If you are a business owner and you are curious about EFT Tapping – what it is and how it can help you in business, this blog is for you.
EFT, or Emotional Freedom Technique, is a universal self-help tool known for its ability to address a wide range of challenges—from emotional stress to deep-rooted subconscious beliefs. What makes EFT so powerful is its versatility—it can be used in any situation, paired with other self-help tools such as Law of Attraction, and adapted to various aspects of life.
In this blog, I want to focus on how EFT can help business owners in their entrepreneurial journey. To make sense of it all, I want to begin by addressing the top challenges business face in their business.
So, let’s begin.
The 9 Top Challenges Business Owners Face
1. Mental Health – Stress, Anxiety, and Overwhelm
Business owners constantly juggle multiple responsibilities—sales, client management, finances, and an endless to-do list. This continuous mental load can elevate cortisol levels (the stress hormone), leading to burnout and decision fatigue.
2. Physical Health – The Impact of Stress on the Body
When the mind is always active, the body often pays the price. Many solopreneurs experience weight gain, lack of exercise, and stress-related health issues as their focus on business takes priority over self-care.
3. Lifestyle – Sleep & Work-Life Balance
Burning the midnight oil and working without clear boundaries can lead to chronic exhaustion, sleep problems, and resentment. Many business owners struggle to unplug, impacting their focus, creativity, and overall well-being.
4. Productivity – Timeliness, Procrastination, and Perfectionism
Procrastination, perfectionism, and distractions are some of the biggest obstacles to productivity. Additionally, fear of judgment and worrying about others’ opinions can cause delays in launching projects or making important business decisions.
5. Confidence – Self-Esteem & Self-Worth
Confidence plays a huge role in business success. Low self-esteem and self-worth often prevent entrepreneurs from taking risks, promoting their services, or charging what they deserve. This is why confidence deserves its own category—it’s a key driver of business growth.
6. Mood Regulation – Managing Emotional Highs & Lows
Entrepreneurship is an emotional rollercoaster—one day, you’re celebrating a win; the next, you’re facing rejection or setbacks. If not managed properly, frustration, sadness, and disappointment can drain motivation and lead to self-doubt.
7. Balancing Work, Family, and Personal Growth
Many entrepreneurs struggle to juggle business demands, personal relationships, and self-care. The pressure to “do it all” often results in guilt, burnout, and neglecting personal well-being.
8. Money – Managing Finances & Overcoming Money Blocks
Financial stress is one of the biggest concerns for business owners—whether it’s finding clients, pricing services, saving money, or scaling income. Money mindset issues can also create subconscious blocks that limit financial growth.
9. Success – Growth, Maintenance, and Handling Failure
Starting a business is one thing; maintaining and scaling it is another. Many entrepreneurs fear losing momentum, failing after success, or recovering from setbacks. Without the right mindset, these fears can lead to stagnation and self-sabotage.
Each of these challenges has a direct impact on an entrepreneur’s success, health, and mindset. The good news? EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) can help address these challenges.
Here is how …
How EFT Solves Business Problems
One of the most common questions I get is: “How does EFT actually solve these business challenges?”
The answer lies in the nervous system.
EFT works by resetting the nervous system and bringing it back into balance. When your nervous system is regulated, you feel calm, focused, and confident. But when it’s dysregulated—stuck in stress, anxiety, or fear—it becomes difficult to make decisions, take action, or grow your business.
What Business Owners Can Achieve When Their Nervous System is Regulated
When your nervous system is in a healthy, balanced state, you are no longer operating from stress, fear, or burnout—instead, you are in a place of clarity, confidence, and flow. This shift can transform the way you run your business, interact with clients, and make decisions.
What Makes EFT Tapping Superior to Other Stress Management Strategies?
There are many stress management techniques available, such as meditation, deep breathing, exercise, and journaling. While each has its benefits, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Tapping stands out. Here’s why:
1. Works Faster Than Traditional Methods
Unlike meditation or therapy, which can take weeks or months to see results, EFT provides almost immediate relief. Many people experience a noticeable reduction in stress within minutes of tapping. This makes it ideal for business owners who need quick, effective stress relief without interrupting their workflow.
Other Methods: Meditation and deep breathing require time and consistent practice.
EFT: A few minutes of tapping can significantly lower cortisol levels and reduce anxiety instantly.
2. Addresses the Root Cause, Not Just the Symptoms
Most stress management techniques focus on calming the body but don’t always address the emotional root cause of stress. EFT combines acupressure and cognitive reframing, allowing you to:
- Identify the underlying beliefs or emotions causing stress.
- Rewire your brain to release negative thought patterns.
- Permanently shift your emotional response to triggers.
Other Methods: Exercise and relaxation techniques help distract from stress but don’t remove subconscious blocks.
EFT: Clears the emotional and mental blocks causing stress in the first place.
3. Scientifically Proven to Lower Cortisol & Rewire the Brain
EFT has been backed by numerous scientific studies proving its effectiveness in reducing cortisol (the stress hormone), improving emotional regulation, and rewiring the brain’s response to stress.
EFT is recognized as an evidence-based practice for stress, anxiety, and PTSD. A 2012 study published in the Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease found that EFT reduces cortisol levels by 24-50% — far more than traditional talk therapy.
Other Methods: Talk therapy and journaling require multiple sessions before changes in thought patterns occur.
EFT: Creates instant, lasting neurological shifts that decrease stress permanently.
4. Combines the Best of Eastern & Western Medicine
EFT bridges the gap between traditional psychological therapy and ancient Chinese acupressure techniques, making it a holistic approach to stress management.
Other Methods: Many Western techniques (like therapy) focus only on the mind, while Eastern methods (like acupuncture) focus on the body.
EFT: Integrates both mind and body, ensuring emotional stress is fully released from the nervous system.
