Emotional Blockage Release Techniques

Emotional blockages are obstacles that are preventing you from doing what you want in life. They manifest through low self esteem, depression, anger and fear. These blockages are a result of the past, and will put a limit on your development no matter how talented or skilled you are. There are many special techniques that you can use to remove these emotional blockages so that you can move forward in life.

Affirmations

• A good way to remove blockage is having some positive affirmations that you say to yourself on a daily basis. Repeating these affirmations to yourself will tell your subconscious to believe them. Affirmations should read something like "I feel content with myself" or "I am confident and proud of myself." Do not include what you will not do. For example "I will not be afraid anymore" -- this will only remind you of your obstacle.

Keeping a Journal

• Writing in a journal or diary daily allows you to express yourself without being inhibited, which helps release emotions. You can let off some steam at someone or something that made you angry or upset during the day or you can talk about your fears. In your journal, you can also talk about your goals and plans for the future to encourage yourself to meet those goals.

Breathing Techniques

• You can use breathing techniques to take your mind off of your negative emotions. These techniques involve inhaling slowly and deeply and holding your breath for a few seconds. You will continue doing this four times. This will make you feel relaxed and refreshed. Breathing techniques help reduce anxiety.

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)

• An alternative technique used to release emotional blockage is called EFT, or Emotional Freedom Technique. This involves tapping on your acupressure points at the top of your head, eyebrows, the side of the eye and chin. You can also tap your wrists, collar bone and under arm. You will do this about 5 to 7 times as you acknowledge an emotional problem and make a positive statement about yourself. For example, you might state "Even though I have this problem, I deeply and completely accept myself." This practice helps diminish negative emotions associated with the memory and helps remove the emotional block, according to Joseph Mercola, M.D. There are plenty of EFT practitioners who will walk you through this process.