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In order for affirmations to be effective it is important to understand these 3 keys. Once you grasp these concepts you will be on your way to creating your life by design.
Key #1: Affirmations are much more than a written positive statement of what we want.
Many people get very excited ... Views: 1690
EFT, also known as Meridian Tapping, is a very efficient and useful tool that is rapidly becoming well known in the self-help, psychological, and medical fields. The reason it is catching on is that...
1. It's easy to use and
2. It works
I have been using EFT, specifically FasterEFT, for ... Views: 5595
Emotional stress comes from the reaction to fear. Anytime we feel threatened by situations we cannot control, fear arises. Emotional responses are expressed in many ways, such as, anxiety, frustration, anger, hatred, powerlessness, sadness, grief, depression and more.
The purpose of this ... Views: 2818
In a previous article in my website, I had mentioned about the 18 points that were being used in EFT.
Now I will give you the details to be taken into account in an EFT session.
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is applied by tapping some special acupressure points with fingertips. These ... Views: 1950
I'm a messenger on a mission. And it could be the message you've been waiting for your whole life.
This message says that there is nothing wrong with you; nothing broken, nothing missing. You do have a few misconceptions and some misinformation and this is where I come in. I'm here to change ... Views: 1306
and pack a monstrous suitcase full of just about everything, only to kick yourself later because it was so heavy and you only used about half of what you brought? Too much baggage is a pain in the ass.
Let’s talk emotional baggage for a minute. Everyone has an emotional suitcase and ... Views: 2259
I’ve been working with adoptees for nearly 20 years now, and I thought I had heard pretty much every regret there was to hear from an adoptee, but yesterday I heard one I hadn’t heard before, and it caused me to feel a profound sadness.
An adoptee contacted me about scheduling an EFT session, ... Views: 1593
Fear of abandonment is a a very common issue for adoptees, as is anger over having been abandoned by their birthmother. After all, if their own biological mother didn’t care enough to stick around and be a part of their life, why should anyone else?
Sadly, many adoptees blame themselves on ... Views: 3047
Rejection. It’s a word that nobody involved in an adoption search wants to think about. Unfortunately, rejection is something that every searcher needs to consider. It happens. It’s terribly sad for all concerned, and can emotionally deeply wound the person being rejected, but it is one of the ... Views: 1574
When we are young we ask the question of why am I here. This is normal for most people. Some have stopped asking and forgot they asked at all, and others still ask no matter how old they are.
We look for an answer, ask our parents, teachers, anyone, but do not find anyone who can give a ... Views: 1416
It makes perfect sense for me as an Energy Psychologist, that when approaching an autoimmune case in a natural, wholistic way, where an individual’s body is starting to work against itself, that I discover somewhere in that person a deep feeling of deserving to be hurt - an unworthiness to be ... Views: 2188
As an EFT practioner, I was curious how this technique would work on clients who were pessimistic about trying it. Although, EFT training does state that this technique will work whether or not the person believes in it but I’m always interested in experiencing things first hand.
I recently ... Views: 1500
To get the most from your life, your day, your hour create some powerful questions that put you into a powerfully productive state. Once you understand how powerful this is, work with your clients to create questions that will help put them into their ideal emotional state.
Questions such ... Views: 1580
Stress is widely accredited with being the prime suspect in the development of disease, whether this is seen as mainly emotional as in depression and anxiety disorder, or physical such as with cancer or autoimmune conditions. But what causes the stress? Why are we finding it so hard to adapt to ... Views: 1330
Being a birthmom myself, this is an issue that is near and dear to my heart. I spent many years feeling that I did not have the right to search for my son.
When the social worker at the adoption agency told me that by signing the relinquishment papers I was giving up my right to ever have my ... Views: 1464
A little boy named John (not his real name) who was 4 years old was staying with my sister for a while. He loved to play any kind of ball, and one day he sprained his hand while he was playing catch. It was a pretty severe sprain, and it was painful for him to open the hand, especially after he ... Views: 1343
Instead of trying to change your feelings (as cognitive therapy attempts to do), change how you choose to view your thoughts. Practicing this way, we can notice what's without immediately reacting, thus become better to choose how we want to react.
