EFT Sequence  

Now, tap 5-7 times each on these meridian points in the following sequence:  

Head (H) 

The crown, center and top of the head, Tap with all four fingers of both hands.  

Eyebrow (EB) 

 The inner edges of the eyebrows, closest to the bridge of the nose, Use two fingers.  

Side of eye (SE) 

The hard area between the eye and the temple, Use two fingers. Feel out this area gently so you don't poke yourself in the eye! 

Under eye (UE) 

The hard area under the eye, that merges with the cheekbone. Use two 

      fingers, in line beneath the pupil. 

Under nose (UN) 

The point centered between the bottom of the nose and the upper lip. Use two fingers. 

Chin (CH) 

This point follows symmetrically with the previous one, and is centered between the bottom of the lower lip and the chin. 

Collarbone (CB) 

Tap just below the hard ridge of your collarbone with four fingers. 

Underarm (UA) 

On your side, about four inches beneath the armpit. Use four fingers. 

Head (H) 

And back where you started, to complete the sequence. 

The sequence 

1.      Perform the set up. With four fingers on one hand, tap the Karate Chop point on your other hand. The Karate Chop point is on the outer edge of the hand, on the opposite side from the thumb. 

Repeat the set up statement three times aloud, while simultaneously tapping the Karate Chop point.Now take a deep breath! 

2.      Get ready to begin tapping! Here are some tips to help you achieve the right technique. You should use a firm but gentle pressure, as if you were drumming on the side of your desk or testing a melon for ripeness.  

3.      • You can use all four fingers or just the first two (the index and middle fingers). Four fingers are generally used on the top of the head, the collarbone, under the arm... wider areas. On sensitive areas, like around the eyes, you can use justtwo fingers. Tap with your fingertips, not your fingernails. The sound will be round and mellow. 

4.       • The tapping order begins at the top and works down. You can end by returning to the top of the head, to complete the loop. 

As you tap on each point, repeat a simple reminder phrase, such as "my anxiety…………." or "my interview………." or "my financial situation……………." Tap firmly with the first two fingers on each hand. 

As discussed, EFT can be used for everything - try it on everything! In this example, 

We’ll focus on general anxiety. 

Basic Sequence 

Try it now with this initial sequence. Here's how a basic EFT sequence works: 

1.     Identify the problem you want to focus on. It can be general anxiety, or it can be a specific situation or issue which causes you to feel anxious. 

2.     Consider the problem or situation. How do you feel about it right now? Rate the intensity level of your anxiety, with zero being no anxiety at all and ten being the highest you could possibly feel. 

3.     Compose your set-up statement. Your set-up statement should acknowledge the problem you want to deal with, and then follow it with an unconditional affirmation of yourself as a person. 

"Even though I feel this anxiety, I deeply and completely accept myself." 

"Even though I'm anxious about my interview, I deeply and completely accept myself." 

"Even though I'm feeling this anxiety about my financial situation, I deeply and completely accept myself."  

"Even though I'm worried about how to approach my boss, I deeply and completely accept myself." 

"Even though I'm having trouble breathing, I deeply and completely accept myself." 

Now take another deep breath!

Now that you've completed the sequence, focus on your problem again. How intense is the anxiety now, in comparison to a few minutes ago? Give it a rating on the same number scale.     

5.     If your anxiety is still higher than "2", you can do another round of tapping. Keep tapping until the anxiety is gone. You can change your set up statement to take into account your efforts to fix the problem, and your desire for continued progress. 

             "Even though I have some remaining anxiety, I deeply and completely accept myself." 

 "Even though I'm still a little worried about this interview, I deeply and completely accept myself." And so on. 

6.     Now that you've focused on dispelling your immediate anxiety, you can work on installing some positive feelings instead. 

Note: This is a different approach from traditional "positive thinking." You're not being dishonest with yourself. You're not trying to obscure the stress and anxiety inside yourself with a coating of insincere affirmations. Rather, you've confronted and dealt with the anxiety and negative feelings, offering deep and complete acceptance to both your feelings and yourself. 

 Now, you're turning your thought and vibrations to the powerful and positive. That's what makes EFT so much more effective than the "positive thinking" techniques that many of you have already tried. It's not just a mental trick; instead, you're using these positive phrases and EFT tapping to tune into the very real energy of positivity, affirmation, and joy that is implicit inside you. You're actually changing your body's energy into a more positive flow, a more positive vibration. 

‘’I have faith in my ability to change." 

"I am joyful about these positive changes." 

"I am accomplishing so much." 

"I enjoy the calm and peace that I have." 

"I love the person that I am." 

"I am becoming a more relaxed and joyful person." 

You can use these positive phrases with the same EFT tapping points and sequences described above. 

Congratulations! You've completed your first EFT sequence. Keep reading to find out how to take EFT to the next level! 

Nicolas Ortner is the creator and producer of the documentary film about EFT, “Try It On Everything”. You can see a trailer for the film and more information

at http://www.tryitoneverything.com/cmd.php?af=1028566