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there are thousands of videos on tapping. I particularly like this one How to Tap by Jessica Ortner. There is also the book, The Tapping Solution by Nick Ortner which is excellent and has diagrams to show you exactly how to do it.
Pull your focus inward and breathe:
When you are in the midst of a challenge, it is so easy to be consumed by what is happening. Try pulling your attention off the situation or the other person. Bring your focus inward and breathe deeply. Negative energy can build very quickly in your body. The next thing you know you are nauseous or you have a headache. When you feel that tightness building sit and do some breath of fire. It is a breath similar to a dog panting. You breathe in and out rapidly for a couple of minutes. Contracting your belly when you exhale. It clears the tension very quickly. Be grateful for your breath as you feel better. When you are in the throes of a situation your mind runs to the past or to the future with fear, anxiety and judgement. Doing this breathing practice brings you back to the present moment, where you can connect with a peaceful feeling again.
Dump your scary thoughts:
I am amazed at how quickly and effective this next practice is. I often wake up feeling gripped by something. The fear is building in my body. I take out my notebook and I start to write whatever comes into my mind. I am not concerned about spelling, grammar or even finishing sentences. I just want to get what is running through my mind out. A good ten minutes of this and your body and mind just relax. I don’ t even bother to reread the material because it starts with mostly fearful thoughts that are no longer in my head. It’ s interesting that towards the end of ten minutes you are writing much more selfinquiry statements. It brings you right back to a peaceful place where you can often can do a morning meditation still sitting in your bed.
If you will implement these three practices, you can build so much gratitude into your daily experience. You will experience less fear and insecurity. You will feel more positive, connected and clear. The most powerful tools you can implement are free. So go for the GRATITUDE!
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Mal Duane- Using her own life experiences as a catalyst, Women’ s Life Recovery Coach and bestselling author Mal Duane is passionately committed to empowering women in releasing the shackles of shame, pain and self-condemnation to live a life of passion and purpose. Mal is an esteemed“ Architect for Change” and blogger on MariaShriver. com, host of the highly successful teleseries, Reclaim Your Life as well as the bestselling author of Alpha Chick: Five Steps for Moving from Pain to Power as well as a bestselling co-author in many other titles. Visit www. MalDuaneCoach. com to claim your free Life Recovery Kit today.
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