EFT TAPPING: TAP AWAY YOUR STRESS & ANXIETY NATURALLY
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a simple, go-to tool you can use anytime to release stress, calm your nervous system, and clear pent‑up emotional energy? Something you can do in just a few minutes—no equipment, no appointments, no perfect conditions required?
That tool exists, and it’s called EFT Tapping.
At first glance, tapping might sound a little hocus pocus. Tapping on your face and body to feel better? Really? But EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is a powerful mind‑body practice that blends ancient energy wisdom with modern neuroscience—and it has the ability to profoundly transform how you feel, think, and show up in your life.
Whether you’re navigating stress, anxiety, overwhelm, emotional triggers, or old patterns that seem to live in your body, tapping offers a way to meet it all with compassion and release.
What Is EFT Tapping?
EFT Tapping involves gently tapping with your fingertips on specific points on the body—known as meridian points—while bringing awareness to a thought, emotion, or experience.
These meridians are part of the body’s energy system, the same system used in acupuncture (without needles). When we experience stress, trauma, or intense emotions, energy can become stuck or dysregulated within this system.
Tapping helps restore balance.
You are not forcing anything away. You are allowing energy to move.
Why EFT Tapping Works for Stress and Anxiety
Here’s the key principle:
Energy cannot be destroyed—only transmuted.
You are made of energy. Your thoughts are energy. Your emotions are energy. And the stress you feel in your body is energy that hasn’t yet been processed or released.
When you tap on meridian points while focusing on what’s coming up, you send a calming signal to your nervous system.
This tells your body:
I'm safe. I can relax.
As the nervous system settles, the emotional charge around a situation begins to melt away. What once felt overwhelming can start to feel neutral.
This is energy transmutation.
EFT Tapping, Energy Healing, and the Soul
From a soul perspective, tapping is not about fixing yourself.
It’s about remembering.
Your soul already knows peace, clarity, and wholeness. Stress, fear, and emotional reactions are experiences of the human nervous system—not flaws in who you are.
Tapping helps quiet the noise of the mind and body so the wisdom of the soul can come back online.
When you tap, you are gently communicating with your energy body, saying:
I see you. I hear you. You don't have to hold it all anymore.
When to Use EFT Tapping (Stress, Anxiety, and Emotional Overwhelm)
One of the most beautiful things about tapping is how versatile it is. You can use it for both big emotions and everyday stress.
Some common moments tapping can help:
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Feeling nervous before a presentation or important conversation
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Anxious for no clear reason
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Overwhelmed and mentally scattered
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Holding onto anger, resentment, or frustration
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Feeling stuck in repetitive thought loops
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Emotionally drained or disconnected
You don’t need to know WHY you feel the way you do. Tapping meets you exactly where you are.
Beginner EFT Tapping Script for Stress & Anxiety
(5–7 minutes)
Tapping is something anyone can learn—even kids. You don’t need to do it perfectly.
Before You Begin
Take a moment to notice how you’re feeling right now.
You don’t need to change anything—just notice.
Rate your stress or anxiety from 0–10 (0 = calm, 10 = very stressed).
We’ll check back in at the end.
Setup Statement
(Tap on the side of your hand – the “karate chop” point)
Repeat this 3 times:
“Even though I feel stressed and anxious right now,
I choose to be kind to myself and allow my body to calm.”
Tapping Through the Points
Tap gently with two fingers. One side of the body is enough.
1. Top of the Head
“This stress in my body.”
2. Eyebrow
“All this anxiety I’m carrying.”
3. Side of the Eye
“So much pressure and tension.”
4. Under the Eye
“I feel overwhelmed.”
5. Under the Nose
“My mind keeps racing.”
6. Chin
“It feels hard to relax.”
7. Collarbone
“This stress feels heavy right now.”
8. Under the Arm
“I’ve been holding onto this for a while.”
Shift Toward Calm
Now continue tapping another round, gently shifting the focus.
Top of the Head
“I’m open to feeling calmer.”
Eyebrow
“I don’t have to carry this all.”
Side of the Eye
“My body is allowed to relax.”
Under the Eye
“I am safe in this moment.”
Under the Nose
“I can slow my breath.”
Chin
“I can soften my thoughts.”
Collarbone
“I’m letting some of this stress go.”
Under the Arm
“I choose a little more ease.”
Reaffirm Safety & Control
Final round—slow and grounding.
Top of the Head
“I’m here. I’m okay.”
Eyebrow
“This moment is manageable.”
Side of the Eye
“I can handle what comes next.”
Under the Eye
“I trust myself.”
Under the Nose
“I don’t need all the answers right now.”
Chin
“Peace is available to me.”
Collarbone
“I’m coming back into balance.”
Under the Arm
“I choose calm.”
Closing
Take a slow breath in through your nose…..then a long breath out through your mouth.
Notice if your body feels a little lighter or calmer.
Check in again.
Rate your stress or anxiety from 0–10.
Even a small shift matters.
Gentle Reminder
You can repeat this script anytime—before bed, before a meeting, or when your mind feels loud.
Your body listens when you tap. Your nervous system remembers how to settle.
Stress doesn’t mean something is wrong with you.
It means your nervous system and energy body are asking for support.
If you’re working through a specific feeling or situation, you can use ChatGPT to create a personalized tapping script.
Simply type:
"You are a master EFT practitioner. Give me a tapping script for ________. I’ve been feeling ________."
This allows you to target exactly what you need support with (i.e. fear, anger, money blocks, sadness, letting go, forgiveness, anxiety, overwhelm, etc.).
EFT tapping offers a simple, compassionate way to meet your mind, body, and soul's request—anytime, anywhere. Give it a try with curiosity and an open heart...you will be amazed by what unfolds.
Keri - Soul Healing Mom 💜
