Tapping Meditation – From Overwhelm to Calm

Published By: The Tapping Solution

Written By: Nick Ortner

I’ve got a little challenge for you today

Take FIVE minutes right now…

Choose ONE thing to think about and release, close your eyes, and just tap through all the points.

You don’t have to say anything out loud and you don’t have to get it perfect. Just choose one thing that has been stressing you out or worrying you and start to release it now.

You don’t even have to release all of it. Just start to let it go…

If you want some guidance, here’s a free Tapping Meditation titled “From Overwhelm to Calm”.

Use it whenever life feels like it’s a little too much for you, when you’re overwhelmed by a specific topic or issue, or any other time you’re struggling.

If you find it helpful, please comment and let me know below and be sure to share with your friends! 🙂

For more meditations just like this one, be sure to check out The Tapping Solution App.

If you’re new to Tapping here is a short “How to Tap” video that walks you through the tapping points and gives you a good refresher. Enjoy!

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Until next time…

Keep Tapping!

Nick Ortner

What did this meditation bring up for you? What did you release? Comment below!

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From Overwhelmed to calm in 12 minutes – Joelle's Practice says:

September 7, 2022 at 1:00 pm

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Linda says:

June 15, 2019 at 7:02 pm

I have serious heart problems and a nagging headache from medications being changed. I had CRPS (both feet) from 2010-2017. My feet still sit on the verge of flaring, but tapping today brought them from an 8 to a 3. I couldn’t sleep last night with the headache, so tried to tap to relieve it. I couldn’t remember all of the points, but did the best I could. It helped for sure. Today when I followed along with this meditation, the results were much more effective and my pain went from 6 to 1.

Thank you for sharing your gift!

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- Nick Ortner says:
  
  June 17, 2019 at 8:33 am
  
  That’s so wonderful to hear, Linda! I’m so glad the tapping helped. 🙂
  
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Nathalie says:

June 14, 2019 at 2:18 am

I am going through deep personal changes, changing life basically. I am currently taking exams, while signing an agreement with my employer for my release, selling my appartment in the city to buy a house in the countryside where I will set up a pottery studio. everyone of those is coming to a conclusion at basically the same time after months of work and negociation. and now some details are arising that I fear might put the agreements in danger, and the feeling of overwhelm just got so huge, all my joints started aching, especially in my hands and my wrists. After the meditation I ernt from a 10 to a 1. Thank you Nick !

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- Nick Ortner says:
  
  June 14, 2019 at 8:30 am
  
  Big life changes indeed, Nathalie! I’m so glad to hear that Tapping is helping. I’d suggest you keep at it to remove all of your fears, worries, and doubts. Best wishes to you! 🙂
  
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Kay says:

June 14, 2019 at 1:59 am

Facing extensive oral surgery tomorrow .This eased my anxiety a bit.

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- Nick Ortner says:
  
  June 14, 2019 at 8:27 am
  
  I wish you all the best, Kay! Keep tapping before the surgery to ease even more anxiety. 🙂
  
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Carolyn Galbraith says:

June 13, 2019 at 7:55 pm

After weeks of stress and worry, I now feel a sense of calm. I will definitely return to this meditation to help me at this time of transition and worry. Thanks, Nick.

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- Nick Ortner says:
  
  June 14, 2019 at 8:26 am
  
  That’s such a great feeling. Thanks for sharing, Carolyn! 🙂
  
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Diane says:

June 13, 2019 at 7:10 pm

Thank you! I really needed this today. Much Love.

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- Nick Ortner says:
  
  June 14, 2019 at 8:25 am
  
  You’re welcome, Diane. So happy that it came to you at the right time.
  
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Cynthia Naude says:

June 13, 2019 at 5:32 pm

Thank you for your care and reaching out. You make this world a better place. I felt much better after doing the meditation. My stress level was half of what it was before I started!

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- Nick Ortner says:
  
  June 14, 2019 at 8:25 am
  
  Thanks so much, Cynthia! I’m so glad it helped. 🙂
  
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Celia Lewis says:

June 13, 2019 at 11:56 am

My sense of overwhelm has to do with managing the moderate/severe osteoarthritis I seem to have in most joints. Leads me to feel pain, and to worry about my future physical life as well as worry about my financial ability to continue to be independent. I’m 76, retired on no pension, living w. my permanently disabled adult son, and luckily we live in Canada, so medical issues aren’t another stressor. I feel my overwhelm in my jaw all the time, which quickly brought up another major overwhelm trigger – I’ll be tapping on that today as well.
From 8 to 3 with tapping. Merci, Nick. Very helpful

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- Nick Ortner says:
  
  June 14, 2019 at 8:24 am
  
  Thanks for sharing, Celia! Best wishes to you. 🙂
  
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David Jackson says:

