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The technique in the movie, EFT
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- Trial
- Pain
- EFT
Author
- Lumen
In "Inevitable," Lee Byung-hun plays Man-su, a man who appears to have everything he needs in life, but is suddenly laid off and suffers a devastating psychological shock. The film isn't simply about losing a job; it delves deeply into the psychological pain and loss of self-esteem Lee Byung-hun experiences as a result.
If you're experiencing frustration and despair like Lee Byung-hun in the film, EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) can be of great help. Below, I'll explain in detail how EFT can help overcome the psychological state of Man-su, played by Lee Byung-hun.
EFT: The Psychological Technique Lee Byung-hun Needs in "Inevitable"
In the film, Lee Byung-hun experiences a "death-severing shock" after being fired from his job. This is not just a financial blow to his job, but also a profound blow to his self-esteem and identity. Man-su, played by Lee Byung-hun, is overcome with a sense of helplessness when he hears, "There's nothing we can do."
In the film, Lee Byung-hun experiences a "death-severing shock" after being fired from his job. This is not just a financial blow to his job, but also a profound blow to his self-esteem and identity. Man-su, played by Lee Byung-hun, is overcome with a sense of helplessness when he hears, "There's nothing we can do."
These negative emotions intensify over time, leading to extreme stress as he repeatedly fails job interviews and faces the threat of losing his home. Lee Byung-hun's portrayal in the film epitomizes the emotional struggles many modern people face.
EFT is a highly effective psychological technique for alleviating negative emotions like anxiety, helplessness, and anger, which Lee Byung-hun experiences. EFT involves gently tapping specific acupressure points on the body with your fingers while simultaneously speaking out loud about the emotions you're experiencing.
For example, here's how to use EFT to interpret the emotions felt by Mansu, played by Lee Byung-hun:
EFT Basic Principles and Effects
EFT is a psychological technique that addresses emotional issues by balancing the body's energy system. It is based on "The Discovery Statement," which states that all negative emotions stem from disruptions in the body's energy system. It combines the act of gently tapping specific acupressure points with the process of verbalizing feelings about the issue to resolve energy imbalances.
EFT is a psychological technique that addresses emotional issues by balancing the body's energy system. It is based on "The Discovery Statement," which states that all negative emotions stem from disruptions in the body's energy system. It combines the act of gently tapping specific acupressure points with the process of verbalizing feelings about the issue to resolve energy imbalances.
This technique has dramatically reduced the time required for psychotherapy and is effective not only for emotional issues but also for various physical problems, such as headaches, pain, and allergies. EFT can be applied to a variety of emotional issues and physical symptoms, including anxiety, anger, trauma, and addiction.
EFT Sessions: A Personalized Manual for Mansu
Here's a step-by-step guide to EFT sessions to help Mansu overcome the anger, loss of self-esteem, helplessness, and anxiety he experiences due to being fired in the movie.
Here's a step-by-step guide to EFT sessions to help Mansu overcome the anger, loss of self-esteem, helplessness, and anxiety he experiences due to being fired in the movie.
1.
Problem recognition and emotional assessment
Identify the negative emotion you're currently experiencing most strongly and rate its intensity on a scale of 0 to 10, with 10 representing the utmost distress and 0 representing no distress.
Identify the negative emotion you're currently experiencing most strongly and rate its intensity on a scale of 0 to 10, with 10 representing the utmost distress and 0 representing no distress.
Emotions: Anger about being fired, feeling incompetent, anxiety about the future.
Example assessment for Mansu:
"I'm a 9 out of 10 ...
"Feeling incompetent is an 8."
2.
The Setup
This is a step to correct 'psychological reversal' and is essential to increasing the effectiveness of EFT.
This is a step to correct 'psychological reversal' and is essential to increasing the effectiveness of EFT.
Preparation: Tap the Karate Chop Point or rub the Sore Spot under your collarbone.
Phrase: Repeat the following phrase three times.
"Even though I have [negative feelings], I deeply love and accept myself."
Example for Mansu:
"Although I'm so upset about being fired, I deeply love and accept myself."
"Even though I feel incompetent, I deeply love and accept myself."
3.
The Sequence
A key step in balancing your energy system, tapping the body's major acupressure points in sequence approximately seven times.
A key step in balancing your energy system, tapping the body's major acupressure points in sequence approximately seven times.
RBI order:
1.
EB (start of eyebrow)
2.
SE (next to the eye)
3.
UE (under the eyes)
4.
UN (under the nose)
5.
Ch (chin)
6.
CB (clavicle)
7.
UA (under the armpit)
8.
BN (under chest)
9.
Th (thumb)
10.
IF (index)
11.
MF (Stop)
12.
BF (pinky finger)
13.
KC (hand blade)
Reminder Phrase: Briefly repeat what you are feeling at the moment while tapping on the dot.
Examples for Mansu: "I'm angry about being fired," "I feel incompetent," "I can't do anything."
4.
The 9 Gamut Procedure
A 10-second exercise to fine-tune your brain function.
A 10-second exercise to fine-tune your brain function.
Preparation: Continue tapping the Gamut Point, located in the hollow area between the ring and little fingers on the back of your hand.
Movement: Perform the following nine movements in order:
1.
Close your eyes
2.
Open your eyes
3.
Look down to the right
4.
Lower your eyes to the lower left
5.
Drawing a circle with your eyes
6.
Draw a circle in the opposite direction
7.
Hum the 'Happy Birthday' song for 2 seconds
8.
Count quickly from 1 to 5
9.
Hum the 'Happy Birthday' song again for 2 seconds
5.
Re-execute continuous tapping and re-evaluate emotions
Repeat the three-step tapping exercise and reevaluate the intensity of your emotions. If your emotions haven't fully resolved, revise your warm-up phrase for the next round to "Even though I still have [remaining negative emotions], I deeply love and accept myself."
Repeat the three-step tapping exercise and reevaluate the intensity of your emotions. If your emotions haven't fully resolved, revise your warm-up phrase for the next round to "Even though I still have [remaining negative emotions], I deeply love and accept myself."
Yes)
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Although I still feel angry about being fired, I deeply love and accept myself.
•
Although I still have anxiety about messing up the interview, I deeply love and accept myself.
•
Although I still feel uncertain about the future, I deeply love and accept myself.
•
Although I still feel incompetent, I deeply love and accept myself.
This process is like bringing out the psychological pain experienced by Lee Byung-hun in the movie. EFT can release the negative emotional energy stored in the subconscious and instill positive emotions in its place. As seen in Lee Byung-hun's desperate attempt to get a job at "Moon Jae-ji," Man-su desperately needs motivation. EFT can be the starting point for this motivation.
The film "Nothing to Do" goes beyond the simple frustration of an individual to depict the process of overcoming that frustration and rising again. Just as Lee Byung-hun's delicate acting demonstrates, EFT is an effective tool for deeply understanding and transforming one's emotional state. If you, like Lee Byung-hun in the film, find yourself in a "nothing to do" moment in life, why not try finding a new path through EFT?
