Dealing With Disappointment
Today I planned to drive out of town to do some shopping - but my paycheck, which I’d mailed to my bank, isn’t there yet. So the money I wanted to spend is suspended in time, waiting to be delivered. I’m grounded.
This caused a physical reaction - a narrowing and darkening of vision along with heat in the chest and arms, and of course there was accompanying emotional pain. I was worried about my finances! What if my check was lost or stolen? What if it never arrived? What a worry-wart I can be! Though life is full of disappointments, there are also ways to overcome them.
And what a great opportunity to use EFT, Emotional Freedom Techniques!
I used the setup phrase: “Even though my money hasn’t arrived at the bank yet and I’m worried about it, I deeply and completely accept myself.” Then I tapped using phrases like “worry about money” and “disappointment because the check isn’t there yet”, and “very upset because my check is not safe at the bank”.
It is such a simple thing to deal with life’s disappointing moments with EFT. Rather than going off on the kids, the spouse or the neighbors, we can use EFT to instantly feel better about whatever’s upsetting us.
The uses for this technique are endless. Having it as a tool to call upon when we’re disappointed and upset is a gift to us.
If you haven’t used EFT yet, I’m happy to tell you, it is easy to be effectively dealing with disappointment by using this simple system of tapping on energy meridians while vocalizing and concentrating on what you’re disappointed or upset about.
To Do EFT:
Start with a setup phrase that describes what you’re dealing with - your exact feeling of disappointment. Start the phrase with “Even though…” and add to that, “I deeply and completely accept myself.”
Examples:
Even though I gained five pounds, I deeply and completely accept myself.
Even though my grandchild broke her arm while I was watching her and I feel responsible, I deeply and completely accept myself.
Even though my husband broke his promise to take me out to dinner, I deeply and completely accept myself.
Even though I got an F on my test, I deeply and completely accept myself.
Even though I didn’t get the job I wanted, I deeply and completely accept myself.
After you formulate your setup phrase, you’ll repeat that entire sentence out loud three times while tapping on what we call the karate chop point, which is the side of the hand near the little finger. Or you could say it while rubbing the sore spot about four inches below your shoulder. (You’ll have to experiment to find the right spot.)
When that’s done, start tapping on energy meridians - in the same locations acupuncturists use to insert needles. Don’t panic! We’re simply tapping, not using needles! The locations on which to tap are clearly explained in Gary Craig’s free ebook on EFT. See the link below. We tap on each spot seven to ten times then go on to the next.
After tapping on my problem this morning, dealing with the disappointment of having an insecure money situation, I felt a lightness. A burden lifted from me. The fear dissipated. I felt free - emotionally free - of my financial worries.
I believe that you too can experience emotional freedom by using the techniques explained clearly on Gary Craig’s DVD’s and in his free e-book. I read the book and bought the DVD’s, and have been living a happier, more joy-filled life ever since.
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Happened upon this early this morning and it was the perfect subject to start off my day. I have just been learning EFT techniques and this gave me the boost I needed to begin my day by releasing the anxieties I have been dragging around with me unesscessarily for days now. THANK YOU! The Examples were very helpful and a good reminder of the scripts to use. Several were perfect as is.
Comment by Melinda — May 16, 2007 @ 5:13 am
Thanks for the comment, Melinda… I enjoy writing about EFT and I’m glad someone is using my ideas to get rid of anxieties!
Comment by Linda — May 29, 2007 @ 7:24 am
I like your blog and would love to swap links with you. I think my clients could benefit from your site.
Keith
Comment by keith clark — November 16, 2007 @ 2:30 pm
Good post. You make some great points that most people
do not fully understand.
“I used the setup phrase: “Even though my money hasn’t arrived at the bank yet and I’m worried about it, I deeply and completely accept myself.” Then I tapped using phrases like “worry about money” and “disappointment because the check isn’t there yet”, and “very upset because my check is not safe at the bank”.”
I like how you explained that. Very helpful. Thanks.
Comment by chiz — February 14, 2008 @ 12:35 pm
I’m glad to see others writing about EFT, it’s been such a wonderful discovery for me. I’ve been doing a lot of online research and listening to podcasts and of course tapping for myself as well with great results. Have you heard about the new dvd documentary that’s just been released? I watched it last week and think it’s going to be a great tool for sharing EFT with more and more people. I’ve got a post on my blog about it if you click on my site link.
Keep up the good work!
Comment by Sandy — April 14, 2008 @ 10:45 am