You know the feeling. It’s 3pm and your eyes are heavy before the day is even half over. Maybe you’ve already had two cups of coffee, or you’re eyeing the couch the second you get home, because whatever energy you woke up with is already gone.
But what if there was a natural, easy-to-learn technique that could help you tap into boundless energy and vitality? Enter Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), or “Tapping”, a powerful mind-body approach that combines elements of ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology to revitalize your energy levels.
In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore how you can use Tapping for an energy boost, providing you with practical techniques to recharge your batteries and reclaim your zest for life.
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Why energy is important
Energy is the fuel that powers our lives.
It's more than just the ability to get through your to-do list… It’s the cornerstone of a vibrant, fulfilling life. Energy influences our mood, productivity, relationships, and overall quality of life.
Think about the last time you felt truly energized. How did it affect your day? Chances are, you were more productive, happier, and more engaged with the world around you
When our energy levels are high, we're more likely to:
- Accomplish our goals and tasks efficiently
- Maintain a positive outlook on life
- Engage fully in our relationships
- Make healthier lifestyle choices
- Cope better with stress and challenges
On the flip side, low energy can lead to:
- Decreased productivity
- Mood swings
- Poor decision-making
- Health concerns
The ripple effects of low energy can impact every aspect of your life, from your career performance to your personal relationships. That's why finding effective ways to boost and maintain our energy levels is crucial for overall well-being
Factors influencing energy levels
Understanding what drains your energy is the first step towards reclaiming it. While everyone's energy equation is unique, there are several common factors that can impact our vitality:
- Stress: Chronic stress is like a constant energy leak, draining your resources even when you're not actively worried.
- Sleep quality and quantity: Poor sleep doesn't just leave you tired, it can throw off your entire energy balance and is a major energy drainer.
- Physical activity: Both a sedentary lifestyle and overexertion can disrupt your energy levels. Finding the right balance is key.
- Emotional state: Unresolved emotional issues act like energy vampires, constantly drawing on your vitality. Anxiety, depression, and other emotional issues can all affect energy levels.
- Diet: Your body is like a high-performance machine, it needs the right fuel to function optimally. Without healthy eating patterns, we can end up feeling like we are running on empty.
- Illness or meditation conditions: Certain health issues can directly affect your energy levels.
Common energy drains and a tapping phrase for each
Name the specific drain while you tap on the side of your hand. That's often enough to take the edge off.
| When your energy drains | Try this phrase |
|---|---|
| The afternoon slump at your desk | “Even though I’m dragging right now, I’m allowed to rest for a minute before I push through.” |
| Running on too little sleep | “Even though my body is exhausted today, I’m choosing to be gentle with myself.” |
| Emotional exhaustion after a hard conversation | “Even though that conversation drained me, I can let some of that go now.” |
| Wired but tired, mind still racing once it's finally quiet | “Even though I’m wired and tired at the same time, I can slow down.” |
| Overcommitted, with no time to recharge | “Even though I’ve taken on too much, I can find two minutes for myself.” |
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Join the free summitHow EFT Tapping can boost energy
Now that we understand what influences our energy, let's explore how Tapping can help. EFT Tapping isn't just another energy-boosting gimmick; it's a holistic approach that addresses the root causes of energy depletion.
Here are some of the ways Tapping can help restore vitality to your body and mind:
- Stress Reduction: Tapping has been shown to significantly reduce cortisol, the stress hormone. Lower stress levels mean more energy available for other activities.
- Emotional Release: Holding onto negative emotions is exhausting. Tapping provides a safe, effective way to process and release these emotions, freeing up energy you didn't even know you were using.
- Improved Sleep: Many Tappers report falling asleep faster and enjoying deeper, more restorative sleep. Better sleep = more daytime energy.
- Mindset Shift: Tapping can help change negative thought patterns that drain your energy, replacing them with more empowering beliefs.
- Physical Relaxation: The physical act of tapping on acupressure points helps relax the body, reducing tension that can sap energy.
- Increased Body Awareness: Tapping heightens your mind-body connection, helping you tune into your body's needs for rest, nutrition, and activity, ultimately allowing you to take care of yourself and increase your energy levels naturally.
The beauty of Tapping is that it's not just a temporary fix. By addressing these core aspects of energy production and conservation, Tapping helps create sustainable, long-lasting improvements in your vitality.
Try it now! Instant Boost of Energy with Tapping
Ready to experience the energizing power of Tapping firsthand? We've got you covered with this quick and effective Tapping meditation designed to quickly elevate your energy levels, leaving you feeling refreshed and revitalized.
Take a few minutes to follow along with this guided Tapping sequence to get your energy flowing. Even if you're new to Tapping, you can start feeling the benefits right away:
https://tappingsolution.s3.amazonaws.com/APP/Instant-Boost/InstantBoostEnergyMusic.mp3
How do you feel? Many people report feeling more alert, focused, and energized after just one session. But this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what Tapping can do for your energy levels.
If you enjoyed this energy-boosting Tapping session and want more, you're in luck!
This meditation is a sample from our Tapping Solution App. You can download the app for free now to access hundreds of other guided Tapping meditations to help you feel your best.
- Instantly reduce anxiety and stress
- Fall asleep faster and sleep better
- Boost productivity, stay motivated
- Relieve chronic or occasional pain
- Release anger, find peace
Tips for maximizing the effects of Tapping for energy
Now that you've experienced the energy-boosting potential of Tapping, here are some pro tips to help you get the most out of your practice:
- Consistency is Key: Make Tapping a daily habit, even if it's just for a few minutes and even if you’re not feeling particularly low energy. Consistent practice compounds the benefits over time.
