Increasing your effectiveness with EFT, part 195.
Work can be stressful under the best of circumstances. And sometimes we are very aware that the environment we work in is genuinely toxic. A client recently asked me, “What’s the point of tapping on this if I already know my workplace is toxic?” It is a fair question, and one I hear often.
I do think it can still be very helpful to tap on these situations, for a few important reasons.
One reason is that even when we rationally understand what is happening, our emotional system does not always follow along. You might clearly see that your boss has unrealistic expectations, that the workload is unreasonable, or that the culture rewards burnout. And yet, emotionally, it can still activate parts of you that feel like you have to overperform, prove your worth, or never make mistakes. It can trigger old beliefs like “I’m not good enough” or “I’ll get in trouble if I slow down”. Many organizations are very effective at pushing these buttons, often through shame, guilt, or subtle pressure.
Tapping allows you to work directly with those reactions as they show up in your body and emotions. You are not denying the reality of the situation. You are simply meeting the parts of you that are being affected by it.
Another reason EFT can be useful in these situations is that it helps us embody something similar to the serenity prayer. Accepting what cannot be changed, finding the courage to change what can be changed, and developing the discernment to know the difference is not always easy. In many cases, changing jobs is not immediately possible. Financial realities, family responsibilities, or the job market may mean that staying put is the only viable option for now.
Tapping can help you make more emotional peace with that reality, at least temporarily, so that your nervous system is not in a constant state of threat. Over time, it can also help you process the fear that might arise around potential changes, whether that is speaking up, setting boundaries, organizing with coworkers, or eventually looking for another position. As the emotional charge softens, these options may feel less overwhelming and more accessible.
Even when the source of stress clearly comes from the environment rather than from something being “wrong” with you, working with how you feel about it, and “giving the microphone” to the different thoughts and feelings, can still be worth it. When we release some of the emotional intensity around the situation, we often gain more clarity, steadiness, and a greater sense of agency. From that place, it becomes easier to respond thoughtfully rather than simply react.
Tapping does not make a toxic environment healthy. What it can do is help you take care of yourself while you navigate it, and support you in finding your next steps with more calm and self-respect.
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I’m Bruno Sade, a clinical psychologist and Certified Advanced EFT Practitioner. I help you release emotional triggers and build sustainable confidence in a safe space tailored to you.
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