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Audio Instruction:
Hero Tapping x3
(Time 4m42s)
Written Instruction:
This week I want to share one of my favorite tapping tools to use when we are trying to bring something new into our lives. This could be a professional change, a new or different type of relationship, or a change to your physical health.
When you use this tool you will choose just one thing to work on at a time. There are three steps to the tool and you will tap the entire time you are doing it.
Set-Up: Choose the change you want
Decide what you are going to tap for. In this example I am going to use doing the work I am doing but being able to reach many more people like Dr Phil does.
Step 1: Imagine someone you know who already has what you want
In my case this is easy, because it was part of my description. It might not always be that obvious. If you are looking for a long-term relationship imagine someone who has the relationship you want. If you want a different job imagine someone who is doing something similar to what you would like. If you want to be more physically fit, picture someone who is already fit.
As you imagine the person who is living that life see them go through their day. Imagine them talking to colleagues and friends, see them at home, and imagine them moving from place to place.
While all of this is going on pay attention to your emotions. Do you feel jealous, worthless, or hopeless that it will never happen to you? Stay with the image as long as the emotions stay with you.
Step 2: Imagine you have what you want
In this step try on what it is like to have this new thing in your life. How do you feel inside your skin?
Again, the whole time pay attention to the emotions that come up. Does this feel impossible, dangerous, uncomfortable, or unsettling? Keep tapping until the emotions subside.
Step 3: Imagine you know how others are reacting
Just like the previous step you will try on what it is like to have this new life, but this time you will imagine that you are having this in public. AND, as you move through your day, you can hear what people are whispering about you and you can read what they are thinking.
Do this for people as close to you as your family and as far from you as the barista who makes your coffee in the morning. Are they happy, dubious, jealous, or condescending?
Yes, you are right! This is the hardest step to do, but it will bear the most fruit.
The Goal
The reason we go through each of the these steps is to identify the limiting beliefs and dangerous emotions that will come up if we try to move towards our goal. If we are able to knock out these fears and emotions before we start then taking action will be much easier.
You don’t have to do all three steps in one sitting. This week it would easy to take 5 minutes a day and do one of the steps each day. You could work through the tool twice very easily this week. OR you could set aside 15 minutes twice this week and work right through it.
Please let me know if you have any questions in the comments below so that everyone can benefit. Also, let me know how the tapping goes with this one. I really love this tool!