The Art of Positive Change: How Appreciative Inquiry & EFT Tapping Work Together

Change is an inevitable part of life, and we all face it at some point. Whether it’s a change in career, a change in a relationship, or a change in our health, it can be challenging to navigate. But what if you could approach change in a positive way that empowers you and allows you to grow?

When it comes to creating positive change in your life, Appreciative Inquiry (AI) and EFT Tapping can be incredibly helpful. These two powerful techniques work together in harmony to support you on your journey. The credit for inventing Appreciative Inquiry in 1987 goes to David Cooperrider and Suresh Srivastva, and since then, it has been recognized as a process of inquiry that prioritizes what is going well in an individual’s life, rather than what is not. This approach promotes positivity and encourages individuals to focus on their strengths, helping them to build on their successes and make positive changes in their lives.

The 4D Model of Appreciative Inquiry

The 4D AI model is a framework that guides individuals through the process of inquiry. The 4Ds stand for:

Discovery: This is the first stage of the process, where individuals focus on discovering what is working well in their life. They ask questions like “What do I value most in life?” and “What are my strengths?”

Dream: In the Dream stage, individuals use their discoveries to dream about what they want to create in the future. They ask questions like “What would my ideal future look like?” and “What are my aspirations?”

Design: The Design stage is where individuals create a plan to achieve their dreams. They ask questions like “What steps do I need to take to achieve our goals?” and “How can I leverage my strengths to achieve success?”

Destiny: The Destiny stage is where individuals implement their plan and make positive changes in their life. They ask questions like “How can I sustain my success?” and “What are my next steps?”

EFT Tapping

EFT Tapping, also known as Emotional Freedom Technique, is a powerful technique that helps individuals release negative emotions and beliefs that are holding them back. It involves tapping on specific points on the body while focusing on a specific issue or emotion. EFT Tapping is based on the principles of acupuncture and has been shown to be effective in reducing stress and anxiety, along with negative thoughts, feeling and emotions.

Combining AI & EFT Tapping

So, how do Appreciative Inquiry and EFT Tapping work together to create positive change? Here are some examples:

• Appreciative Inquiry helps individuals focus on their strengths and what is working well in their life. This positive approach can help individuals feel more empowered and motivated to create change.
• EFT Tapping can help individuals release negative emotions and beliefs that are holding them back from creating positive change. By tapping though the points while focusing on a specific issue, individuals can release negative emotions and beliefs and create space for positive change to occur.
• Appreciative Inquiry and EFT Tapping can be used together to create a powerful and holistic approach to change. Once any resistance to change has been identified and released, EFT Tapping can be used to ‘program in the positive’ by tapping along to empowering affirmations and statements.

Here are some practical steps you can take to use Appreciative Inquiry and EFT Tapping together to create positive change in your life:

• Start by using the Discovery stage of Appreciative Inquiry to focus on what is working well in your life.
  Ask yourself questions like “What are my strengths?” and “What do I value?”. Use EFT Tapping to identify and release any negative emotions or beliefs that may be holding you back from creating positive change.
• Explore the Dream stage of Appreciative Inquiry to imagine your ideal future.
  Ask yourself questions like “What would my ideal life look like?” and “What are my aspirations?”. Use EFT Tapping to gain clarity on your ideal future and release any negative emotions or beliefs that may be holding you back from achieving it.
• Get to work on the Design stage of Appreciative Inquiry to create a plan for achieving your ideal future.
  Ask yourself questions like “What steps do I need to take to achieve my goals?” and “How can I leverage my strengths to achieve success?”. Use EFT Tapping to help you overcome any challenges or obstacles that come up along the way.
• Finally, use the Destiny stage of Appreciative Inquiry to implement your plan and create positive change in your life.
  Ask yourself questions like “How can I sustain my success?” and “What are my next steps?”. Keep using EFT Tapping to help you maintain positivity and confidence as you keep moving forward.

In conclusion, change can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be negative. By using Appreciative Inquiry and EFT Tapping together, you can create a positive and empowering approach to change.

By focusing on your strengths, releasing negative emotions and beliefs, and creating a plan for your dream future, you can create a life you love! So why not give it a try and see what positive changes you can create in your life today?