Do You Need a Little Support?
by Monica Broadfoot Johnson, M.Ed., EFT - Adv
Just for Today: I will give myself only a prescribed amount of time to obsess about the negative, stressful parts of my day. If my negative thoughts take over, I will tell myself that I will acknowledge them only from _:00 until _:15. At that time I will go to a quiet place and really let it loose! Then when my time is up, I will focus on the positives of my day. Today's topic is for all people who work in the educational environment, but especially for the educators who are returning to school this week.
Today's Topic
Giviing Myself Time to Be Negative Without Having it Consume Me
Tap on the following, if the previous fits for you.
(KC) Even though I am already stressed in my job, I accept myself. How could this happen so quickly? Even though I can't seem to let it go, I accept myself. Even though I repeatedly retraumatize myself by my negative focus, and others are already tiring of my conversation, I accept myself. Even though I am basically a positive person, but I am feeling worn down already, I am a great person. (EB) Already overwhelmed. (SE) Listening to others' negativity and repeating it. (UE) I choose to focus on the positive, but I also choose to give myself a structured limited time to acknowledge this stress.(UN)I choose to remember why I am in education.CH) I choose to be my 100% (CB) I choose to give to others the same positive energy that I love to receive. (UA) I allow myself to feel that positive energy while I am passing it on. (R) I choose to forgive myself for any negativity that I might show. (TH)I love my healthy body, mind and spirit! Thank you for my balance, my focus and my good spirit!
Repeat this at least 4 - 5 times. You may also change the wording to fit your own circumstances more precisely. Do this daily, first thing in the morning.
Today's Topic
Giviing Myself Time to Be Negative Without Having it Consume Me
Tap on the following, if the previous fits for you.
(KC) Even though I am already stressed in my job, I accept myself. How could this happen so quickly? Even though I can't seem to let it go, I accept myself. Even though I repeatedly retraumatize myself by my negative focus, and others are already tiring of my conversation, I accept myself. Even though I am basically a positive person, but I am feeling worn down already, I am a great person. (EB) Already overwhelmed. (SE) Listening to others' negativity and repeating it. (UE) I choose to focus on the positive, but I also choose to give myself a structured limited time to acknowledge this stress.(UN)I choose to remember why I am in education.CH) I choose to be my 100% (CB) I choose to give to others the same positive energy that I love to receive. (UA) I allow myself to feel that positive energy while I am passing it on. (R) I choose to forgive myself for any negativity that I might show. (TH)I love my healthy body, mind and spirit! Thank you for my balance, my focus and my good spirit!
Repeat this at least 4 - 5 times. You may also change the wording to fit your own circumstances more precisely. Do this daily, first thing in the morning.
Tapping Points
Begin with the karate chop point which is on the side of the hand. While tapping on the karate chop point, say the 'Even though' statements from above. Then begin at the eyebrow(EB) point and tap about seven (7) times while repeating what is said. Move to side of eye (SE) and repeat, under eye(UE), repeat, under nose(UN), repeat, chin(CH), repeat, collarbone(CB), repeat, under arm(UA), repeat, rib(R), repeat and then to the top of the head(TH). This does not have to go in a precise order, once you know the acupoints.
Emotional Freedom Technique is an energy based therapy that has an extremely high success rate. It is simple to use, and can be learned by children and adults alike. It is based on the meridian points of the body. However, it has been simplified in order to allow people the empowerment of caring for themselves, once learned.
Here is an example of a procedure that you may use when upset.
1. Decide how upset you are by paying attention to your body; heart, stomach, tight shoulders, etc. Using a range from 0 to 10, with 0 being the least and 10 being the greatest, mentally decide how intense you are presently.
2. Begin tapping on the side of either hand on the fatty side between your wrist and your pinky finger (karate chop point). While tapping say something like, Even though I am so (Feeling Word), I accept myself. Repeat 3 or 4 times.
3. After you specifically state your negative upset feelings in as many creative ways as possible, then go to the meridian points on the following chart. While tapping about 7 times on each meridian point, say a quick reminder statement, such as I felt helpless, dumb, shocked, etc. Repeat until you begin to feel calmer. Keep repeating until your intensity level is 0 or close. Follow up with a round or two of positive or forgiving statements.
Here is an example of a procedure that you may use when upset.
1. Decide how upset you are by paying attention to your body; heart, stomach, tight shoulders, etc. Using a range from 0 to 10, with 0 being the least and 10 being the greatest, mentally decide how intense you are presently.
2. Begin tapping on the side of either hand on the fatty side between your wrist and your pinky finger (karate chop point). While tapping say something like, Even though I am so (Feeling Word), I accept myself. Repeat 3 or 4 times.
3. After you specifically state your negative upset feelings in as many creative ways as possible, then go to the meridian points on the following chart. While tapping about 7 times on each meridian point, say a quick reminder statement, such as I felt helpless, dumb, shocked, etc. Repeat until you begin to feel calmer. Keep repeating until your intensity level is 0 or close. Follow up with a round or two of positive or forgiving statements.