How to do EFT
You can do EFT, or tapping, whenever you feel upset. You may find that it helps you feel better.
To do EFT, follow these steps.
- Think of an issue that's bothering you.
This could be any issue. For example, it could be something you're feeling anxious or sad about.
- Measure how your issue makes you feel.
Rate how bad you feel on a scale from 0 to 10. A score of 0 means you don't feel bad at all. But a score of 10 means you feel as bad as possible. Write down this number.
- Create a statement that describes your issue, followed by a statement of self-acceptance.
For example, you could say, "Even though I feel anxious about work tomorrow, I deeply and completely accept myself." Or you could say, "Even though my partner broke up with me, I deeply and completely accept myself."
- Tap repeatedly on the edge of your palm, below your little finger.
While you tap, say your statement out loud 3 times.
- Now tap on the rest of the points on your body, one at a time.
While you tap, state your issue over and over. For example, you might repeat "anxious about test" or "we broke up." Tap on each point in this order.
- Tap on the top, center of your head.
- Tap on the inside edge of one eyebrow.
- Tap next to the outside edge of one eye.
- Tap on the bone underneath one eye.
- Tap between your nose and your upper lip.
- Tap between your lower lip and your chin.
- Tap beneath one collarbone (find the notch beneath the inside edge of the collarbone).
- Tap under one armpit (about 4 inches below the armpit).
- Stop and remeasure how you feel about your issue.
- Repeat the steps if needed.