Healing Your Divided Mind with EFT

Do you ever feel like you are in conflict with yourself? You know, one voice in your head says one thing, and another voice says the opposite, and you're not sure which one to listen to? One of the very best times to apply EFT is when you are in inner conflict.

One of the conflicts a lot of people experience is over whether to eat foods they love when they may contain sugar or be high in other ingredients that are not particularly healthy. Tap on the conflict you feel about the food, about how delicious it would be but also how guilty you would feel after you ate it. Talk to yourself about all sides of the issue aloud while you tap and see what happens.

Another area in which people experience conflict is in how they should relate to others. Is it better to ignore a problem and just be nice? Or, is it better to say something and risk making the problem worse? Or, let's say you are in conflict about whether or not to make a major purchase. There are reasons to do it, but there are also reasons why it might not be a good idea.

Try tapping on both sides of the equation. EFT generally brings about "cognitive shifts", shifts in perception or point of view, and you may find that you start to think differently about the problem. It wouldn't be unusual to have some new ideas pop into your head that would help resolve the conflict.

Another way to tap if you are in conflict is to pretend you are talking to a friend who has the conflict while you tap. See what kind of advice you would offer them, and check in periodically to see what kind of shifts you are getting as you talk and tap.

EFT has the potential to help heal your divided mind, resolve your inner conflict and bring you peace. If you have any questions about how to use it effectively please feel free to ask.