- Combine with Other Healthy Habits: Use Tapping alongside a balanced diet, regular exercise, and good sleep hygiene for optimal results.
- Be Specific: If you know what's draining your energy (e.g., a particular situation or worry), focus on that while you do the Tapping. The more specific you are about what's affecting you, the more effective your Tapping session will be.
- Listen to Your Body: Use Tapping to tune into your body's needs. You might discover that you need rest, certain nutrients, or physical movement.
- Tap Preemptively: If you know you have a challenging day ahead, do a Tapping session in the morning to boost your energy reserves. Many people enjoy our “Create a Great Day” session in the app to help start the day off feeling energized and inspired.
By incorporating Tapping into your daily routine with these tips, you can tap into a wellspring of natural energy and vitality.
Remember, sustainable energy is about addressing the root causes of fatigue and nurturing your mind and body holistically. With consistent practice, Tapping to boost energy can become your go-to technique for maintaining balanced energy levels throughout your day.
Are you ready to transform your relationship with energy? Imagine waking up feeling refreshed, tackling your day with enthusiasm, and still having gas in the tank for your evening activities…
Download The Tapping Solution App for free today. Your vibrant, energized self is just a tap away!
A tapping round for when you’re running on empty
Rate how drained you feel on a 0 to 10 scale, then work through this round.
- Setup (Karate Chop, x3): “Even though I’m running on empty right now, I deeply and completely accept myself.”
- Setup (Karate Chop, x3): “Even though I don’t have the energy I want, I’m allowed to start where I am.”
- Setup (Karate Chop, x3): “Even though I’m dragging today, I choose to meet myself here first.”
- Eyebrow: This drained, worn-out feeling
- Side of Eye: Everything that’s pulled on my energy today
- Under Eye: This heaviness in my body
- Under Nose: I’m running on empty
- Under Mouth: I don’t have much left to give right now
- Collarbone: I let some of this exhaustion go
- Under Arm: All the tension I’ve been holding onto today
- Top of Head: I’m allowed to find some energy again
Reassess your number. If it’s still high, do another round, then finish with a short positive pass through the same points: “I choose to feel steady and awake” or “I’m allowed to have energy again.”
What our data shows
Our Instant Boosts (5 to 8 Minutes) category, 14 short sessions built for exactly this kind of in-the-moment dip, has been completed 1,763,499 times, moving people from an average intensity of 5.9 down to 3.3, a 44% drop. The Instant Boost of Energy session above follows the same pattern on its own: 168,528 completions, 6.7 down to 4.1.
In a peer-reviewed study of 270,461 App users published in JMIR mHealth and uHealth (Church & Stapleton, 2020), a single guided tapping session brought self-rated anxiety down 44% (6.7 to 3.8) and stress down 45% (6.9 to 3.8) on average. This is self-report app data, not a clinical trial.
There’s also a physiological reason chronic stress leaves you drained. In a randomized controlled trial, 83 adults did one hour-long tapping session, a supportive talking session, or nothing at all; the tapping group’s cortisol, anxiety, and depression scores all dropped more than in the other two groups (Church, Yount & Brooks, 2012; Evidence Atlas record). Less cortisol circulating means less of that wired, worn-down feeling.
What people say
“I keep coming back to this Instant Boost of Energy Tapping Meditation. It really works. I notice it when I get to work there is a lightness in my steps and my voice. Thank you”
Judith, on Instant Boost of Energy, rated herself a 4 before, a 2 after
“It reminded me to breathe properly. It really helped me to feel more relaxed and energised.”
Julie, on Instant Boost of Energy, rated herself a 9 before, a 7 after
Go deeper
- Start your day with a morning tapping round.
- A guided tapping meditation for overcoming exhaustion.
- Tapping for burnout recovery, if this has been building for weeks or months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can tapping actually give you more energy, or does it just calm you down?
Both, and they’re connected. Tapping lowers stress hormones like cortisol, and chronic stress is one of the biggest energy drains there is. Our Instant Boost of Energy session has been completed 168,528 times, with users rating their energy-related intensity 6.7 before and 4.1 after, on average.
What’s a quick tapping round I can do when I’m exhausted in the middle of the day?
Start with a setup statement that names it plainly, like “Even though I’m running on empty right now, I deeply and completely accept myself,” then tap through the points naming what’s actually draining you: “this heaviness in my body,” “I’m running on empty.” The full round is above.
Is low energy always just stress, or could it be something else?
Not always. Poor sleep, diet, and stress are common, everyday drains that tapping can help with. But if you’re persistently exhausted no matter how much you rest, that can be a sign of something medical, thyroid issues, anemia, sleep apnea, or depression among them, bring it up with a doctor. Tapping works well alongside that care, on the stress and emotion layered on top of the fatigue, not as a replacement for it.
How long before I notice more energy after tapping?
Some people feel a shift by the end of one round, a little lighter, a little less foggy. For others it takes a few days of using it at the moments energy typically dips, like the afternoon slump, before it becomes reliable.
Can tapping help with burnout, not just an afternoon slump?
Our Burnout Recovery session has been completed 70,083 times, with users’ intensity dropping from an average of 7.6 to 4.5. Burnout tends to build over months, so expect it to take more than one round; see our guide to tapping for burnout recovery for a fuller approach.
Is there an app session made specifically for an energy boost?
Yes, Instant Boost of Energy, the guided meditation linked on this page. It’s built to be done in the moment your energy dips, at your desk, in the car before you go back inside, wherever you are.
Until next time… Keep Tapping!
Nick Ortner
