Healing from Burnout with Clinical EFT: A Path Toward Self-Awareness and Calm
Burnout—it’s a term many of us know well. It’s not just being tired; it’s a deep, overwhelming feeling that sneaks up on you, often without warning. At first, you might think, “I just need to get through this next task, then I can finally rest.” But the tasks keep piling up, and the rest never comes. Before you know it, you’re caught in an exhausting cycle of urgency, stress, and self-criticism, constantly worrying about failing if you stop.
The Vicious Cycle of Burnout
Burnout doesn’t only affect work—it can show up in many areas of life, from caregiving to managing family responsibilities. The demands feel endless, and with each passing day, you feel more drained, both physically and emotionally. You may struggle with mental fog, difficulty focusing, and a sense that there’s no way out. Your body’s fight-or-flight response is always on, and thinking clearly about your situation seems impossible.
So, how do you break free from this cycle of burnout? One powerful tool is Clinical EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)—a form of psychological acupressure that can help you calm your nervous system, bring in self-compassion, and gain clarity so that you can start making the changes necessary for recovery.
What is Clinical EFT?
Clinical EFT combines traditional acupressure with modern psychology to reduce emotional distress and create lasting change. The technique involves tapping on specific acupressure points on the body while focusing on ‘negative emotions’, thoughts, or memories. This process helps to calm the nervous system, release trapped emotions and restore balance to your body’s energy system.
How Clinical EFT Helps with Burnout
1.Bringing in Self-Awareness
The first step in managing burnout is understanding what’s contributing to your stress. Clinical EFT guides you to tune into your emotions and thoughts, helping you recognise the underlying beliefs and patterns that keep you stuck. Are you overwhelmed by unrealistic expectations? Do you feel like you're not doing enough? EFT helps bring these feelings to the surface, making them easier to address.
By tapping through the ‘negative emotions’ associated with burnout, you begin to shift your perspective and gain more self-awareness. This awareness is the first step in making intentional changes to your behaviour and mindset.
2. Calming the Nervous System
When you're burnt out, your nervous system is often in a constant state of fight-or-flight. You might feel anxious, restless, or on edge all the time, as though you can’t catch a break. Clinical EFT helps reset your body’s response to stress by stimulating the vagus nerve, which is responsible for calming your fight-or-flight response.
As you tap on specific acupressure points, your body learns to relax and shift out of survival mode. This brings a sense of calm, helping you feel more centred and grounded. Over time, Clinical EFT can train your nervous system to respond more effectively to stress, allowing you to regain control and navigate challenges with more ease.
3. Cultivating Self-Compassion
One of the most common experiences of burnout is self-criticism. You may constantly feel like you're not doing enough or that you're failing in some way. This harsh inner dialogue only adds to the stress, making it harder to recover. Clinical EFT helps to release these negative, self-critical beliefs and replace them with self-compassion.
Tapping through these emotions allows you to acknowledge that you’re doing the best you can, and that it’s okay to take breaks and set boundaries. Self-compassion is a key part of healing from burnout because it helps you recognise that you're human, not a machine, and you deserve care and rest just like anyone else.
4. Clearing Mental Fog and Thinking More Clearly
Burnout often comes with mental fog—that feeling of being unable to think clearly or make decisions. You might find it hard to focus on tasks or make any headway on your to-do list. Clinical EFT helps you clear the emotional blocks that are clouding your thinking and hindering your ability to focus.
As you tap, you release the emotional and mental tension that’s weighing you down. This can help you shift from a state of overwhelm to one of clarity. With your nervous system calm and your mind clearer, you’re better able to assess your situation, make decisions, and create an action plan for recovery.
5. Making Lasting Change
After addressing the underlying emotional and mental blocks with Clinical EFT, you’re in a better position to make lasting changes. Clinical EFT helps you identify and shift old patterns of thinking and behaviour that contributed to burnout in the first place. Whether it’s learning to set boundaries, prioritise self-care, or let go of perfectionism, Clinical EFT supports you in making healthy, sustainable changes.
These changes help you create a lifestyle that’s more balanced and aligned with your well-being. You’re no longer caught in the cycle of endless urgency, but instead, you’re empowered to take control of your life and energy.
Final Thoughts: Clinical EFT as a Powerful Tool for Burnout Recovery
Burnout is an all-too-common experience in today’s fast-paced world, but it doesn’t have to control your life. Clinical EFT offers a simple yet powerful way to heal from burnout by calming your nervous system, bringing in self-compassion, and helping you think more clearly. It allows you to process your emotions, identify limiting beliefs, and create a new mindset that supports recovery.
If you’re feeling burnt out, Clinical EFT might be just what you need to begin the healing process and break free from the cycle of overwhelm. By incorporating this tool into your life, you’ll find greater balance, peace, and energy, paving the way for a more sustainable and fulfilling lifestyle.
About Me
As a Certified Clinical EFT Practitioner with EFT International and a Certified Matrix Reimprinting Practitioner, I bring a solid foundation of training and experience to my practice. With over 12 years of experience in social work, focusing on both physical and mental health, I am passionate about supporting mental health and well-being. I have a particular interest in helping clients navigate challenges like Imposter Syndrome, Burnout, and Stress. My approach is client-centred and compassionate, with the goal of helping you reclaim a sense of peace and balance in your life.
I am based in Australia and offer online sessions for clients across Australia and internationally. Clinical EFT works exceptionally well over video calls, making it convenient and accessible no matter where you are. For those who are in my area and prefer in-person sessions, I’m available in Horsham and Murtoa, Victoria, Australia. Feel free to reach out to discuss which option would work best for you!
Contact:
Website: Eftwithleanne.com
Email: eftwithleanne@gmail.com
