Emotional Freedom Technique Super-Charges Positive Thinking
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.
Positive thinking doesn’t always work because thinking positively might only be going on on the surface while deeper negative beliefs persist. Just one deep-seated negative belief is enough to stop you from taking the right kind of action.
Just thinking positively doesn’t get you anywhere though. You need to be taking the right action as well. But when most people need to start taking the right action they find their positive thinking fails them.
The opportunity to take the right action will expose your negative beliefs. Taking action forces you to confront all those negative beliefs and battle against them in order to get things done. Positive thinking is effective when it outweighs the negative thinking or when the negative thinking has been gotten rid of.
If you manage to focus completely on the goals you set it is possible to persevere through your negative beliefs. But this requires a lot of effort, because taking action in this way conflicts with your negative thoughts and brings up negative feelings. Taking action towards your goals feels bad in stead of good as you would expect.
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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