How to Use EFT ‘Tapping’ to Move from Distraction > Traction
In a world filled with endless notifications, to-do lists, and responsibilities pulling us in multiple directions, staying focused can feel like an impossible feat. We know what we need to do, but distractions keep us stuck in cycles of procrastination, avoidance, or scattered energy. The result? Frustration, guilt, and the lingering sense that we're not living up to our potential.
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), or tapping, is a powerful tool to shift from distraction to traction by calming the nervous system, addressing underlying emotional resistance, and refocusing the mind. By tapping on specific acupressure points while acknowledging our distractions and replacing them with empowering beliefs, we can move from scattered energy to aligned action.
In this post, I’ll guide you through a short three-stage EFT tapping script to regain focus and share a simple yet effective energy routine from Donna Eden to kickstart your body's natural flow of energy.
3-Stage EFT Tapping Script: From Distraction to Traction
Stage 1: Acknowledging the Distraction
(Tap on the side of hand point while repeating the setup statement)
“Even though I feel so distracted and my mind is all over the place, I deeply and completely accept myself.”
“Even though I can’t seem to focus, and I feel frustrated with myself, I choose to be kind to myself anyway.”
“Even though I keep getting pulled in different directions, I acknowledge this and I’m open to regaining focus.”
(Move through the tapping points while stating the following phrases)
Eyebrow: “I feel so distracted.”
Side of Eye: “My mind is scattered.”
Under Eye: “I can’t seem to focus.”
Under Nose: “There’s too much going on.”
Chin: “I don’t know where to start.”
Collarbone: “I feel overwhelmed by distractions.”
Under Arm: “I feel stuck in procrastination.”
Top of Head: “I wish I could focus, but I just can’t.”
Stage 2: Releasing the Resistance
Eyebrow: “What if I could find focus?”
Side of Eye: “What if I didn’t have to stay stuck in distraction?”
Under Eye: “I’m open to shifting this energy.”
Under Nose: “I am ready to release this resistance.”
Chin: “It’s safe to let go of overwhelm.”
Collarbone: “I allow myself to regain clarity.”
Under Arm: “I can take things one step at a time.”
Top of Head: “I am willing to bring my focus back.”
Stage 3: Moving into Traction
Eyebrow: “I choose clarity and focus.”
Side of Eye: “I am grounded and present.”
Under Eye: “My mind is clear and steady.”
Under Nose: “I take action with ease.”
Chin: “I trust myself to follow through.”
Collarbone: “Focused energy flows through me now.”
Under Arm: “I am in control of my attention.”
Top of Head: “I move forward with confidence.”
Take a deep breath and notice any shifts in your energy. Repeat this tapping sequence whenever you feel distracted and need to realign with your goals.
Donna Eden’s Energy Routine: Cross Crawl for Focus
The Cross Crawl is a simple yet powerful energy exercise that helps integrate the left and right hemispheres of the brain, improving coordination, focus, and mental clarity.
How to do it:
Stand up and lift your right knee while reaching your left hand across to touch it.
Lower your leg and repeat on the other side, lifting your left knee and reaching with your right hand.
Continue this alternating motion for about 1-2 minutes, moving with ease.
As you do this, breathe deeply and imagine your energy balancing and flowing smoothly.
This movement helps reset your body’s natural rhythm, making it an excellent tool before starting a task that requires concentration.
Final Thoughts
By combining EFT tapping with simple energy techniques like the Cross Crawl, you can create a powerful shift from distraction to traction. Remember, focus is not about forcing yourself to work harder—it’s about removing resistance and allowing your natural clarity and motivation to emerge. Next time you feel scattered, take a few moments to tap, move your energy, and step back into aligned action.
Try this tapping sequence and notice how it transforms your ability to focus.