When I asked my Facebook group members what topic they'd like for my next tapping script, sleep was far and away the most popular request. My video on Tapping for Better Sleep is my most-watched video on my Youtube Channel.
It is obviously a really common struggle for many people, and that's why I'm teaming up with my friend Angela Thompson, a yoga therapist and sleep specialist, to bring you an online course to help you sleep better. Want to be the first to know when it's ready? Let me know via email: alice@tapwithalice.com
This script is for you if you struggle to let go of the day and have racing thoughts and a busy mind at bedtime.
My other tapping script for sleep is for those who wake up in the middle of the night and can't get back to sleep, who feel a heavy weight of worry in the small hours of the night.
You might like to print off this tapping script so that you can avoid the blue light from your screen for a few hours before bed.
*If you are new to tapping, first watch some of my free videos to learn how to tap.*
Please bear in mind these tips for using tapping scripts effectively:
· Tapping scripts are a guide, to give you ideas of what to say. Tailor it to resonate with YOUR feelings and words. If something doesn’t resonate with you, leave it out or change it to something that works for you. Be specific not global (‘frustrated with too many Zoom meetings’, not just ‘frustrated’).
· If you get triggered or overwhelmed, drop the words and KEEP TAPPING. Just use No-Words Tapping until you feel calm, and seek the help of a qualified EFT practitioner or other healthcare professional.
· Say the words out loud as you tap on each of the points.
· Before you tap, rate your feeling on the topic from 0-10 where 0 is no intensity and 10 is very high intensity. Each time through the points rate it again. Keep repeating the tapping script, changing the words as you need, until you reach 1 or 0. If you get stuck around a 4 or 5, probably something else is coming up – please reach out if you need help.
TAPPING SCRIPT FOR SLEEP – GROUNDING AND RELAXING
Side of the hand: Even though I can’t sleep and my mind is racing, deep down I am OK.
Even though I don’t feel relaxed – I feel wide awake! – I accept that’s how I’m feeling right now.
Even though I really need to sleep now but I just can’t drop off, that is just how it is and I’m sending myself some love.
Eyebrow: I can’t sleep.
Side of the eye: I feel wide awake.
Under the eye: I don’t feel relaxed at all.
Under the nose: My mind is racing all over the place.
Under the mouth: I just can’t drop off.
Collarbone: My mind is full of thoughts.
Under the arm: But I really need to sleep now.
Top of the head: I just can’t sleep.
Side of the hand: Even though I feel my body isn’t relaxed, I choose to release any tension in my body.
Even though my mind is full and busy, I choose to allow my mind to release all thoughts just for now.
Even though I feel the effects of upset or tension in my day, I choose to release all emotional tension for the time being.
Eyebrow: My body isn’t relaxed.
Side of the eye: My mind isn’t relaxed.
Under the eye: My emotions are disturbed from the day.
Under the nose: What if I could release all that tension just for a while?
Under the mouth: I choose to release tension from my body.
Collarbone: I choose to allow my mind to let go of thoughts.
Under the arm: I choose to release emotional upset from my heart and mind.
Top of the head: I choose to allow it all to drain away.
Side of the hand: Even though I’m still not feeling sleepy, I choose to feel completely relaxed and comfortable.
Even though I can’t stop thinking, I choose to allow my breath to become a little deeper and a little slower.
Even though I need to sleep and I’m not asleep yet, I choose to let go of all expectations and enjoy a relaxing rest with my eyes closed.
Eyebrow: I’m still not sleepy!
Side of the eye: I need to sleep!
Under the eye: I can’t do this! I can’t stop thinking, I can’t drop off!
Under the nose: What if I could let go of all these expectations?
Under the mouth: How would it be to lie down and relax and breathe?
Collarbone: I choose to feel completely relaxed and comfortable.
Under the arm: I choose to allow my breath to become a little deeper and a little slower.
Top of the head: I choose to let go of all expectations and enjoy a relaxing rest with my eyes closed.
Still having sleep issues? I’d love to talk to you about how I could help you further – please contact me to set up a free 20 minute chat!
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