The Before You Go Out Tap: Social Anxiety Before An Event

Feeling anxious before an event, a party, a work night out or even just meeting a friend for coffee? This EFT tapping practice helps ease social anxiety before you head out. Tap along with me as we acknowledge the nerves and let your body settle. If any of my words don’t quite fit how you feel, simply swap them for your own.
It calms your nervous system so you can arrive feeling genuinely calm, not just pretending. Perfect for beginners, and for any social occasion that makes your stomach drop. Come back to it before every plan you have this week, however small, and notice how much easier it gets each time.

Transcript

Welcome to the before you go out tap. Feel calm, Clear and confident before you walk out of the door. Take a deep breath in. Hold. And breathe out. You can start tapping on the side of the hand. Repeat after me. You can close your eyes if you feel comfortable to. Even though I feel nervous about going out. And part of me is dreading going out because of how on edge I feel. I'm choosing to support myself right now. Even though I already feel tense and flustered. Right here and now, I am safe. Even though just meeting for a coffee can sometimes feel like a lot. I'm open to calming my body and walking out with more confidence. Top of the head. This nervous energy in my body. Eyebrows. I can feel I'm holding my breath and my thoughts are racing. What if I feel panicky when the focus comes on to me? Under the eye. I always feel like this before I go. Under the nose. I don't want to cancel. It's just I can feel so uncomfortable when I'm there. It's exhausting. I just want to feel safe and grounded. And free to enjoy the chat. Philippine. Letting go of any need to rehearse conversations before I leave. Under the arm. I don't have to feel 100% to go. Top of the head. By tapping, I am reminding my body that I am safe. By sending calming signals to my brain. In time, Being calm will become the norm in any social situation. Eyebrows. I'm choosing to go to this thing without putting any pressure on myself. I am safe to go and enjoy it. Side of the eye. I can show up exactly as I am. I am a good person. Under the eye. Even if I'm shaky I can still go. Under the nose. It's safe for me to be there and talk freely. It's okay if it's not perfect. I'm proud of myself for actually going. Under the arm. I'm relaxing into my body now and feeling more comfortable. Letting go of any remaining tension. Breathing into my belly. Hold. And breathe out. Relaxing my shoulders. Unclenching my jaw. Rub your hands together gently. You Place them over your heart. Take a slow breath in. Hold. And breathe out. Just remember that you are safe, You are supported and you are doing a lot better than you think.