Hi,
It's Stefania,
And let's do something a little different today.
This is called tapping.
It's like giving your body a gentle tap-tap.
We tap gently on different energy spots in our bodies called meridians.
Tapping on these points while saying some positive things,
Positive affirmations can help us feel better when we're feeling upset or worried,
Or they can help us to relax before bedtime so we can have a really good sleep.
Today,
We're going to do a special tapping exercise to help us have a lovely,
Relaxing sleep.
We'll tap on some special points on our bodies while saying some positive words to help us feel good.
I'll guide you on the different tapping points,
And you can either repeat the words after me,
Or you can say them to yourself,
Or you can just tap and listen.
Whatever makes you feel comfortable.
It's all okay.
Before we start tapping,
Let's just practice on the tapping points.
First,
Tap on the side of your hand with the fingers of the other hand.
Just tap gently.
This is called the karate chop point.
Next,
Tap gently with your fingertips where your eyebrow starts,
Right near the middle of your forehead.
This is called the eyebrow point.
Then,
We have the side of the eye point.
Gently tap on the bone at the side of your eye where your temple is.
This area is quite sensitive,
So tap gently.
Then,
Under the eye,
Tap just below your eye on the bone above your cheek.
Then,
Under the nose.
Find the spot between your nose and your upper lip and tap it,
Like you're trying to tickle yourself.
Then,
We have our chin point.
Tap in the dip between your bottom lip and your chin,
Like you're tapping on a little drum.
Then,
We move on to the collarbone point.
Tap your fingers where the two sides of your collarbone meet,
Not on your collarbone,
But just under it.
It's like giving yourself a nice little gentle tickle.
Then,
Under the arm.
Feel for the spot on your side where your arm touches your body when it's down.
Tap a little bit below your armpit,
Kind of on your side.
Then,
The last point is top of the head.
Tap gently on the very top of your head in the middle,
Like you're wearing a beautiful crown.
And this is called the crown point.
Ready to begin?
We're going to try to tap to let go of our worries.
And have a lovely,
Relaxing,
Peaceful sleep.
Before we start,
Let's take a nice breath in.
Hold it for a minute.
And let it out gently.
And we're ready to tap.
Karate cha point.
Side of your hand.
Even though I had some worries today,
I am a good kid.
I remember the fun times today.
I am grateful for my friends and family.
I look forward to a good night's sleep.
Move on to the eyebrow point.
Inner point of your eyebrows.
Tap there.
I had some worries today.
Side of the eye.
But now,
I want to let them go.
It's time to relax.
Under the eye.
I can let go of my worries.
Under the nose.
I did some good things today.
Chin point.
Between your lip and your chin,
That little dip.
I am grateful for all the good things.
Collarbone point.
Tomorrow will be even better.
Under the arm.
On your side.
I look forward to a happy day tomorrow.
And the top of your head.
The crown point.
It's safe to let go and sleep now.
I am ready to sleep peacefully.
I am safe.
I am loved.
I can relax and sleep peacefully.
Okay.
Stop tapping.
And take a deep breath in.
Hold.
And out.
And feel the happiness spreading like a wonderful song throughout your body.
If you wake up during the night,
Try saying this positive affirmation to help you get back to sleep.
I am calm.
I am safe.
And I am ready for a peaceful,
Happy sleep.
Bye for now.
You are loved and you are safe.
