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It's Time to Shine! - By Carol Look- Smoking - Ways to Quit Cigarette - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Emily JonesWhen talking about leaving smoking, there are few important things which should not be considered if someone is really serious about his and his family's health. One misconception is about using various types of medication in order to quit cigarette. By enlarge medication such as hypnosis can't ...
Views: 1473(2 votes) - Your Amazing Brain - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Vickie GriffithOur brains are amazing. When we repeatedly think the same thought over and over again, our brains create neural pathways to replicate the same repetitive action. Think how wonderful this is if you want a glass of water. You want, and your body responds by allowing you to perform all the ...
Views: 2038(3 votes) - Energy and Vibrations - What Does Your Energy Say About You? - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Joe WilliamsWhat does your energy tell you about yourself, are you highly strung, are you argumentative, do people talk nice to you, do people talk abruptly to you, do people smile at you, or do you get odd looks. Did you know that we are receivers of what we send out.. If your energy is vibrating ...
Views: 1912(3 votes) - Releasing the Shadow: Bringing Dark Aspects of the Personality Into the Light - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Jim GiorgiReleasing the Shadow: Bringing Dark Aspects of the Personality to the Light "Everyone carries a shadow,and the less it is embodied in the individual's conscious life, the blacker and denser it is." Carl Jung For most of us, the aspect of our psyche called the Shadow is more often than ...
Views: 3847(6 votes) - Clearing Physical Pain with a 10 Step N- EFT Protocol - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Anne Merkel, Ph.D. NDWhenever a client presents to me with a physical ailment I usually follow a certain basic protocol as I support the person to feel better. Of course this is customized for each case, however, I am happy to share this as a guide. Using my own version of meridian based tapping, N- EFT/ Neuro- ...
Views: 4223(2 votes) - Clearing Causes of Addictive Behavior with Energy Psychology and EFT - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Anne Merkel, Ph.D. NDUsually when addicts decide to let go of their addictions they exert their own personal force of will to make necessary changes in their lives. For some this works, as long as their faith and willpower both hold up. The many 12-Step programs available are all very helpful. These utilize a ...
Views: 4868(1 vote) - Teasing, Sarcasm and Emotional Scarring in Adults - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Lianda LudwigTeasing, as either a teaser or target is a universal experience that all persons participate in, or are exposed to at some level. The childhood rhyme says “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never harm me”. This is probably one of the biggest lies we try to convince ourselves, ...
Views: 8970(3 votes) - THE ELECTRIC ENERGY OF EFT: Why Not Energy Medicine - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Ruthi BackenrothIs it useful to describe EFT as energy medicine? To many people the phrase energy medicine suggests a religious or alternative lifestyle. Lots of websites associate energy medicine with spiritual healing. Since many mainstream searchers of alternative healing are not comfortable with the ...
Views: 1663(1 vote) - Faith or Fear – Which Controls You? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Daniel BrownFaith or fear is a choice that everyone makes daily. In fact, either faith or fear is just a standard mode of operation for many people. Some function almost constantly in one or the other. It’s been said that faith and fear are opposite sides of the same coin; therefore, we can only operate ...
Views: 1622(1 vote) - Dealing With Disappointment - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Daniel BrownDealing 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: 2229(2 votes) - Using EFT Can Be Very Easy! - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Anne Merkel, Ph.D. NDUsing EFT Can Be Very Easy! Each of us has the power to successfully use EFT meridian tapping. Even newcomers to tapping actually have all that it takes to be successful, however often they are told that they need to learn fancy protocols, and I believe otherwise! For years before knowing ...
Views: 4139(2 votes) - Boosting Confidence - How Do You Quit Feeling Shy And Undervalued? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Kenneth DockinsBoosting confidence comprises a theme that is definitely part of one's ability to realize even if you don't have complete knowledge of it. On the exterior, for a few individuals the goal of achieving greater self-esteem and decisive forcefulness can sound like impossibility, or even just a ...
