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Want To Improve Your Self-Discipline? Tap For A Better Night’s Sleep

June 17, 2013 by Gene Monterastelli

I recently came across this very interesting quote on one of my favorite websites explore:

The amount of sleep you get predicts the discipline your body can produce. Why? Sleep deprivation depletes the glucose level in your pre-frontal cortex, Barnes writes. This has consequences for your decision-making: If you don’t get enough sleep, you leave your self-control engine running on empty. If you do get enough sleep, you restore that fuel base.

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I knew that sleep was important, I knew that I always felt better after a good night’s rest, and made better choices as a result.

I just didn't have a clue as to why that was the case.

If you are interested in the full research study on what was discovered you can check out details on the study.

Now that that is clear, did you know that it is really easy to tap for good night’s sleep?

Here is how I tap for a good night of sleep. The link will take you to the tapping script I use before I go to sleep and also a pdf you can print out and put on your nightstand so you don't forget to do it.

Tap for a good night’s sleep.

Get a good night’s sleep.

Improve glucose levels in your pre-frontal cortex.

Make better choices tomorrow.

Everybody wins!

Do it tonight: Tap for a good night of sleep!

75 Hours Of Free Training And Insight From The Brightest Minds In EFT (No Signup Required)

June 16, 2013 by Gene Monterastelli

With the publication of last week’s podcast there is are over 75 hours of free EFT training and insight from some of the brightest minds in the change work field. You can find the full podcast archive at TappingQandAPodcast.com.

To make it easier to find some of the best stuff I have created this handy list of some of the best of the best.

Please add your favorites in the comment section below.

Steve Wells shared what I think is the simplest and most elegant approach to tapping
in EFT For Self-Acceptance.

The tool I recommend most for clients to use when tapping on there own is The Grounding Process.

The tool I recommend most for clients to use when they tap for loved ones is
Talk About, Talk To, And Talk As If

I love what all my guests have to share. If that weren't the case they wouldn't be on the podcast. With that being said the guest I have learned the most from is Gwenn Bonnell.

The EFT For Improving Performance interview rocked the way I see the healing process and led me to write There Is No Such Thing As An Emotional Action.

I love it when readers and listeners share their insights about the podcasts. What Does Forgiveness Really Mean? has been the most commented upon episode.

From time to time I get interviewed. Here is the favorite interview I did:
Why I Hate The Word Manifest

Finally, I have two lists of the most downloaded podcasts. Because I changed the way I track downloads in March of 2011 I have a list of top 5 downloads post- and pre-March 2011.

Most downloaded post March 2011:

Most downloaded pre-March 2011:

The Inconvenient Truth About Shame And Guilt

June 13, 2013 by Gene Monterastelli

Good Morning!

We all know that shame and guilt are debilitating.

When I am feeling either of those emotions I would rather hide under the covers or eat unhealthy quantities of cookies and cream flavored ice cream than face the world. (Yes, cookies and cream ice cream is my go-to for unhealthy emotional eating!)

I hate feeling guilty or ashamed! But did you know that when we feel these emotions we are more likely to make choices that hurt us AND more likely to hurt others as well?

Here is the inconvenient truth about shame and guilt (I warn you that if you read this it will change the way you approach these emotions): https://tappingqanda.com/?p=9085

Once we realize we need to deal with shame and guilt (or any other issue for that matter) we need a plan of attack for tapping.

This week I wanted to share with you how carrying an eraser in my pocket has transformed the way I tap.

If you have ever wondered how I think about my personal tapping work, here is the key: https://tappingqanda.com/?p=9093

I hope you find these two tools helpful this week!

As always, let me know what I can do for you.

Gene

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How Carrying An Eraser In My Pocket Changed The Way I Tap – Tapping is not about tapping something in or tapping something out. It's about clearing away what is unneeded. In this podcast I explain how an eraser helps me to know what to tap for.

Your Guilt Is Holding You Back AND It's Holding Others Back – Over the last few weeks I have done a lot of writing and recording on guilt and shame. It is clear that guilt and shame can hold us back, but did you know that guilt and shame can hurt those around you too? Here is why…

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Pod #113: How Carrying An Eraser In My Pocket Changed The Way I Tap

June 12, 2013 by Gene Monterastelli

One of the questions I receive a lot from people new to tapping is, “Aren't you worried that you will tap something bad in?”

That is a reasonable concern. Often when we are tapping we are saying phrases about how we would like our life to be better while we are tapping. From the outside it almost looks like we are driving the positive phrases into our body and our mind.

But that isn't what is really happening.

Instead, from my point of view at least, we are in the process of clearing out inaccurate beliefs and perceptions.

In this podcast I explain what I think is really happening when we are tapping, how we can be more successful with our tapping, and why the big pink eraser I have in my front pocket informs the way I tap.

Your Guilt Is Holding You Back AND It’s Holding Others Back

June 11, 2013 by Gene Monterastelli

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Over the last few weeks I have done a lot of writing and recording on guilt and shame.

There have been two reasons for this. First, they have come up a lot in client calls as of late. Second, because they have been coming up so much for my clients I have been reflecting on them a lot in my own life. As I have stated before, shame is the emotion I find the hardest to deal with and the most debilitating.

If you missed some of the recents posts on this topic, make sure you check out here, here, and here.

A few weeks ago I attended the Spring Energy Event in the Hudson River Valley in New York. One of the speakers said something really interesting about guilt. (Unfortunately, I can't remember who said it to give proper credit. If you were there and remember who it was please let me know so I can give credit.)

The statement was, “When you feel guilty about something you are holding the other person in a victim state.”

That is an amazing thought!

When I think I have done you wrong, not only does my guilt impact the way I see myself, but it also impacts the way I see you, and therefore the way I interact with you.

When I feel like I have hurt you, I will call you less, be hesitant in your presence, and be reluctant to spend time with you. Even if you don't think I have done you wrong, my feeling of guilt about something I have done to you will hurt you now.

For me this is a real eye opener. I know it is good for me to tap for my own guilt, but taking care of myself isn't always my strongest motivation to do work. But, I am more willing to do things that will help my loved ones.

By understanding that tapping for my own guilt and shame will help others encourages me to tap.

If you are looking for an easy way to tap for guilt or shame you can tap along with me in this short video.

What are your thoughts about seeing our own guilt as something that hurts others? Let me know below in the comments.