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Although I have been aware of the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) for many years, I was surprised to
discover, after
searching my own archive, that I have not written before about this simple technique for
achieving relief from stress and emotional challenges. Developed by Gary Craig,
the process involves six
simple steps:
- Define specifically the issue that you want to relieve.
- Rate the severity of the issue, right now, on a scale of 0 to 10.
- Rub the "sore spots" on your pecs in the upper chest while repeating the
following affirmation 4 times: "Even though I have this issue (state it out
loud), I deeply and completely accept myself."
- Tap about 7 times on each of the following points with your finger tips while
saying: "I release this issue (state it out loud), and let it
go now."
- Inside of eyebrows
- Sides of eyes
- Under eyes
- Under nose
- Chin
- Collarbone
- Under arms
- Karate Chop point on your non-dominant hand.
- Re-rate the severity of the issue on a scale of 0 to 10.
- Repeat process -- saying "Even though I still have some of this
issue..." -- until severity comes down to 0.
The combination of repeating affirmations while tapping on
acupressure points has proven to be an effective release technique for
many people. It can be used, for example, to reduce food cravings, to
stop smoking, to induce sleep, to improve self-esteem, and to overcome
performance problems. There's no limit to its applications since any
issue is amenable to tapping and affirmationsTo learn more including advanced techniques and additional tapping
points, to watch videos, to download a free 87-page manual, to check out
EFT endorsements, to order materials, and to sign up for their email
newsletter, visit Gary Craig's website at
www.emofree.com. The process is
simple to learn, can do no harm, and has done many a world of good.
Enjoy the relief!
Coaching Inquiries: What stress or emotional challenges would you like
to relieve? What actions have been effective for you in the past? How
willing are you to try the Emotional Freedom Technique? Why not try it
right now? To reply to this Pathway, use our
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May you be filled with goodness, peace, and joy.
Bob Tschannen-Moran
President, LifeTrek Coaching International,
www.LifeTrekCoaching.com
CEO & Co-Founder, Center for School Transformation,
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