Written by: Andrea Hunt, Executive Contributor
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Concepts like mindfulness, meditation, and EFT tapping might seem like unconventional methods of achieving "business success". While some business people might even dismiss these practices, it's becoming clear that traditional behaviors of pushing yourself to the breaking point, ‘toughing it out’, and ignoring your mental, emotional, and physical health are no longer successful strategies for peak performance and lead to widespread burnout.
This article explores how today’s professionals can benefit from the “Business Success Trio” of mindfulness, meditation, and EFT Tapping to improve their well-being, performance, and success…
The emotional and mental cost of a high-intensity business world today
In today's fast-paced and highly demanding business world, it's no surprise that stress and responsibilities can weigh heavily on the shoulders of business professionals. Business environments are tough, they demand a lot, and put immense pressure on people. Long hours, tight deadlines, and high expectations are a breeding ground for emotional distress.
It’s time to stop wearing our lack of self-care and time off as a badge of honor and take better care of our mental health. These days, with widespread burnout all too common, business professionals need to look at new ways of approaching their mental and emotional health.
Let’s break down how the “Business Success Trio” can be applied. Mindfulness keeps you present and focused, reducing the overwhelming nature of future worries and creating anxiety based on past events. Meditation offers a mental sanctuary, promoting relaxation and mental clarity, especially as part of a morning routine. And EFT tapping is the odd looking mind-body tool you might not have heard of to manage your emotional health most effectively. Maybe you have to try it to believe it, but by gently tapping on specific acupuncture points on the face, research shows that it lowers cortisol, the body’s stress hormone and alleviates stress by releasing emotional blocks that keep us stewing or ruminating, or stuck.
Research has shown that mindfulness and meditation can be effective in reducing stress levels, improving emotional regulation, and enhancing overall well-being. Additionally, the integration of EFT tapping in stress management further supports the potential of these practices to alleviate the pressures of business-related stress.
Avoiding emotional reactivity: The importance of emotional health
In the business world, where decisions often have significant consequences, emotional reactivity can have extremely negative effects. It’s no secret that emotional reactivity and volatility can impact communication, decision-making, and collaboration. One reactive snarky comment or impulsive assumption can easily sour a business deal. When it comes to your success, emotional health is an important trait as it involves understanding and managing your emotions, so you aren’t giving away your power to your emotions or other people’s comments or behavior.
Mindfulness and meditation work hand in hand to unlock the power of emotional observation without immediately reacting and instead responding in a controlled manner. EFT Tapping allows you to prepare for stressful situations, recalibrate emotionally after a stressful, irritating, disappointing situation by allowing you to be more emotionally resilient.
The importance of presence and empathy in effective business communication
Effective communication is essential in business interactions and requires being fully present. The “Business Success Trio” helps to cultivate presence, which enhances the ability to listen attentively, understand nuances, and respond thoughtfully. Being present in conversations helps to strengthen connections with colleagues, clients, and partners, ultimately improving relationships.
In addition, being present and emotionally aware contributes to enhanced empathy, which positively impacts professional dynamics, especially in multi-cultural situations. This increased empathy creates a positive and cooperative work environment, enhancing teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
The mental clarity for improving productivity and decision-making
The fast pace of business can result in mental overload, stress, decreased concentration, and compromised decision-making abilities. Mindfulness and meditation provide a space for the mind to detach.
EFT tapping complements these practices by focusing on emotional clutter that can affect decision-making. By managing and processing emotions and thoughts, businesspeople can approach tasks with clarity and focus, leading to confident and informed decision-making. Regular practice can help professionals improve their focus, concentration, and clarity of thought.
So how does EFT tapping work?
So most people are familiar at least with the ideas of mindfulness and meditation, but not everyone is familiar with Tapping. EFT tapping, also known as the Emotional Freedom Technique, has gained popularity in recent years as a powerful tool for managing stress and promoting emotional well-being. Simply put, EFT tapping involves gently tapping on specific acupressure points on the body while focusing on a particular issue or emotion.
Research suggests that EFT tapping can indeed be effective in reducing stress levels and promoting emotional well-being. Multiple studies have shown significant improvements in anxiety scores among individuals who have undergone EFT tapping sessions as it also provided an easy, effective way to emotionally regulate.
Additionally, EFT tapping has even shown promise in the treatment of other mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. Individuals who have incorporated tapping into their routines have reported a reduction in depressive symptoms and an overall improvement in their well-being.
One of the major advantages of EFT tapping is its accessibility. It can be practiced anytime and anywhere, making it an ideal self-care tool for busy professionals who face high levels of stress and responsibilities. Whether it's tapping first thing in the morning as a way to ground emotionally and be able to take on the day, or maybe during a short break at work or before bedtime, incorporating this practice into daily routines can provide a sense of calm, reduce stress levels, and improve overall mental and emotional well-being.
Using EFT tapping for imposter syndrome & confidence
So now you know how EFT Tapping can be used for emotional health but let me tell you another benefit. As most of us already know, in order to grow, we must know our weaker points to be able to change them. In the business world, the landscape is competitive, and many business people find themselves struggling with beliefs or inadequacy, including imposter syndrome (even despite their capabilities and achievements).
Still, others have feelings of unworthiness, fear of failure, not being able to handle it, or making mistakes, or they fear judgement and criticism from others. Unfortunately, these kinds of limiting beliefs can greatly affect your performance. While one person can give a client presentation with ease and confidence, another might have fears of public speaking or criticism that creates crippling anxiety.
These are the kinds of specific issues that are best managed with a trained practitioner. Limiting beliefs are like onions, once you can tap on the emotional charge of the experiences tied to the belief, you can collapse it so that the person can ‘re-wire’ (think: neuroplasticity) a more empowering and helpful belief. This is where the true transformational comes in for the business person who can now move forward solidifying the new beliefs to have more confidence.
Conclusion: integrating the trio for lasting transformation
It is important to acknowledge that well-being and performance are interconnected when striving for business success. The “Success Trio” of mindfulness, meditation, and EFT tapping provide a comprehensive approach to achieving various benefits. These practices help manage stress, increase emotional intelligence, improve communication skills, foster self-awareness, and boost productivity, enabling you to navigate the challenges of the modern professional landscape effectively.
Try incorporating these practices into your daily routine for maximum potential. By practicing mindfulness, meditation, and EFT tapping, you're investing in yourself and your success. Embark on a transformative journey that guarantees not only professional growth but also a profound connection to your inner self and the world around you.
What challenges or weak points do you need to address to be better in business and your professional life? Work with me for personalized transformational coaching and EFT Tapping to crush your limiting beliefs and empower your confidence for better business performance. Together we can get you out of your comfort zone to master the art of living deliberately.
Andrea Hunt, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
Andrea Hunt is an online transformational life coach & EFT Practitioner for expats and digital nomads. A US expat who's lived in 7 different countries, Andrea helps those who boldly took the road less traveled to thrive abroad with confidence. She understands the challenges of planning a move abroad, integrating into a new culture, finding new friends and social circles, rebuilding life after a job loss or breakup while living in another country. She helps you empower your mindset and erase your limiting beliefs to thrive.
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