To use EFT all you have to do is tune in to how you are feeling.  In the instructions I use an example of feeling stressed – something most people will be able to relate to.  First notice where in your body you feel that stress.  Now score that stressed feeling on a scale of 0 – 10 where 0 is no stress and 10 is maximum stress! Then we use that feeling to get in touch with the problem – this is called the Setup.

It goes like this:

Even though I feel really stressed and I’ve got this knot of tension in my stomach, I accept myself anyway.

Repeat this 3 times out loud,  whilst tapping on your karate chop point (see diagram below).

Then you keep repeating your reminder phrase out loud whilst tapping about 7 times on all the other points (see diagram below), starting at the eyebrow point and finishing on the top of the head. The reminder phrase in this case is: I feel really stressed and I’ve got this knot of tension in my stomach.

EFT Tapping Points

Now, check your score again.  It is likely to be lower.  The tension in your stomach may have eased a bit or you might now have a different feeling e.g. a tightness in your jaw.  Tune in to that new feeling and give it a score.  Then either repeat what you started with or change it to reflect your new feelings.

E.g. Even though I’m still really stressed and I feel a tightness in my jaw, I completely accept myself anyway.  Repeat the setup statement 3 times whilst tapping your karate chop.  Then repeat your reminder phrase (I’m still really stressed and I have a tightness in my jaw) as you tap about 7 times on all the other points.

Keep repeating this until your score gets to 0.  You may have to do several rounds and keep changing the words as your feelings change.  Keep at it though until you feel better.   Persistence is often the key. 

You may start to feel more relaxed, calmer and you may notice tension leaving your body.  Many people yawn or sigh – this is a good sign of energy shifting.  Just observe the changes you experience.  Drink plenty of water and rest if you feel you need to.