Access Bars®: Lightness for the overthinker in me
- Ananda D. Staudenmann
- Feb 16
- 3 min read
That I, as a passionate analyst and someone who "thinks my way through every situation," would one day find a method that brings me more ease and peace of mind. I wouldn't have thought that possible before.
As Co-Pilot for high performers, precision is my standard. But what happens when the system, overwhelmed by analysis, planning, and responsibility, never gets a braek? My coping strategy used to be: increased focus, even more structure, and a bit more exercise and sport. That worked well for years. Until I created a burnout for myself through sheer overload and non-stop work. Then, finally, I discovered Access Bars.
The origin: A toolbox for more ease in being
Access Bars® , or simply Bars, are the first body-oriented process in Access Consciousness. Access Consciousness is a comprehensive, worldwide toolkit for being, mind, and body. It offers countless ways to release fixed beliefs and reconnect with one's own power. The Bars form a foundation for these possibilities.
What are Access Bars® in a nutshell? Access Bars are 32 points on the head that are gently touched during a session. Each of these points represents a specific area of life (e.g., money, control, creativity, body). When I use the word "precisely," I'm referring to the individual Bars points and the control centers in our brains. By touching the Bars points, the electrical tension of thoughts, feelings, and emotions related to the respective topic is released—tension that often keeps us trapped in the daily grind and our self-created hamster wheel.
For most people, a session is like defragmenting, i.e., pressing the delete key on a full hard drive. It's an intelligent reset that doesn't require tedious analysis or lengthy discussions.
The change: My life a tone higher (although my ears and my whole body like to listen to bass ;))
Since I started using Access Bars regularly, my daily life, my relationships, and my entire approach to life have fundamentally changed. My life remains dynamic, but the interplay of its individual components has shifted:
Higher fundamental frequency: It feels as if my entire life is tuned a note higher. The energy is finer, more fun, and clearer.
Stable center: The downward swings are less pronounced. I remain balanced, even when there are storms outside.
Increased joy in life: Joy has gained in intensity and scope.
Ruhe und mehr Raum im Kopf mit den Bars
A tool for playing: "How does it get better than this?"
Another great tool from this toolbox that you can use immediately in any situation is a simple question. We ask it with joyful experiences as well as in challenging moments:
"How does it get better than this?" Why do I ask this? Because there are always possibilities I haven't considered yet. This question opens up a space for more, instead of judging a situation (good or bad) as a fixed endpoint. Try it today – whether you've just completed a top-notch project or are stuck in traffic. Ask the question and see what changes. Because things can always get better ;)
From "thinking through" to "being"
This extraordinary lightness that arises when the mind finds peace is a truly profound experience. This experience now flows directly into my work as co-pilot. I know how it feels when the hamster wheel stops and makes way for clarity, more options and joy.
Let's get started today! Are you ready to take responsibility for yourself and your life?
To treat yourself to an Access Bars session, the easiest way is to book your first session with me online today .
PS: Are you already familiar with the holistic and interconnected body therapies that I use in my exclusive 360° support?
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