5. A Self-Help Tool You Can Use Anytime, Anywhere
One of EFT’s greatest advantages is that it is accessible and, for most situations, doesn’t require a therapist, coach, or specialist. Once learned, you can use it anytime, anywhere—before an important meeting, after a stressful client call, or even to overcome procrastination.
Other Methods: Therapy requires appointments, medication requires prescriptions, and some relaxation techniques need a quiet space.
EFT: You can tap discreetly on your fingers or do full tapping rounds whenever needed.
6. Works on Multiple Aspects of Stress Simultaneously
Most stress management techniques work on only one area—for example, deep breathing calms the nervous system, while therapy helps process emotions. EFT, however, works on various issues at the same time:
- Emotional stress (fear, anxiety, overwhelm).
- Physical symptoms (tension, headaches, fatigue).*
- Mental clarity (decision-making, focus, productivity).
*EFT doesn’t heal physical symptoms; rather, it can help relieve emotional discomfort.
Other Methods: Typically target only one area at a time.
EFT: Addresses all aspects of stress, making it a comprehensive approach.
7. Effective for Both Short-Term and Long-Term Stress Relief
EFT provides instant relief for acute stress (e.g., a difficult conversation or overwhelming workload) but also reprograms long-term stress patterns wired into the brain.
Other Methods: Breathing techniques provide temporary calmness but don’t eliminate emotional patterns.
EFT: Over time, tapping rewires the brain’s automatic stress response, making it easier to remain calm and resilient in stressful situations.
8. Can Be Used to Improve Business Performance & Mindset
Unlike many other self-help techniques, EFT can be directly applied to business challenges, including:
- Imposter syndrome & self-doubt (confidence tapping).
- Fear of failure or rejection (rewiring limiting beliefs).
- Money blocks & abundance mindset (financial EFT tapping).
- Procrastination & perfectionism (clearing emotional resistance).
Other Methods: Meditation and therapy aren’t designed specifically for entrepreneurs.
EFT: Can be tailored to overcome business-specific emotional roadblocks.
Final Thoughts: EFT vs. Other Stress Management Techniques
| Criteria | EFT Tapping | Meditation & Breathing | Therapy & Journaling | Exercise & Movement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speed of Relief | Instant (Minutes) | Slow (Weeks/Months) | Slow (Multiple Sessions) | Slow (Requires Consistency) |
| Addresses Root Cause? | ✅ Yes | ❌ No (Calms Symptoms) | ✅ Yes | ❌ No (Physical Relief Only) |
| Self-Help & Accessible? | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ No (Requires Therapist) | ✅ Yes |
| Scientific Backing? | ✅ Yes (Lowers Cortisol & Rewires Brain) | ✅ Yes (Calms Nervous System) | ✅ Yes (Talk Therapy Research) | ✅ Yes (Reduces Stress) |
| Applies to Business & Money Blocks? | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No |
- EFT is the only technique that:
- Works instantly.
- Rewires subconscious beliefs.
- Regulates the nervous system permanently.
- Can be used across a wide range of situation and definitely for business challenges, stress relief, and financial success.
If you’re looking for a stress relief tool that is fast, effective, and scientifically backed, EFT is the superior choice.
What to Expect During an EFT Session
An EFT session is a structured yet flexible process designed to help you release stress, rewire limiting beliefs, and restore emotional balance. Here’s a simplified breakdown of what to expect:
- Discussion & Identifying the Issue – The session begins with a conversation to identify your primary concern (e.g., stress, money blocks, confidence issues). You’ll rate the emotional intensity on a 0-10 scale.
- Setup Statement – You’ll create an affirmation that acknowledges the problem while promoting self-acceptance. Example: “Even though I feel overwhelmed, I deeply and completely accept myself.”
- Tapping on Acupressure Points – Guided by the practitioner (or self-directed), you’ll tap on key meridian points while verbalizing emotions, gradually reducing their intensity.
- Exploring Deeper Layers – As emotions shift, deeper insights or root causes (past failures, fears, or limiting beliefs) may surface, allowing further release.
- Positive Reframing & Empowerment – Once stress subsides, positive affirmations replace old patterns, reinforcing confidence, calmness, and clarity.
- Closing & Reflection – You’ll reassess your emotional intensity, note any shifts, and set intentions for moving forward with a clearer mindset.
Post-session, you may feel lighter, relaxed, and more energized, with noticeable emotional shifts that continue unfolding over time.
How to Prepare for an EFT Session
Preparing for an EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) session helps you get the most out of the experience. Here are some simple steps to ensure you’re ready:
1. Identify Your Main Issue
Before the session, think about the specific challenge you want to address—stress, fear, self-doubt, procrastination, money blocks, etc. Be as clear as possible about how it affects you.
💡 Example: “I feel anxious every time I talk about my prices with clients.”
2. Rate Your Emotional Intensity
On a scale from 0 to 10, rate how strongly you feel about the issue. This helps track progress during the session.
3. Choose a Quiet & Comfortable Space
Find a distraction-free environment where you can fully focus on the session, whether it’s in-person or online.
4. Stay Hydrated
Drink some water before the session. EFT works with energy flow, and staying hydrated can enhance its effectiveness.
5. Keep an Open Mind
EFT is a powerful technique, but results may vary. Approach the session with curiosity and be open to emotional shifts and insights.
6. Bring a Journal (Optional)
Some people find it helpful to write down emotions, thoughts, or breakthroughs before and after the session for reflection and progress tracking.
7. Set an Intention
Think about what you want to achieve from the session. Example:
“I want to feel more confident in sales calls.”
“I want to release the fear of failure.”
Final Tip: You don’t need to know exactly what’s holding you back—your practitioner will guide you through the process! Just show up with an open heart and willingness to explore.
