Sometimes watching videos of things online make things seem so hard!
Recently I've been exposed to the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), which is also known as tapping. It's a method of tapping on certain energy points on your face and body while using your words to bring focus to a specific issue or symptom. The goal is that through this combination of acupressure and truth-speaking you can help your brain to release the stress response associated with certain thoughts, events, or emotions.
Cool! Right?
When I was introduced to it through my teacher Gabby Bernstein, I thought it was interesting and wanted to try it more. The videos online all showed people tapping while talking through what almost sounded like a script.
I figured I could never tap on my own because I wouldn't know what to say!
But after a while of playing with it and getting more and more excited, I decided to purchase a book on the subject and in the second chapter it breaks down tapping into the easiest possible steps!
Woah!
Life changer!
This morning I followed the steps and tapped on a strong fear that I never would have been able to find all the words for. I was able to get my fear WAY down, from level 10 to maybe a 3, and I'm feeling so much better!
So here's the trick:
You don't need to use fancy words. You just need two things: a Most Pressing Issue (MPI) and a reminder phrase to keep your attention on that issue.
Say you just decided to start your own business and you're feeling a huge fear of failing as a businesswoman. That's your Most Pressing Issue.
Put your MPI into your Setup Phrase:
Even though _____________, I fully and completely love and accept myself.
For me this morning, that was "Even though I have this huge fear of failing as a businesswoman, I fully and completely love and accept myself."
You use the setup phrase 3 times to get started and then use your reminder phrase for the rest of the tapping.
The reminder phrase is just a short reminder of your MPI. Common ones are :
"All this pain"
"All this _____ I'm feeling"
"All this stress".
You can make it more specific if you like, but you don't have too.
Just say the reminder phrase as you tap on each point 5-7 times (just long enough for you to say the phrase. Don't overthink it!)
That's all you need!
No elaborate scripts. No fancy words. No specific flow from bad to good to better.
Why not give it a try right now?
1. Pick your Most Pressing Issue (it can be physical, mental, or emotional)
2. Write your setup phrase
3. Write your reminder phrase
If you're not familiar with the tapping points, follow this video to show you where they are.
Then keep tapping until you feel some relief!
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