Views: 2860(1 vote) - 10 Ways to Be Happier Now - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Cheryl HitchcockDespite any negativity you encounter, you can choose what you want to pay attention to and direct your energy toward things that make you happy. Here are some ways to feel happier now: 1. Turn off the news. Many of the news outlets would like us to know how bad things are getting, but ...
Views: 3577(3 votes) - EFT for Stress Reduction - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Ruthi BackenrothStress has been shown to cause a physiological reaction in the body that can have many adverse effects, including osteopenia and osteoporosis. Bone loss may lead to further stressors such as pain, less mobility, medical bills and depression, which can create a feedback loop of more stress ...
Views: 3443(2 votes) - Enhancing Your Self Love Impacts Your Whole Life - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Anne Merkel, Ph.D. NDTips to Enhance Your Self Love – a very important topic for everybody! As a seasoned coach and energy psychologist I go much deeper in my suggestions to support self love than most people would. The work I do supports people to clear out their inner demons and subconscious self-sabotage that ...
Views: 4360(3 votes) - What is Emotional Freedom? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Margaret PaulMy definition of emotional freedom is being free from feeling like a victim of and controlled by our emotions. We are emotionally free when we know how to learn from and manage our feelings so that we are not reactive to them and they don't control us.How Do We Attain Emotional Freedom? ...
Views: 4896(2 votes) - Five Quick Steps to Overcome Your Fear and Begin to Achieve Business Success - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Loren FogelmanThere are no limits on what you can accomplish except those limits that you set on your own mind. Brian Tracy Do you know what holds you back from doing things which you know will help you to grow your business? What is the one thing you have been avoiding because it is out of your comfort ...
Views: 2079(2 votes) - Is it Safe to Get Rid of Lower Back Pain with EFT? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Suzanne ZachariaThe literature is full of the causes of lower back pain. Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons why employees take a day off sick. It also can be very debilitating. Anybody who has spent a sleepless night tossing and turning with this pain can sympathise. Of course, we have to make ...
Views: 2311(2 votes) - What You Seek is Not in the Yellow Pages - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from David SamuelIn the search for what excites you in life, there is no thing to do or possess, no place to go, nothing at all that can replace the essential need and ultimate foundation of good companionship to make life in general more interesting and satisfying. Certainly, we can be very happy alone, and ...
Views: 2085(3 votes) - How to Conquer Negative Energy Being Projected Towards You. - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2010 from David SamuelThe subject of this article is about reacting to negative emotions. If you are effected by other peoples actions, that indicates that you care about what they think of you, you are not free. Certainly that is normal in our society, but is it normal for the real essence of a human being as ...
Views: 4316(5 votes) - You are special! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2010 from Peter GDo you feel worthless? Do you feel like you’re a mistake? Don’t Believe It! You are special – You are uniquely and beautifully made! I remember as a child, my mother told me in the heat of an argument that she was sorry I was born. When I was in my twenties, she told me the story how ...
Views: 1853(3 votes) - Releasing the Resistance to Increase Visibility - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Loren FogelmanMost people give up just when they're about to achieve success. They quit on the one yard line. They give up at the last minute of the game one foot from a winning touchdown. Ross Perot Everything we do is either to feel or avoid some emotion. How you feel does matter. Mindset contributes 80% ...
Views: 1517(1 vote) - Insomnia – Causes and Treatment from an Energy Healing Perspective - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 from Suzanne ZachariaWe all want to start the new day refreshed and rested. However, if we cannot sleep, we can be tired upon awakening and tired throughout the day. We may find it hard to focus, making mistakes in our work. And of course, lack of sleep makes us irritable and feeling down. If you know someone ...
Views: 3563(1 vote) - Paying Attention To Our Discomfort To Find Relief© - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Ruthi BackenrothWhether a person knows anything about EFT or not, it is possible that just reading this article and thinking about each question, can bring a certain amount of relief. Sometimes just observing the discomfort is enough to help you feel better. I have studied Gary Craig’s videos for hundreds of ...
