Overcoming Performance Anxiety with EFT Tapping

Jennie Warner • October 3, 2023

Conquer Performance Anxiety with EFT

Performance anxiety is a hurdle that many individuals face, regardless of their profession. For Jenny Clift, a professional violinist, this anxiety became a barrier preventing her from achieving her career goals. Her story took a transformative turn when she discovered Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) tapping.


EFT is a Unique and Effective Approach


EFT tapping may have seemed unconventional initially, but it proved to be a life-changing therapeutic technique for Jenny Clift. She tried deep breathing, beta-blockers, yoga, and positive self-talk.  These provided limited relief.   EFT tapping offered a unique approach that allowed Jenny to acknowledge and clear her emotions around her performance issues.


Jenny's journey with EFT tapping exemplifies its profound benefits. The technique involves gentle tapping on specific acupressure points while focusing on negative emotions (in this case her anxiety). The tapping released negative emotions, alleviated stress, and restored balance in her mind/body system. Most importantly, it broke down her own limitations and Jenny was able to perform up to her potential. 


Performance Anxiety and EFT


Whether you're struggling with test-taking, public speaking, or sports performance, EFT tapping is a powerful tool to break through barriers.


EFT tapping can be a valuable tool for test takers, as it helps manage test anxiety and performance-related stress. By using specific tapping techniques to address the fears and concerns associated with exams, individuals can reduce nervousness and enhance their focus, allowing for clearer thinking and improved test performance. Additionally, EFT can boost self-confidence, instilling a positive mindset that promotes better concentration and memory recall during critical moments of examination.


Performance anxiety around public speaking can be crippling. The fear of addressing a crowd can hinder someone from conveying ideas calmly and effectively.  EFT tapping offers significant benefits for individuals seeking to improve their public speaking skills. It can help alleviate the anxiety and nervousness often associated with speaking in front of an audience, allowing speakers to approach their presentations with greater confidence and composure. By tapping on specific points while addressing their fears and concerns, EFT can enhance clarity of thought, and ultimately lead to more effective and persuasive communication, making public speaking a less daunting endeavor.


EFT offers several valuable benefits for athletes seeking to enhance their performance and well-being. First and foremost, EFT tapping can help athletes manage stress and anxiety. By tapping on specific meridian points while focusing on their concerns, athletes can reduce the emotional barriers that hinder peak performance. This stress reduction can lead to improved concentration and mental focus, allowing athletes to stay in the zone during competitions.  Additionally, EFT tapping can aid in the recovery process. Athletes often face physical and emotional challenges, such as injuries or self-doubt. Tapping can help alleviate pain and accelerate healing by addressing the emotional components of these issues. It can also boost self-confidence and motivation, promoting a more positive mindset and encouraging athletes to set and achieve ambitious goals.


Jenny Clift's story shows the efficacy of EFT tapping in overcoming performance anxiety in a high pressure professional environment. Her victory over her challenges, chronicled in The Strad's article, serves as a thought provoking example for anyone facing barriers around performance.


If you're ready to conquer your performance anxiety and unleash your full potential, consider exploring the possibilities of EFT tapping. Learn more about this transformative technique by reading Jenny's story in The Strad. It may be the key to unlocking your path to success.


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