Welcome.
The theme of this tap is putting yourself out there.
I've noticed that many people have a desire to show up in the world in a way that they feel they have some resistance to.
Maybe they want to pursue a dream or a goal,
Which would require putting themselves out there and they immediately feel uncomfortable.
Today we're going to focus on this topic.
If you're new to tapping,
We're going to do this through two simple things.
Tapping lightly on specific parts of our body while we talk about the subject in a call and response fashion.
Ideally you'll say the words I'm saying out loud,
But if you can't,
Just tap along and repeat in your head.
And if I say something that doesn't resonate with you,
Feel free to replace the words so that the statement makes the most sense for you.
If you're ready,
Go ahead and close your eyes.
Take a deep breath in through your nose with an audible exhale out your mouth.
Identify an area of your life where you have a strong desire for something and you sense you're holding yourself back.
Even if there are a few things that come to mind for this tap,
Just choose one.
You can always come back to do this tap again on the other topics.
Maybe you desire expanding or growing your business in a way that would have you show up on social media,
But you have some resistance.
Or you want a partner,
But you feel that would require putting yourself out there.
You'd like to present an idea at work or to your friends or family and you haven't because you're afraid to put yourself out there.
Once you've decided what area comes to mind,
Give yourself a rating on a scale of 1 to 10 in terms of the resistance you feel to putting yourself out there.
1 being next to no resistance and 10 being extreme resistance.
As we tap,
You may feel yourself wanting to yawn,
Burp,
Emote.
This is all really normal.
Don't hold back.
When you're ready,
You can open your eyes or keep them closed.
We'll start by finding the sore spots on the front of the chest and giving them a gentle rub.
Take full responsibility for your own well-being and begin by repeating after me.
There's a part of me I'm afraid to share with the world.
Take a deep breath.
There's a part of me I'm afraid to share with the world.
There's a part of me I desire to share with the world,
But I'm holding back.
Tapping the start of the eyebrow.
Even though there's a part of me I'm afraid to share with the world,
I love and accept myself.
Tapping the side of the eye.
If that's too difficult to say,
You can say,
I'm open to loving and accepting myself.
Tapping under the eye.
Even though there's a part of me I'm afraid to share with the world,
I'm open to loving and accepting myself.
Tapping under the nose.
I have a yearning to be seen.
Tapping under the lip.
There's a part of me that wants to be seen.
Tapping the chest.
There's something inside me that wants to be expressed.
Deep breath.
Tapping the top of the ribs.
There's something inside me that wants to be expressed,
But I'm afraid.
Tapping the side of the ribs.
I'm afraid of what other people will think.
Tapping the inner wrist.
Take a moment and list out loud all of the terrible things you think someone might say if you really put yourself out there in the way you desire.
Continue.
Tapping the side of the thumb.
I'm afraid people might say,
Who do they think they are?
Tapping the top of the index finger.
I'm afraid people might say,
They're not smart enough.
Tapping the middle finger.
I'm afraid people might say,
What do they know?
Tapping under the ring finger.
I'm afraid people might say,
They're not pretty enough.
Tapping the top of the pinky.
I'm afraid that people will judge me.
Tapping the side of the hand.
I'm afraid that people will judge me.
Deep breath.
Tapping the top of the head.
Even though I don't put myself out there because I'm afraid people will judge me,
I love and accept myself.
Another deep breath.
Tapping the inner eyebrow.
It's normal to want people to like me.
Tapping the side of the eye.
It's normal to want people to like me.
Tapping under the eye.
Because I've been worried about people laughing at me,
I've been holding back a part of myself.
Tapping under the nose.
Because I've been worried about people rejecting what I have to say,
I've been holding back a part of myself.
Tapping under the lip.
Because I've been trying to keep myself safe,
I've been holding back a part of myself.
Tapping the chest.
Even though I've been holding back a part of myself,
I love and forgive myself.
Tapping the top of the ribs.
Sometimes I judge people when they put themselves out there.
Tapping the side of the ribs.
Even though I sometimes judge people who put themselves out there,
I love and accept myself.
Tapping the inner wrist.
It's possible that when I feel judgment towards others who put themselves out there,
It's because they're showing me something I desire.
Tapping the top of the thumb.
It's possible that when I feel judgment towards others who put themselves out there,
It's because they're showing me something I desire.
Tapping the top of the index finger.
There's a part of me that wants to be brave enough to put myself out there.
Deep breath.
Top of the middle finger.
There's a part of me that wants to be seen.
Tapping under the ring finger.
There's a part of me that wants to be expressed.
Tapping the top of the pinky.
It's possible that the world needs this part of me that I've been holding back.
Tapping the side of the hand.
It's possible that the world needs this part of me that I've been holding back.
Deep breath.
Tapping the top of the head.
It's possible that once I start putting myself out there,
Other people will respond positively.
Tapping the inner eyebrow.
It's possible that once I start putting myself out there,
Other people will respond positively.
Tapping the side of the eye.
It's possible that even if people judge me,
I'll be completely fine.
It's possible that even if people judge me,
I'll be completely fine.
Tapping under the nose.
It's possible that if I put myself out there,
I'll inspire other people to do the same.
Deep breath.
The world is waiting for me to put myself out there.
Tapping the chest.
The world is waiting for me to put myself out there.
Tapping the top of the ribs.
The world wants me to put myself out there.
Tapping the side of the ribs.
The world wants me to put myself out there.
Tapping the inner wrist.
I am brave.
Taking a deep breath.
One more time.
I am brave.
Tapping the top of the thumb.
I'm open to the possibility of dropping any and all fear I have about putting myself out there.
Tapping the index finger.
I'm open to the possibility of dropping any and all fear.
I have about putting myself out there.
Tapping the middle finger.
I'm open to the possibility that starting to put myself out there will feel good.
Tapping under the ring finger.
I'm open to the possibility that starting to put myself out there will feel good.
Tapping the top of the pinky.
I love and accept myself.
Deep breath in through the nose.
Audible exhale.
Tapping the side of the hand.
I love and accept myself.
Deep breath.
Gently tapping all over the body.
I love and accept myself.
I love and accept myself.
When you're ready,
You can rest your hands on your lap.
With your eyes open or closed,
Take a moment to check in with how you feel.
Where is the number you identified earlier about your resistance to putting yourself out there?
Without any expectation,
Noticing if there was a shift.
Taking a moment of gratitude for yourself and what it takes to show up for yourself in this way.
Taking one last big deep breath.
When you're ready,
Opening your eyes if they were closed and moving into the rest of your day.
Thank you for being here with me.
