EFT Tapping for Overwhelm: A Guided Session to Find Calm

Quick answer: EFT tapping for overwhelm means tapping on acupressure points while you name what you feel and then choose a calmer thought. In this session, Mira Kelley starts with a setup statement on the karate chop point, moves through rounds that acknowledge fear and uncertainty, shifts to “what if it gets better?” and ends with a 0 to 10 check-in.

What is EFT tapping for overwhelm?

EFT is a self-help tapping technique. While you tap with your fingertips on specific points of your face and body, you speak honestly about how you feel. Then you open to a new perspective. Tapping lets you acknowledge the emotion fully, which makes it easier to release.

I recorded this session live to help people who felt swept up in uncertainty and fear of the unknown. You can use it whenever life feels like too much: a big change, a heavy workload, a family challenge or a season when nothing feels certain.

How do you start?

Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Before you begin, rate how strong your overwhelm feels on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is no emotion at all and 10 is the most.

Then begin tapping on the karate chop point, the outer edge of your hand below the pinky. This is where we say the setup statement.

What is the setup statement?

Tap on the karate chop point and repeat after me:

“Even though I feel so much anxiety, I feel so much overwhelm and uncertainty. It’s really not easy. It’s actually pretty hard.”

“I seriously feel out of control. I feel so overwhelmed, but that’s okay. I choose to find peace right here, right now. I choose to love all of me, including all these crazy emotions.”

Notice that we start by being honest. You don’t need to pretend you’re fine. You name the feeling, and then you choose to accept yourself anyway.

Which points do you tap during the rounds?

After the setup, you move through the usual EFT points as you speak. If you’re new to tapping, a common sequence is:

• the inner edge of the eyebrow
• the side of the eye
• under the eye
• under the nose
• the chin
• the collarbone
• under the arm
• the top of the head

Tap each point several times with two fingers, and keep moving through the sequence as you repeat the statements. You can also follow along with me in the video.

Round 1: How do you acknowledge what you feel?

In the first rounds, we let the overwhelm speak. Statements in this round include:

“I don’t know what I’m doing. I don’t even know what I’m supposed to do.”

Then we turn toward what you can influence: “I know that at times of uncertainty, the only thing I have control over is how I feel.”

“I’m choosing to steady my emotions. I’m choosing to breathe deeply.”

Round 2: How do you open to a new possibility?

Next, we let doubt have its say and then question it. This is the turning point of the session:

“What if I let my guard down? What if it gets worse? But what if it gets better?”

We also acknowledge broken plans and big fears. Then we listen for something deeper: “There is a loving voice that says it’s gonna be okay.”

And we ask a powerful question: “what if none of this needs to define me”

Round 3: How do you reconnect with faith?

In this part of the session, we remember our spiritual tools and our connection to the Divine. One of my favorite lines is about the unknown itself:

“The unknown is where all my dreams are held.”

When you see the unknown this way, it becomes a place of possibility. If this idea speaks to you, you may enjoy my post on how to trust the unknown, which explores it through the lens of travel.

Round 4: How do you release the overwhelm?

Now we make a clear choice to let go:

“I don’t owe it to anyone to feel overwhelmed.”

“I keep reminding myself I can panic later. Right here, right now, I’m choosing to be calm.”

“If I focus on the problem, I will only see problems. But if I choose to focus on the solution, I will see the blessings.”

“I can be calm in the middle of the storm because when I’m calm I’m resourceful.”

Keep tapping and breathing. Let each statement settle into your body.

How do you check your progress?

Rest your hands, take a deep breath and keep your eyes closed. Rate your overwhelm again from 0 to 10. For most people, the number goes down.

If you’re not at 0 yet, do the session again. The goal is to keep soothing yourself until you can honestly say, “All is well.”

What else helps you stay calm?

After the tapping, I share two practices:

• Meditation. Choose a style that resonates with you and practice it consistently.
• Gratitude. Look intentionally for what’s good and right in your life. As I say in the video, “you can only hold one thought at a time in your mind.”

Writing also helps. When you feel the urge to vent, my Vent Journal gives you a safe place to release frustration and come back to peace. You might also enjoy Is Venting Healthy, The Unsent Letter, Perimenopause Rage and What to Do After You Vent, or you can browse everything on the Vent hub.

Frequently asked questions

What is EFT tapping for overwhelm?

It’s a self-help technique in which you tap on acupressure points while naming your feelings and choosing calmer thoughts, so overwhelm can release.

Where do I tap for the setup statement?

On the karate chop point, the outer edge of your hand below the pinky.

How do I know if the tapping worked?

Rate your overwhelm from 0 to 10 before and after. If the number hasn’t reached 0, repeat the round.

How often can I do EFT tapping?

As often as you need. In the session, Mira says she will tap “as many times as it takes during the day” to return to peace.

What can I do after tapping to stay calm?

Meditate, practice gratitude and write out your feelings in a journal such as the Vent Journal.

Give your overwhelm a place to land and find your way back to peace. Explore the Vent Journal: mirakelley.com/vent-journal