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fingers (you stand a better chance of hitting the specific point) and tap firmly enough to feel it, yet don’t tap hard enough to have it hurt. (We are not trying to beat the anxiety out of you here; Homer would not take kindly to that approach!)
Step 1: Entry Grading
As you now know, Reward/Gratitude is one of the three ele- ments of creating neuroplastic change. You need to be able to have a tangible measure of how well the Tapping process is working, so you can invest Reward in your improvement.
Find a quiet place and sit in a comfortable and upright position. Privacy is best. It is ideal to speak aloud the phrases as you master this process.
Reflect on the last time you were freaked out about being in the presence of a snake. Really go there: Relive that moment, recalling as many details as you can, where you were, the time of day, who was with you, the sight/colour/shape of the beast and any sounds or smells. Really invest in the memory, and yes, this will ramp you up, and that is OK.
Once you really feel you are re-experiencing the moment in your head, grade your fear on a scale. Ask yourself:
“As I reflect now, in this moment, on the thought of being exposed to this snake, how upsetting is it on a scale from 0-10, zero being I could not care less, and ten being flat out panic?”
Note this number. It should ideally be 6/7 plus. If it is lower than this, you can still continue to work on the issue, but note that the drop in anxiety may not feel as dramatic.
Step 2: The Set-up Phrase
Begin by tapping on the Karate Chop point, the side of either hand. While continuously tapping on the Karate Chop point (KC),
repeat this phrase 3 times:
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