Breandan and Emma, the couple up the hill ... Views: 645
People who perform in front of audiences can have very special challenges. For some, it’s just a few jitters but for others, stage fright can be debilitating – or at least harrowing.
There is plenty to worry about: dry mouth and shaking hands to begin with. And what about that difficult ... Views: 3249
Have you ever felt disappointed because you broke a promise to yourself or you failed to keep a resolution? Did you give up on goals because you felt you let yourself down when you were not strong-minded enough to follow through? It is easy to become disillusioned and too self-critical when all ... Views: 1424
Spiders. Roaches. Ants. Worms. Snakes. Lizards. If all the hair on the back of your neck is not standing up now, you’re probably in the minority. There just aren’t that many people who like creepy, crawly things.
There are the insect collectors, and the snake lovers and people who just adore ... Views: 4228
No matter how committed we are to eating healthy, each one of us has slip-ups where we give in to unhealthy food cravings. And while that may be okay once in a while, if you routinely eat based solely on your cravings, there may be more than just your taste buds calling the shots.
You can ... Views: 2149
Dealing with disappointment is something we all have to do at some point along life’s journey. Unfortunately, life is full of unpleasantness, but if you can grasp some vital truths in dealing with disappointment, you can eaze your mind a great deal.
Always remember, it’s not so much what ... Views: 2075
Divorce is traumatic. Having been through it personally, I can speak to the fact that even if you are ending a terrible marriage, there is still trauma and grieving. You may not be grieving the reality of your marriage, but rather grieving the death of all your hopes and dreams..what you hoped ... Views: 2258
The goal of personal development is personal freedom. Freedom from your emotions, moods, reactions to success or failure and most importantly, freedom from being dependant on other people or your environment.
Emotional independence is not about suppressing or stifling your emotions, rather it ... Views: 4884
Here’s a great story worth sharing to show the unexpected and terrific results that often happen with EFT.
“Mary” worked as a waitress that was known for their delicious hot rolls. Patrons coming to the restaurant often indulged in eating several rolls a piece. Unfortunately, Mary, liked ... Views: 1708
Don’t you hate those moments when all of the sudden you hear yourself saying, “bugger, if only I had listened to my gut instinct”?
In fact have you ever asked yourself why you don’t listen?
The reason we don’t tend to pay attention to what our gut is trying to tell us is that, as kids, we ... Views: 1216
E.F.T. Tapping Wisdom re: Head Point
My experience regarding: not tapping on "HEAD POINT" for everyone.
I hope all my friends will find this beneficial.
My life is an open book and it is my whole-hearted desire to help others by my own experiences.
There is a saying that I ... Views: 2736
Hi Everyone,
Lauren Miller had spectacular success using EFT for her stage 3 cancer. She shares her story (and EFT methods) in this article. Please note that while only one successful EFT session launched this remarkable remission, it was her persistence that kept the ball rolling.
Hugs, Gary ... Views: 5328
EFT and Grey Life Syndrome
by Chip Engelmann
Through the connectivity of the Web and the wonder of SKYPE, I am now getting customers from across the world who want to get rid of their emotional and physical aches and pains. But most of my clients view EFT as a form of therapy where you take ... Views: 1032
A new therapeutic discovery that can change your life overnight!
I was sitting at a table on my front porch eating lunch when a large June bug came flying by, loudly buzzing my head. In the past I would have jumped up in fright and ran into the house, possibly spilling my lunch in my haste. ... Views: 3218
There are often cases when using Energy Therapies, where a person is focusing on one issue and then other added benefits show up later. You don’t consciously know how the issues and emotional aspects are layered in your bioenergetic field. So even though you may not consciously think you have ... Views: 3979
I recently began working with Sandy (not her real name). She came into counseling for eating disorders and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The first time that we met I discussed EFT with her. At that time, she was resistant to using EFT and states that she had tried tapping before and did not ... Views: 2913
EFT for Aches and Pains
When people think of Emotional Freedom Technique, their first thought is releasing emotions stored in the body from traumas–war, sexual, accident,–phobias, loss of a loved one, relationship issues, etc. But not nearly as many realize that EFT can be used for chronic and ... Views: 5612
Do you look towards others for validation? Do you find your self-worth depends on how worthwhile people think you are? Do you wish you had the confidence that others seem to have? If so, read on.