Views: 1950(1 vote) - Stroke Relief With EFT - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Ruthi BackenrothSometimes, but not usually, pain or discomfort is the result of one single traumatic event. When that happens we can use EFT techniques to resolve the emotions surrounding the trauma, and get physical relief really quickly. I would suggest that when a person experiences a medical trauma ...
Views: 4446(1 vote) - "I'm overwhelmed: there's so much to do and so little time!" - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Annabel FisherIt's that time of year when it's easy to become overwhelmed by what needs to be accomplished. EFT not only enables us to feel more relaxed and in control very quickly (which inevitably leads to clarity), it can also be used as a preventative tool. If we anticipate what might happen, we can ...
Views: 5702(6 votes) - Using EFT to Align Your Subconscious for Strategic Planning - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Anne Merkel, Ph.D. NDSometimes clients focus on a goal... and if it is too early, their subconscious may not be ready for it. Although they set a conscious goal the subconscious won't allow it into their life. As much as they desire it consciously, there is part of them still resisting and pushing the results away ...
Views: 4361(1 vote) - Mathew's Story - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Forrest SamnikThough I’ve been utilizing EFT as my main treatment modality in my psychotherapy practice for 7 years, I still can get blown away by the near miraculous results. I’d like to share a recent case with you that really made my heart soar. Mind you, this is a complicated case and continues to be a ...
Views: 1742(5 votes) - Emotional Freedom Techniques Meets Bioacoustics - by Submitted on May 08, 2010 from Regina MurphyThe popular “The Mozart Effect” is an inclusive term signifying the transformational power of music in health, education and well being. It represents the general use of music to reduce stress, depression, anxiety, activate the body and improve memory and awareness. The original studies were ...
Views: 4053(3 votes) - We should all live for others - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Wayne Kehl"Life becomes harder for us when we live for others, but it also becomes richer and happier.” Albert Schweitzer Albert Schweitzer was perhaps, one of the greatest minds of the twentieth century. He lived from 1875 to 1965. During the course of his long life he was a doctor, an ...
Views: 7469(2 votes) - How to Enjoy Each Moment as it Comes - Overcoming Depression - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Suzanne Zacharia"Look for the mysterious in life. Wherever you look – in the white clouds, in the stars in the night, in the flowers, in a flowing river – wherever you look, look for the mystery. And whenever you find that a mystery is there, meditate on it. Meditation means: dissolve yourself before that ...
Views: 3518(1 vote) - Eft and A Novel Approach - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2010 from Michelle MayurLet me share a powerful technique I have found for assisting anyone struggling to release their old patterns. Many of you will already have heard of Emotional Freedom Technique, commonly called EFT, and may even have tried it. It aims to rebalance the body by systematically tapping on various ...
Views: 1607(2 votes) - I Can Do It! - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2010 from Andrea Novakowski“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.” ~Anne Bradstreet Imagine a soft, cool breeze blowing through your window and gently, gently touching your face. The gauzy curtain flutters. You hear ...
Views: 1790(4 votes) - What If YOU Were Front Page News? Four Steps to Freedom from Secrets - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Julie Donley“You cannot look at someone’s exterior and know what’s going on inside.” This quote from the book The Journey Called YOU is a very profound statement because what it means is that looks can be very deceiving; someone who seems to have it all together may in fact be living a life of ...
Views: 1842(6 votes) - EFT to Stop Smoking and how this Acupressure Technique Led to Freedom - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2010 from Suzanne ZachariaI remember that time early on in my hypnosis career. This was before I had discovered EFT. I worked next door to a very good Chinese doctor and excellent acupuncturist. I wanted to take in the more challenging stop-smoking cases and had heard that the combination of acupuncture and ...
Views: 2662(5 votes) - Why EFT or Tapping is Best for Stopping Smoking - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Suzanne ZachariaI am currently promoting EFT, otherwise known as Tapping, as the number one method of stopping smoking. And you may well as - why is EFT the best way to stop smoking? EFT is in my opinion the best way to stop smoking because it can remove all the underlying reasons why a smoker smokes. ...
