Lightworker Coach

When using Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) to soothe anxiety and calm the amygdala, incorporating specific tapping exercises can be highly effective. Here’s how you can integrate EFT tapping into your routines when you notice anxiety:

1. **Karate Chop (KC) Point Tapping**: Begin by tapping the side of your hand (the Karate Chop point) with the fingertips of the other hand. As you tap, acknowledge your anxiety, saying, "Even though I feel this anxiety, I deeply and completely accept myself." This helps to tune into your emotion.

2. **Eyebrow Point (EB)**: Move to the beginning of your eyebrows, near the bridge of your nose. Tap here gently while breathing deeply, focusing on the sensation of anxiety. Mentally voice or whisper, “This anxiety”.

3. **Side of Eye (SE)**: Tap on the bone on the side of your eye. Continue focusing on your feelings of anxiety, allowing yourself to feel them as you tap, saying, “It’s safe to acknowledge this feeling.”

4. **Under Eye (UE)**: Tap under the eye, on the bone. With each tap, breathe deeply and say, “Releasing this anxiety.”

5. **Under Nose (UN)**: Tap under the nose and above the upper lip. As you tap, remind yourself, “It’s okay to feel anxious, but I choose to let it go.”

6. **Chin Point (CH)**: Tap on the area right below your bottom lip and above your chin. Use the affirmation, “Calming my mind, calming my body.”

7. **Collarbone Point (CB)**: Tap just below the hard ridge of your collarbone. Use positive affirmations like, “I am safe, and I am releasing my stress and anxiety now.”

8. **Under Arm (UA)**: Tap about four inches below your armpit, saying, “Letting go of all this tension.”

9. **Top of the Head (TH)**: Gently tap around the crown of your head. Conclude with positive affirmations, such as, “I choose to feel calm and at peace.”

After completing the circuit, take a deep breath, and assess how you feel. Repeat the cycle if necessary, each time focusing on releasing a layer of anxiety. Remember, the key to EFT’s effectiveness is in acknowledging the emotions you're experiencing, then choosing to release them. This technique can be a powerful tool for managing anxiety and calming the amygdala.

If you're feeling exhausted after a long week and want to try an EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) exercise, here's an example tapping sequence you can use:

Start by taking a deep breath and focusing on your exhaustion. Rate your level of exhaustion on a scale of 0-10.

Tap the karate chop point on the side of your hand and repeat the following affirmation three times: "Even though I feel completely exhausted, I deeply and completely accept myself."

Tap each of the following points 5-7 times while repeating a short phrase that acknowledges your exhaustion. For example: "I'm so tired", "I need a break", "I can barely keep my eyes open", etc.

New day, new EFT!
A good EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) practice to start your day with could be the following:

Set an intention for the day: Begin by setting an intention for how you want to feel throughout the day. This can be a positive affirmation or statement such as "I choose to feel calm and focused today."

Tap on the Karate Chop point: Tap on the side of your hand (also known as the Karate Chop point) while repeating your intention three times. For example, "Even though I have a busy day ahead, I deeply and completely accept myself and choose to feel calm and focused."

Tap through the EFT points: Starting from the top of your head, tap lightly with two fingers on each of the EFT points (eyebrow, side of the eye, under the eye, under the nose, chin, collarbone, under the arm, and top of the head) while repeating a reminder phrase, such as "calm and focused." Repeat this sequence three times.

Take a deep breath: After completing the tapping sequence, take a deep breath and check in with yourself. Notice how you feel and whether any thoughts or emotions have come up.

Repeat as necessary: If you still feel any discomfort or negative emotions, repeat the tapping sequence with a new reminder phrase that addresses the specific issue. EFT can help to reduce these physical symptoms by balancing the body's energy system and releasing the emotional and physical blockages that are causing the stress.

Ready to start your day with a positive mindset? Book a meeting with me now to learn more about how EFT can help you manage stress and anxiety

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Here is a simple way to use EFT to be more confident:

Identify the specific belief or thought pattern that is holding you back. For example, "I am not good enough."

Rate the intensity of this belief on a scale of 0 to 10, with 10 being the most intense.

Tap on the Karate Chop point (the side of the hand) while saying three times, "Even though I have this belief that I am not good enough, I deeply and completely accept myself."

Tap on the following points in this order, repeating the reminder phrase for each point:
Eyebrow: "I am not good enough"
Side of the eye: "This belief that I am not good enough"
Under the eye: "I want to believe in myself"
Under the nose: "I want to trust in my abilities"
Chin: "I choose to believe in myself"
Collarbone: "I am worthy and capable"
Under the arm: "I am enough"
Top of the head: "I release this belief and choose to believe in myself"
Take a deep breath and rate the intensity of the belief again on a scale of 0 to 10. Repeat the process as needed until you feel the belief has diminished. Repeat this for a minimum of 21 days and leave me a comment. I dare you take this 5 min challenge.

You deserve to feel your best. Book an EFT session today and start experiencing the benefits of this powerful technique for yourself.