Feeling stressed? Try this.
One of the fastest and most effective ways to calm down when you are feeling stressed is to tap lightly on a series of meridian points on your body. One technique that can really help is Simple EFT. Simple EFT is adapted from Emotional Freedom Techniques, developed by Gary Craig.
This easy, body-based technique is great for reducing stress quickly. Go ahead and give it a try by following along with the video below. You can also download written instructions in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
How it Works
You can follow along with the video and do Simple EFT; tapping on the side of your hand, then the top of your head, inside eyebrows, corner of the eyes, under the eyes, under the nose, under the mouth, under the collarbones, and under the arms.
If you haven’t given Simple EFT a try yet, do it now. Take notice of how your body feels both before and after you use the technique.
Why it Works
Being stressed causes a disruption in the flow of energy through your meridians. Simple EFT helps your energy flow again by clearing blocks along your meridians. This allows you to reduce stress quickly and easily.
This technique can also help you to reduce or even eliminate the troubling feelings that often accompany old memories.
More techniques to try when you are feeling stressed
If you found Simple EFT helpful, here are a few more tools that you can use to calm anxious feelings: Easy Thought Field Therapy and the Trauma Tapping Technique.
All the videos and techniques in our "Try This" series were created by ACEP's Humanitarian Committee to help people heal by spreading the word about the powerful effects of energy psychology techniques. We invite you to help by sharing this information!
Need Help from a Professional?
Many people are looking for holistic ways to let go of anger and other upsetting emotions. ACEP is a nonprofit, 501c3 dedicated to the research, education, and sharing of energy psychology. Check out the ACEP practitioner directory to find a certified ACEP therapist in your area or online.
Author: Sarah Murphy, LPC
Sarah Murphy, LPC, ACP-EFT, is ACEP board secretary and communications committee chair. She is a counselor in private practice and specializes in working with people who have serious illnesses.
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