Hey there, let's talk about "Tapping" or EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). It's a cool way to help yourself feel better when emotions are running wild, like when you're angry, stressed, or just can't stop worrying. It's like a little trick to calm down your brain, and all you need to do is tap on some specific points on your body. Think of it as acupuncture without the needles!
So, EFT works by tapping on your hand, head, and torso. Some people find it helps them deal with their feelings and clear out bad thoughts. Feeling super angry? Tap it out! Stressed about school? Tap away! But keep in mind, this won’t replace visiting a doctor for bigger issues like depression, okay?Â
Whenever you feel upset, give this a go:
Pick your problem:
What's bugging you? Maybe it's a test you're nervous about or a fight with a friend.
Rate how bad it feels:
On a scale of 0 to 10, how bad does it feel? Zero means you're totally chill, and 10 is like, "OMG, this is the worst!" Write that number down.
Say it out loud and accept it:
Create a sentence like, "Even though I'm nervous about my test, I totally accept myself." Say it three times while tapping the side of your palm (just below your pinky).
Tap around your body:
Start tapping on these spots while saying the problem again (e.g., "nervous about test"):
Top of your head
Inside your eyebrow
Next to your eye
Under your eye
Between your nose and lip
Between your lip and chin
Under your collarbone
Under your armpit (about where a bra strap would go)
Check how you feel:
Rate how bad it feels now. If it's still high, keep tapping until the number gets lower or you feel calmer.
And that’s it! It’s like a magic stress buster you can do anywhere. Give it a shot next time you’re feeling off!