How to Calm the Chatterbox with EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)
- Gina Morano
- Nov 4
- 3 min read
We all have that inner voice that never seems to stop talking the one that doubts, worries, and replays every moment of the day. I call mine “the chatterbox.” She can be quite the drama queen sometimes!
But here’s the thing: that voice isn’t the enemy. She’s just trying to keep us safe, based on old experiences and emotions that never got fully processed. The problem is when she takes over the show that’s when stress, anxiety, and overwhelm start running the mind.
That’s where EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), or tapping, becomes such a powerful ally.
A Technique That Came Into My Life Thanks to My Son
Sometimes, the most powerful tools find us when we’re not even looking for them. In my case, I discovered EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) through my son.
I was searching for something natural and safe to help him manage his emotions… and I ended up finding a technique so simple and effective that now we both use it he taps to calm his mind when he feels frustrated, and I use it to quiet “the chatterbox,” that little inner voice that speeds up when the day feels overwhelming.
What Is EFT?
EFT, or Emotional Freedom Techniques, blends the Eastern wisdom of energy meridians with principles of modern psychology. It involves gently tapping with your fingertips on specific points of the body the same points used in acupuncture while focusing on an emotion or thought you want to release.
It may seem simple (and it is), but what happens beneath the surface is deeply powerful: as you stimulate these points, your body sends calming signals to the nervous system, helping reduce the stress response and restore emotional balance.
Why Does It Work?
Science is beginning to confirm what many of us have already experienced firsthand. Studies published in journals like Energy Psychology Journal and Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease show that EFT can:
Lower cortisol levels, the stress hormone.
Reduce anxiety, fear, and sadness within minutes.
Promote mental clarity and emotional calm.
In other words, it helps your body shift from “alert mode” back to “safe mode.” That’s why so many people describe it as an emotional reset button.
How to Practice It
All you need are your hands, a few minutes, and a bit of presence.
Identify what you feel. If might be stress, anger, exhaustion, or worry. Don’t judge it just acknowledge it.
Choose an acceptance phrase. For example: “Even though I feel tired and upset, I choose to let go a little and care for my calm.”
Tap gently on the energy points:t he side of your hand, eyebrows, temples, under the eyes, under the nose, chin, collarbone, and the crown of your head.
Breathe and repeat your phrase.Allow your body to relax, and keep tapping until the emotion feels lighter.
When to Use It
When your mind won’t stop and the chatterbox gets loud.
Before bed, when your body feels tense.
In moments of frustration, sadness, or anger.
Before a meeting or a difficult conversation.
Or simply anytime you want to reconnect with yourself.
I use it in those moments when my energy feels scattered or the day feels too big and it’s amazing how, with just a few minutes of tapping, calm always finds its way back.
Who Can Practice It?
Everyone. It s a safe and adaptable technique, ideal for adults, teens, and even children (like my son!).For them, it works beautifully as a gentle way to recognize emotions and give them a loving outlet.And for us women juggling a thousand roles it’s a soothing balm for those moments when we just want to scream, cry, or disappear for five minutes.
Try This Little Ritual
Next time you feel the chatterbox taking over, place one hand on your heart, breathe, and repeat with me: “Even though I feel tired, I choose to let go a little and be grateful for what I have. “Not everything needs to be solved today.” I can rest in my own calm.”
Just a few minutes are enough to remind you that you direct your energy not your thoughts. 🌿
The beauty of EFT lies in its simplicity and constant availability:no tools, no equipment just your hands and your presence.
So next time your mind starts to overanalyze, doubt, or judge… pause, breathe, and tap.
And remember: Calm isn’t about silencing your thoughts it’s about creating space to hear your true self beneath them.
With natural care,
Gina Morano Your partner in calm and well-being – Pink Tomato Inside Out
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