First choose an issue that you want to work on. Notice how intense the feeling is. Rate the feeling on a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being very little and 10 being the most intense. Write down the rating.

The second part is the Setup. While tapping on the Karate Chop (KC) point on the side of the hand in the soft area between the wrist and the knuckle by the baby finger say the “Setup Statement” a minimum of three times.

 The Setup Statements consist of saying something like:

Even though I have this fear of water, I completely love and accept myself.

Even though I had a bad day at work, I completely love, accept and forgive myself.

After completing the setup, just tap down the body using the tapping points listed below to guide you. As you tap, use a reminder phrase such as, “This fear of water”. The EFT process works best when you stay focused on what you are tapping on. Also, pick a short, specific event rather than general trauma or events that spanned many years.

EB: inside of eyebrow on either side
SE: outside corner of eye
UE: under the eye in the center right on the bone
UN: under the nose
CH: just above the chin in the indentation
CB: collarbone, tap gently with your fist right at the place where a man would knot his tie
BN: below nipple, right where the breast meets the chest
UA: under the arm level with the nipple or for a woman, where the bra strap goes
TOP OF HEAD: tap gently on the crown on the head using several fingers

Take a deep breath. Notice how intense you are feeling now. Rate it on a scale of 1 to 10. If you get anything higher than a zero (0), do another round using a slightly modified reminder phrase:

Remaining fear of water

Remaining bad day at work

Repeat until you are at least at a one (1).

If you feel stuck, do the 9-Gamut Procedure. While tapping steadily on the 9-Gamut spot on the back of the hand just between and below the ring finger and baby finger do the following:

1. Close your eyes
2. Open your eyes
3. While holding your head still, look hard down right
4. While holding your head still, look hard down left
5. Hold your head still and make a large circle with your eyes like you are looking at the face of a VERY large clock; then repeat the circle going in the opposite direction.
6. Hum a few seconds of any song you like or use one like Happy Birthday.
7. Count out loud and rapidly from 1 to 5
8. Hum again

Now say the reminder phrase using “remaining” and tap down the body. Repeat if necessary. Some issues are very deep seated and take a bit longer to clear.

Another beneficial use of EFT is to increase happiness and wellbeing. You can tap on things like gratitude, love, peace, joy, or whatever draws your attention. Use the same processes outlined above and find out what happens for you. It can be a real treat.