Let us take the last question. If you wish to have the self-confidence that others seem to have, ... Views: 1782
Medical doctors estimate that as many as 90 percent of all people seeking medical care for any reason are doing so because of a stress-related disorder. Given millions of home foreclosures, jobs lost and parents unable to provide adequately for their children, these numbers are not surprising. ... Views: 2724
More and more I find that by addressing the psychological reversals as soon as I feel the moment is right in an EFT session, the faster and quicker shifts happen.
Psychological reversals (PRs) or secondary gains as they are also known are those hidden reasons why one would not want to let go ... Views: 1934
I've spent the last few years learning about and experimenting with a body/mind healing tool called EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). EFT is derived from a centuries-old Chinese acupuncture meridian tapping practice called Neigong. The founder of EFT, an engineer called Gary Craig, used the ... Views: 2850
Maybe by now you have heard the buzz about EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) but are not really sure what it is or what it’s used for. Emotional Freedom Technique is a simple, effective and powerful modality that is changing lives! It entails tapping on acupuncture meridian endpoints while ... Views: 2340
This article is about everything I experienced. It includes all my hang-outs. and ups. based on actual experience from the last 6 months. Change is all i can think of. Change is needed. or else everybody will die of stagnation. success is irregular. if needed be. emotional freedom is just ... Views: 1910
"I [client anonymity requested] was a victim of a knife attack and was left for dead. I survived with physical problems and emotional problems. I had a couple sessions of EFT and have had significant relief in the pain. Everything has not gone away completely, but when I have pain, I can tap and ... Views: 1556
As a behavior specialist and coach I know first hand that fear and phobias drastically affect many people every day. According to Wikipedia (a great online resource) “Fear is a powerful, unpleasant feeling of risk or danger, either real or imagined.” Now we can describe fear by many different ... Views: 1887
When I was first introduced to EFT at the beginning of 2004, I was desperate to alleviate the intense and chronic pain I was experiencing as a result of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). In particular, pain in my knee joints, thighs and neck, as well as the evening headaches which verged on ... Views: 2813
I’ve been watching the Olympics and I cant help but be in awe of the athletes. Their commitment, drive, focus and determination is so inspiring to me. The pride that I feel for them, you would think I knew them personally. I am thinking I’m not alone, most of America is feeling proud of our ... Views: 1366
Do you have trouble dealing with past failures? No matter how hard you try to convince yourself you have changed and you really do want to succeed this time, there is always that history of past failure. You are doing your best to push it to the back of your mind, but you are still aware of it ... Views: 2322
Did you know that affirmations can be a powerful and manifesting tool in your life?
They are used to aid in healing, for stress and anxiety reduction, meditation, to uplift moods, bring about a desired goals, and enhance your overall well-being.
They can create possibilities and positive ... Views: 1523
When it comes to work, and life in general, knowing how to say no to certain requests is crucial. If you are not turning down some requests, you will suddenly find yourself under a lot of pressure from all the work you have agreed to handle.
Don't get me wrong. I am not talking about helping ... Views: 1845
When entrepreneurs set goals, sometimes they don’t meet them for whatever reason and then begin to doubt themselves. They begin to feel that they are not good enough and they are unable to continue in business. This problem may stem from them being a little zealous in estimating the likelihood ... Views: 1498
I only have to look at a Hershey bar …..
People who say, “ I can eat anything I want and I never put on any weight” are right aren’t they? So are those who say, “I only have to look at a Hershey bar and I gain pounds!”
What is it that you are saying about your body and the way you look?
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EFT, or Emotional Freedom Technique, is a healing method or a healing tool that combines modern psychology with Chinese acupuncture. It is used to decrease, even eliminate, emotional stress and is also very successful for eliminating limited beliefs or fears that block us from moving into ... Views: 1873
Having success is work. It is challenging. I think so many entrepreneurs forget that. This is especially common for the entrepreneurs who were successful in corporate or when working for someone else. They become disappointed, disillusioned, and discouraged.
One of my clients, “Robin” ... Views: 1973