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Even though I don't have one million dollars in my bank account right now, I still love and accept myself
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Oh, I didn't know you were here. Well, you might have seen videos of people tapping on their face while saying affirmations on social media
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It may look a little strange, but many swear it relieves stress and even helps with weight loss
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But the science is still catching up. Even though I feel so stressed around this deadline, I love and accept myself
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It's called the Emotional Freedom Technique, or EFT, and it involves tapping specific meridian points on the body while speaking statements out loud
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It's something Oprah Daily and the New York Times have recently dived into
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The practice combines elements of ancient Chinese acupressure and modern psychology. of the American Psychological Association even classify it as a pseudoscience. Some experts say
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EFT could be useful when used alongside traditional methods. According to Positive Psychology
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tapping is considered a form of exposure therapy, which helps people confront their fears in a safe
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controlled environment. So while science isn't settled, for some, tapping just might be the relief
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they've been looking for. I'll be sure to report back when that one million dollars hits my bank
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account. So until then head over to our app or san.com for more top headlines
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I'm Kennedy Felton with Straight Arrow News
