Emotional Freedom Techniques, simply known as EFT, is a method for natural therapy that brings the many benefits of acupuncture minus the needles. EFT is fast gaining popularity and a legion of patrons. It has proven successful where no other method for calming nerves, promoting mind over matter, and providing strength and confidence has failed. Unlike other methods, the use of EFT does not require earlier study or experience. There are even websites that teach EFT and offer results in mere minutes. Many people have expressed gratitude to the effectiveness of EFT and its role in bringing back balance into their lives.

EFT is most useful in treating fears. There are a plethora of fears that can grip a person, ranging from the rational to the highly irrational. Some fears even develop into phobias, causing even bigger troubles for the sufferer. Problems in dealing with tasks and responsibilities often arise when fear of a certain person, object, or situation sets in. Fear could take control of a person if he or she allows it do so. Common fears that have been reported in order to be treated by EFT include fear of spiders and other crawly insects, fear of dogs, fear of fire, fear of water, fear of earthquakes, fear of ghosts, fear of blood, fear of needles, fear of the stage and performing, and fear of public speaking.

Fear of public speaking is present in 65% of the population; these people have said they would rather die rather than speak in public. EFT for public speaking is one of the most important uses of the method. Public speaking involves confidence, which is vital in the full development of a person in order for him to reach his full potential. Moreover, fear of public speaking may lead to a number of health problems, including the sudden rise of blood pressure when the moment to speak in public comes, panic attacks, nightmares about public speaking and getting humiliated, anxiety, general stress, and, on a more serious note, heart attack and even stroke.

EFT involves tapping strategic points in the body in order to relieve the body's negative energies and bring harmony. Before the series of tapping is done, a set-up phase must be put up. For beginners, as well as those who want to use EFT without leaving their homes and rely on the Internet for information, there's also a short EFT for public speaking sequence that is easy to understand and follow. The first step in general EFT is to identify the issue. Pointing out the problem is essential in helping solve it. The more specific the issue is, the bigger the chances of tackling it and improving someone's reaction to it. For example, instead of the expected "I am afraid to speak in public" response, it would help more if the reason for the fear be included. The second step is to rank the issue, which probes into its seriousness. The third step is to find the sore spot (a detailed manual or an EFT practitioner can help with this) and rub it while repeating the set-up phrase "I deeply and completely love and accept myself even with these fear of public speaking." These simple steps are just basic EFT for public speaking but they can help greatly.