Anxiety is one of the most common issues people bring to me. And I understand why. Whether it is exam pressure, financial worry, health concerns, or that nameless dread that sometimes visits at 3 AM, anxiety affects every part of life.
EFT tapping has become one of my go-to tools for anxiety because it works fast, requires no equipment, and you can do it anywhere (even sitting in your car before a meeting).
How EFT addresses anxiety
Think of anxiety as your body’s alarm system stuck in the “on” position. Your nervous system is firing danger signals even when there is no immediate threat. EFT works by sending calming signals to the amygdala through the meridian points.
When you tap on these points while acknowledging the anxious feeling, you are doing two things simultaneously: you are not suppressing the anxiety (which makes it worse), and you are not drowning in it (which feeds it). You are acknowledging it and redirecting the body’s energy flow.
A simple EFT protocol for anxiety
Here is what I teach at Hem’s Academy:
Step 1: Rate your anxiety on a scale of 0-10. Be honest.
Step 2: The setup statement. Tap the karate chop point (side of your hand) and say three times: “Even though I feel this anxiety, I deeply and completely accept myself.”
Step 3: Tap through the points while saying what you feel:
- Top of head: “This anxiety”
- Eyebrow: “I can feel it in my chest”
- Side of eye: “This tightness”
- Under eye: “I acknowledge this feeling”
- Under nose: “Even though it is uncomfortable”
- Chin: “I am safe right now”
- Collarbone: “I choose to release this”
- Under arm: “Letting it go now”
Step 4: Breathe deeply and rate your anxiety again. Has it decreased?
Step 5: Repeat until the number drops to 3 or below.
I have seen this work for students before exams, parents worried about their children, and professionals facing difficult conversations. My EFT beginner’s guide covers the basic technique in more detail.
When anxiety is deeper
Sometimes anxiety is not about a specific situation, it is a constant background hum. For these cases, I recommend combining EFT with meditation. The breathing techniques for anxiety post covers methods that complement EFT beautifully.
If you are dealing with anxiety that connects to past events, you may also find my post on healing from trauma helpful. Deep anxiety often has roots that go beyond the surface.
You do not have to live with anxiety as your permanent companion. Start tapping today, and notice what shifts.
