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How to do EFT

EFT is an easy to learn healing technique which will be summarized here.

One of the beautiful things about EFT is that you use the same process every time, no matter what the issue, illness or problem is that you are working on. Once you learn the basics of EFT, you can apply it to any issue. EFT, is very simple to learn and perform, and I encourage you to practice, and be persistent when using EFT. Don’t give up.

To do EFT, you pinpoint the issue that is causing you discomfort or distress. Then you use your fingertips to tap on specific acupuncture points while you are thinking about your issue.

Following is a detailed description of the Shortcut formula for EFT.

Following are the  simple steps to EFT :

1. The EFT Setup
- Pick a specific issue or problem that you want to tackle with EFT. The first few times you try EFT, start with something small so that you can become familiar with the procedure and notice how it feels in your body, mind and energy system. I do not suggest that you start with the biggest problem that you are facing. Practice EFT, have some success with it before you tackle the biggies.

- Rate how much discomfort or distress you are feeling right now about that issue. Rate your discomfort on a scale of 0 (no discomfort at all) to 10 (intense discomfort) and make a note of this rating as you will check in with it later.

- Create an affirmation statement, or Setup Phrase for your specific issue. Just insert your issue in the blank in the Setup Phrase which remains the same for each issue you tackle with EFT.

Even though I have THIS PROBLEM, I deeply and completely accept myself.

Setup phrases
Following is a partial list of examples of Setup Phrases to help you get started. Review these Setup Phrases as they will give you an idea of the wide range of issues that EFT is known to have resolved. The possible issues that you can address with EFT are endless. Click here to read about how I used  EFT to correct my vision.

Setup phrases

Even though I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome, I deeply and completely accept myself.

Even though I have this intense fear of dogs, I deeply and completely accept myself.

Even though I am craving this chocolate, I deeply and completely accept myself.

Even though I have this fear of public speaking, I deeply and completely accept myself.

Even though I have this fear of heights, I deeply and completely accept myself.

Even though I am nervous about my audition, I deeply and completely accept myself.

Even though I feel like I have a cold coming on, I deeply and completely accept myself.

Even though I have this pain in my stomach, I deeply and completely accept myself.

Even though I have this migraine headache, I deeply and completely accept myself.

Even though I am worried about my child, I deeply and completely accept myself.

Even though I am afraid that I will fail my exam, I deeply and completely accept myself.

Even though I have these nightmares, I deeply and completely accept myself.

Even though I have this anger towards my father, I deeply and completely accept myself.

Even though I have this depression, I deeply and completely accept myself.


Using your index and middle finger of either hand, continuously tap on the Karate Chop Point (KC) which is located in the middle of the fleshy part on the side of either hand. While you are continuously tapping, repeat your Setup Phrase three times, preferably out loud and with some vigor. It does not matter whether or not you believe the words in your Setup Phrase, just say them anyway.

 

2. The EFT Tapping Sequence (Shortcut Version)

- After tapping the KC point and repeating the Setup Phrase 3 times, continue to focus on your issue by repeating a Reminder Phrase which briefly describes THIS PROBLEM. For example, "this fear of dogs", or "this nervousness about my audition".

- Tap on the following EFT Points, 6 or 7 times each, while repeating the Reminder Phrase. You can use the fingertips of the middle and index fingers and you can tap with either hand, on either side of the body. Repeating the Reminder Phrase keeps you tuned in to the problem you are working on.
           
- Tapping on this series of 8 points while repeating the Reminder Phrase is called a Round of EFT. By tapping these acupuncture points while thinking about your issue, you correct and balance the disrupted energy in your meridians that is causing your symptoms.

3. The Check-in

- When you have completed one round of EFT, stop and check in with the problem you were working on. Rate your current level of discomfort or distress that you are feeling right now. Again, use a scale of 0 (no discomfort at all) to 10 (intense discomfort).

- Sometimes just one round of tapping with EFT will bring your problem down to a zero. Sometimes is takes two or more rounds of tapping. Your level of discomfort may have gone from a 7 down to a 3. If you still have some discomfort or distress, repeat the Setup and Tapping Sequence but with an adjustment to your wording to reflect that you are still working on this problem. Your new Setup Phrase would be:

Even though I STILL have SOME OF THIS PROBLEM, I deeply and completely accept myself. The new Reminder Phrase would be THIS REMAINING PROBLEM.

The key is to be persistent and to keep tapping until you no longer feel distress or discomfort. If you are having trouble getting your discomfort to a zero, then try being more specific. For example, instead of stating the problem as "knee pain", try using a phrase like "this intense, hot, stabbing pain in my right knee".

While EFT is a simple and easy to follow procedure, the human system is very complex. Most people do have success very quickly, sometimes within minutes. Sometimes, complex issues and illnesses take more time, effort and detective work to find the perfect thing to tap on. I also encourage you to be persistent and not give up. Often, an EFT practitioner can be a great support to get you tapping in the right direction.