Views: 3279(3 votes) - Better to Give than Receive…? Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Brad YatesOkay, you’ve probably heard the statement many times before… ‘Tis better to give than to receive. Or more blessed, or whatever. Because of my experience working with so many people, I have a problem with this aphorism. Now, don’t get me wrong… I have no problem with the idea that ...
Views: 4728(3 votes) - The Scooby Doo Principle - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Brad YatesAs you likely know if you’ve heard me work, I love to use metaphors to make a point while tapping. I generally don’t plan on them – they just sort of occur to me mid-round. Sometimes they involve some sort of humorous pop-culture reference – which is sometimes lost on folks who are either ...
Views: 2879(3 votes) - Manifestation 101 & Taking Likely Action - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Brad YatesI’m often asked about how to deliberately create the things we want, in my own words. So, here it is - the four-step process for manifesting what you really want (and yes, it works for money - I have successfully used it for that. To be honest, it kind of freaked me out when I did so. I mean, ...
Views: 1975(2 votes) - The Mind Doesn’t Hear Negatives…? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Brad YatesIf you’ve been around the self-help material for any length of time, you’ve no doubt heard this at least once… The unconscious mind doesn’t hear negatives. Or any of the variables, such as it doesn’t recognize negatives, doesn’t understand negatives, etc. – but you get the point. ...
Views: 8721(4 votes) - How To Do EFT Every Day Easily - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Andrew WilkieDo You want to do EFT, but can't find the time to do it every day? A tapping round of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) is very quick, yet I know sometimes you just can't find the time to do to as much as you would like. There is one secret place and time where you can always do a round of ...
Views: 2585(4 votes) - What is EFT or Emotional Freedom Technique or Tapping? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Andrew WilkieWhat is this EFT thing, everybody else is talking about? I, like you, have heard about EFT many times before I began looking into it further. Using Emotional Freedom Techniques was literally life changing for me. They can be for you too! EFT is one of the newest and most exciting things to ...
Views: 1558(4 votes) - The Importance of Acknowledgement - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from David SamuelThe reason it is so vital to always acknowledge the source of whatever you have achieved or received is to avoid arrogance. When a person achieves anything, be it financially or spiritually, and they think they have done it on their own, they become arrogant and that leads to their ...
Views: 9095(4 votes) - Are you ready for transformation? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.What is transformation? And more importantly, how does it happen? The dictionary tells you that transformation is a change in form, appearance, nature, or character. Peter Senge, a faculty member at MIT and an expert on learning organizations, states, "as W. Edwards Deming says, nothing ...
Views: 1429(4 votes) - EFT and Why Tapping Feels Good - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Suzanne ZachariaEFT is an “Energy Psychology”, “Meridian Tapping Technique (MTT)” or “Tapping” method. It is used by many as a self-help method for any emotional or physical condition. EFT is also very popular with hypnotherapists and hypnotists, who are discovering just how easy this new method is to add to ...
Views: 1946(1 vote) - Reward Yourself - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2010 from Diana FletcherA shiny star. A treat for good behavior. A bonus in your paycheck. Ahhh…rewards. Why don’t we reward ourselves more often? We think of it for children. We think of it for our employees. We know the concept exists. We need to reward ourselves and we need to do this OFTEN. Take a ...
Views: 2080(2 votes) - Go for your Gold - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Lori BarnettI’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: 1494(2 votes) - 4 Questions to Ask Before You Try to Lose Weight—Again - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Melissa McCreeryIf you are an emotional eater, an overeater, a compulsive eater or a constant snacker, you’re probably also an expert dieter. Most women don’t just struggle to lose weight once. We struggle to lose weight, to keep it off, to maintain hard-earned healthy habits, and—too often—we struggle to lose ...
Views: 1516(5 votes) - Mending the "holes" of depression with Visual EFT - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from Maria AnnellH has been suffering from depression for many years. She is incapable of having a job, suffering from panic attacks, stress-related eczemas, nightmares and general apathy (just to mention a few!) Medication has brought some relief, but she dislikes the way it tends to make her feel numb even to ...
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