- The top of the head
- The beginning of the eyebrow
- The side of the eye
- Under the eye
- Under the nose
- The chin
- The collarbone
- Under the arm
- The Karate Chop point (the fleshy, outer edge side of the hand)
- Identify Your Emotional Target: What’s been bugging you? Is it anxiety, stress, or something else? Identify your emotional target.
- Craft Your Reminder Phrase: Create a simple phrase that captures your emotional bullseye. For instance, “Even though I have this anxiety, I deeply and completely accept myself.”
- Discover the Tapping Points: Familiarize yourself with the 9 tapping points, as mentioned earlier.
- Set the Stage: Find a comfy spot, take a few deep breaths, and close your eyes. You’re getting ready for the show!
- Let the Tapping Begin: Start tapping on the Karate Chop point while repeating your reminder phrase. It’s like your emotional warm-up.
- Tap Away the Blues: Now, move on to the other 8 points, one by one, all the while keeping your emotional target and reminder phrase in mind.
- Take a Breather: Pause and take a deep breath. Check in with yourself. How are you feeling now?
- Repeat as Needed: If the emotional clouds haven’t cleared yet, don’t worry. Repeat steps 4 to 6 until you feel a sense of relief or release.
- Reflect and Record: After your tapping session, reflect on your experience. Notice any changes in how you feel, and jot down your insights.