Tapping Mindfulness Technique

Summary

The presenter guides viewers through a tapping mindfulness practice intended to help ground anxious or heightened emotions. It can be used as a quiet self-care routine or discreetly during a stressful moment, such as before a meeting, exam, or difficult conversation.

The presenter encourages being gentle with yourself: the sequence doesn’t need to be perfect, and you can use only the points you remember.

Practice and strategies

1. Choose something to focus on. Bring to mind a feeling, situation, or self-critical thought you’d like to settle.
2. Use a self-acceptance phrase. As you tap, repeat: “Even though I am feeling [emotion]” or “Even though [situation], I love and accept myself deeply and completely.” You can say it even if you don’t believe it yet.
3. Tap gently but firmly—enough to feel the pressure, without causing pain—at these points:
   • Outer edge of the hand
   • Top of the head
   • Between or just above the eyebrows
   • Temples
   • Upper lip
   • Chin (optional)
   • Chest or heart area
   • Under the arm
4. Move through the points in sequence, repeating your phrase at each one. Use one side or switch sides.
5. Repeat several rounds. The presenter suggests five rounds, or as many as feel useful. You can shorten or adapt the sequence when needed.
6. Pause afterward. Sit quietly, with your eyes open or closed, and breathe. Repeat the tapping if you wish.
7. Practice self-kindness. Don’t judge yourself for forgetting a point, changing the order, or feeling unsure. Continue until you feel somewhat calmer.

Presenter/source: Steff Gallante (channel attribution)