Positive Thinking Works Better With Emotional Freedom Technique
Nothing gets blasted more in the self-improvement industry than ‘Positive Thinking’. The cynical among us are quick to point out that just believing in something doesn’t make it true, and even the most optimistic optimist will concede that they don’t always take Positive Action based on their thinking.
The reason why positive doesn’t always work for people is because the positive thinking is only on the surface while deeper beliefs and thought are still negative. Even one deep seated negative thought is enough to interfere with the positive intentions that you set yourself.
The important thing isn’t the Positive Thinking, it’s the Positive Action that it brings about. But when you need to start taking positive action, Positive Thinking often fails.
Because when you need to take action your negative beliefs will come up. You’re forced to battle all those negative beliefs and emotions. Positive Thinking becomes effective when you’ve gotten rid of al those things that are holding you back.
If you can totally focus on your goal and your positive thoughts, it is possible to battle through all your negative beliefs. This is how most people live their lives. But it’s REALLY hard work! That’s because negative beliefs are really negative thoughts attached to negative feelings. So when you push through the belief, you take action that conflicts with the thought, and that brings up the feeling. Working through things like this because incredibly draining, and the negative feelings don’t tend to really change, so they are there next time you do the same thing.
As per usual, Emotional Freedom Technique makes it a lot easier. You take action, then observe any negative feelings that come up, tap them away until taking action feels more comfortable. The feelings and thoughts you had weren’t coming from the reality of your situation, just your interpretation filtered through those negative beliefs.
When you get rid of all the negative thoughts and feelings that are inhibiting your Positive Thinking you’ll be able to hold a positive worldview effortlessly, taking Positive Action, the real key to success will become effortless and automatic.
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