do the tapping technique for money, give one of the videos below a try! 

The first is a short and sweet Tapping meditation (just one-minute long) to release stress about money, and the second is a 15-minute session on Tapping for Financial Anxiety and Overwhelm that can help you dig a little deeper. 

Give one a try to experience EFT Tapping for wealth and abundance for yourself!

Are You Stressed About Money? 60-second Tapping meditation15-minute Tapping for Financial Anxiety and Overwhelm session

 

Tips for effective money Tapping

Interested in using Tapping to be able to earn more money? Here are some important tips to keep in mind when trying out EFT Tapping for financial abundance.

Be specific: The more precise you can be about your money concerns or goals, the more effective your Tapping will be.Address root causes: Often, our money issues stem from childhood experiences or societal conditioning. Don’t be afraid to dig deep when using the tapping technique for money.Tap regularly: Consistency is key. Even 5-10 minutes of daily Tapping can lead to significant shifts over time.Combine with action: While EFT for wealth is powerful, it works best when paired with practical financial steps like budgeting, saving, and investing wisely. Use Tapping to help motivate yourself to take action on what’s most important to you.Stay open to possibilities: As you tap, remain receptive to new ideas and opportunities that may arise to improve your financial situation. This is when EFT Tapping for abundance can really surprise you – in the best of ways!Be patient with yourself: Financial transformation is a journey. It takes time to reprogram your brain for financial success. So celebrate small wins and be compassionate with yourself along the way.EFT Tapping for wealth and abundance: Real-life success stories

Dawn Power had always made a point of avoiding the word MONEY. Growing up, discussing money had been off limits. As an adult, even as a business owner, she remained unable to talk about it.

Then one day, after Tapping on a conversation she’d had about money, she had a breakthrough! As a result, her income doubled within a single week! Read Dawn’s full money story here.

Dawn’s experience is just one of thousands I’ve heard over the years of people having massive money breakthroughs with the help of EFT Tapping. Here are a few more highlights: 

“So far amazing results I just changed jobs and got a massive raise, paid off a bunch of credit card debt, and I am seriously working on two business ideas…  The best part is the negative chatter in mind has turned down almost completely it feels good to have this improved relationship with money and my purpose.” 

-Jacob

“Have been tapping consistently for almost 4 years. Financially my life has changed. I don’t worry about money anymore. I have noticed I don’t think “ I should save that just in case” “I shouldn’t spend just in case”. My business has increased tremendously and even if I have to cancel a dog class due to weather I don’t worry about not getting paid. I just know that everything is okay. All areas in my life I am calmer and flow easier with life.” 

-Cath

“I can testify that tapping regarding finances DOES work. I was in a dead-end situation a year ago when I learned about tapping. It worked so well for panic attacks that I plunged into the tapping meditations on finances and abundance. After two or three months of tapping often on the subject, and releasing a lot of negative emotion around finances, I got really angry that my considerable skills were benefiting others (bosses, clients) more than they were benefiting me. It was that anger that flipped the switch for me to move forward, and a month after that I was self-employed, more than doubling my income without any negative side-effects. I’m still more stuck than I like, but everything about my life–no exceptions–is better now than it was before I started tapping!” 

-Charissa

“I have never done any work on financial issues but have been Tapping on other issues to clean up things from my past. I have always lived paycheck to paycheck and now I’m retired it wasn’t much different. I did one little thing, changed car insurance so I could save $20 a month and then it was like floodgates opened. I found another $18 to save and then a way to become debt free in a few years. Now I have extra money, starting to have an actual savings. It all seemed to fall into place with very little effort from me so I keep wondering if tapping had a lot to do with it by keeping me more calm and open to possibilities?” 

-Rita

And these aren’t just stories I’ve heard from others… I, myself, have experienced massive shifts in my own financial situation thanks to Tapping. 

I talk all about my own money story here, where I explain how I went from HUGE amounts of debt to financial security with the help of Tapping. 

Want these kinds of results for yourself? It’s time to put EFT for money into practice.

Your path to financial freedom begins here: Are you ready to start your journey of Tapping for abundance?

Tapping for money offers a unique and powerful approach to transforming your financial life from the inside out. By addressing the emotional and energetic roots of your money issues and reprogramming your brain for success, you can create lasting change that goes far beyond simple budgeting or financial planning.

Remember, true financial freedom isn’t just about the numbers in your bank account. It’s about cultivating a sense of peace, confidence, and motivation in your relationship with money. Through consistent Tapping practice, you can release old limiting beliefs, reduce financial stress, reprogram your brain, and open yourself up to a world of new possibilities.

Ready to take the next step on your journey to financial abundance? Try incorporating daily EFT for money sessions into your routine, focusing on your specific financial goals and challenges. You may be surprised at how quickly you start to see shifts in both your mindset and your financial reality.

And if you’re looking for more support on your Tapping journey, check out The Tapping Solution App. With guided Tapping meditations specifically designed for financial abundance and stress relief (and many other relevant topics!), it’s like having a money Tapping coach in your pocket 24/7.

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Here are just a few of the meditations that are available to you in the app:

Remember, your financial future is in your hands. With Tapping in your back pocket, you have the power to create the abundant, stress-free relationship with money you’ve always dreamed of (and deserve!)

Until next time… Keep Tapping!
Nick Ortner

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