June 13, 2019 at 10:47 am

Hi Nick, just did your tapping . I try to not let my illness bother me, but I do struggle when it takes over. I have severe lung blockage, Emphysema, causing heart probs. Had 2 small heart attacks, these aren’t a problem for me, I accept them as I would a work accident, deal with it ad move on. (I am a little accident prone, but now having retired accidents don’t happen as much) My biggest problem is breathing, or lack thereof. I have been getting emails from you for years, I have the 2013 world summit, just had a look now, it is still sealed. So have now to make time and read and listen. I get all your emails, and is it possible thro tapping to ease the emphysema. Keep up the good work. Blessings, David

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- Nick Ortner says:
  
  June 14, 2019 at 8:23 am
  
  Thanks David! Going back to any of the talks from the previous Summits is always a good thing. Many of them are just timeless and still 100% relevant and effective. I don’t believe we have something specifically for emphysema, but you may wish to try this Tap and Breathe exercise. 🙂
  
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Tina Nelson says:

June 13, 2019 at 10:20 am

This tapping meditation took me from a 10 to a 5 on the scale of my overwhelm. Tapping works. And it works fast. It was enough of a shift for me to be in a more calm place so that I could get what needed to be done and organize my day. Thank you Nick.

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- Nick Ortner says:
  
  June 14, 2019 at 8:18 am
  
  It feels good, doesn’t it Tina? I’m glad it helped. 🙂
  
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happyaquarian says:

June 13, 2019 at 8:32 am

A perfect reminder and nudge into choosing tapping when your issue has been acknowledged. I always forget how quickly it releases. Very very grateful for this tool.

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- Nick Ortner says:
  
  June 14, 2019 at 8:17 am
  
  I agree! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
  
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Loree says:

June 13, 2019 at 8:32 am

Dear Nick,
A wonderful meditation. It is as if you were reading my mind! I went from an 8 to a 4-5. There is still tightness in my chest but it is a bit less. My current stress is from a good place (wanting to shine at a new job and to forget my prior one), but it is still stress.
I also did Jessica’s 4 part series and discovered many things about the origin of my food cravings and habits that were massively helpful (fun times w friends, being around people who I love and who love me, memories of driving home from the stressful environment of grad school with tasty treats in the car).
Many thanks to both of you!

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- Nick Ortner says:
  
  June 14, 2019 at 8:17 am
  
  That’s so great to hear, Loree! I’m glad it helped. 🙂
  
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Joanne says:

June 13, 2019 at 8:21 am

Wow, went from 7 to 3. Felt like I didn’t have time to do thi tapping, but did it anyway. Relaxed me, gave focus & found ways to save some time! Thank you

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- Nick Ortner says:
  
  June 14, 2019 at 8:16 am
  
  That’s awesome, Joanne!
  
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Laura Cousino says:

June 13, 2019 at 8:17 am

I feel so much relief from any anxiety I’m dealing with, when I take the time to tap. Thank you for tapping to overcome feeling of being overwhelmed. I went from a 10 to a 6.

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- Nick Ortner says:
  
  June 13, 2019 at 8:18 am
  
  That’s wonderful, Laura! So glad it helped. 🙂
  
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Polly Pearshouse says:

June 13, 2019 at 7:32 am

Thank you Nick. I had just heard that a dear friend died last night and was overwhelmed by grief from that and all the past times when I have been left. I started at 9 but came down to 3 but am aware I need to do more – but I’m ok. That email came in at just the right time, thenk you again, Polly

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- Nick Ortner says:
  
  June 13, 2019 at 8:18 am
  
  You’re very welcome, Polly. Big hugs to you! 🙂
  
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meg says:

June 13, 2019 at 7:10 am

So graTeful to be learning to tap. Must be more faithful; I am reminded by this.

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- Nick Ortner says:
  
  June 13, 2019 at 8:17 am
  
  That’s great, Meg! 🙂
  
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Erica Steiner says:

November 24, 2018 at 9:10 pm

Thanks so much Nick. Last week I moved from Eastern USA to the midwest to help care for my parents. I missed my friends, the place I lived, familiar roads and stores. So I stuffed my life full. I didn’t let myself have 1 quiet moment. Tonight was the breaking point. I decided that I was tired of holding it all in and acting okay. So I decided to listen to a tapping session. I feel so much calmer. I was at maybe a 9 before I started and and feel like I’m down to a 3. No maybe I will be able to relax for once. And learn to enjoy the things in this new area. Thanks so much again!

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- Nick Ortner says:
  
  November 26, 2018 at 8:29 am
  
  That’s a great use of this meditation, Erica. I wish you all the best in your new place. 😀
  
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MARILYN says:

December 30, 2017 at 2:13 pm

After a difficult month of December, 2017, I find myself depressed and overwhelmed.
I did the above tapping exercise and at the conclusion, I am much calmer. Thank you for the tools to help me help myself.

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- Nick Ortner says:
  
  January 2, 2018 at 9:51 am
  
  That is so great, Marilyn! Good for you!
  
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