As the first date approaches, so do the worries about making a good impression, saying the right things, and looking your best. Use the following script to instantly feel more self-assured and at ease.
Find a quiet place where you can focus without interruptions. Take a few deep breaths to ground yourself. Assess how stressed you feel about the date from 0 to 10, with 0 meaning that you’re not stressed at all and 10 being extremely stressed. This will help you track your progress.
Start tapping on the Karate Chop point (side of the hand) and repeat:
- “Even though I’m feeling so stressed about this date and I’m afraid I’ll make a bad impression, I deeply and completely accept myself.”
- “Even though I’m worried I might say or do the wrong thing, I choose to relax and embrace who I am.”
- “Even though this date is making me anxious, I accept how I feel and I choose to trust that everything will be okay.”
Start tapping:
- Eyebrow (EB): This stress about the date.
- Side of Eye (SE): I’m so afraid of making a bad impression.
- Under Eye (UE): What if I say something wrong?
- Under Nose (UN): What if he doesn’t like me?
- Chin (CH): All this anxiety and fear.
- Collarbone (CB): I’m worried about how I’ll come across.
- Under Arm (UA): This fear of messing up.
- Top of Head (TH): I’m so stressed about this date.
- Eyebrow (EB): I want to make a good impression.
- Side of Eye (SE): But I’m afraid I’ll say something stupid.
- Under Eye (UE): What if I get nervous and can’t think straight?
- Under Nose (UN): What if I don’t look good enough?
- Chin (CH): All these fears about the date.
- Collarbone (CB): I don’t want to mess this up.
- Under Arm (UA): I’m worried about being judged.
- Top of Head (TH): I feel so much pressure.
- Eyebrow (EB): This fear of not being good enough.
- Side of Eye (SE): I’m afraid he won’t like me for who I am.
- Under Eye (UE): What if I don’t live up to his expectations?
- Under Nose (UN): I’m so nervous about how I’ll be perceived.
- Chin (CH): This anxiety is overwhelming.
- Collarbone (CB): I feel so much stress about this date.
- Under Arm (UA): I’m afraid of making a bad impression.
- Top of Head (TH): I just want to feel confident and relaxed.
Take a deep breath and continue with the positive reframing.
- Eyebrow (EB): But I’m open to the possibility that this date will go well.
- Side of Eye (SE): I choose to believe that I can be myself.
- Under Eye (UE): I am capable of making a good impression.
- Under Nose (UN): I release the need to be perfect.
- Chin (CH): I choose to relax and enjoy the experience.
- Collarbone (CB): I trust that being myself is enough.
- Under Arm (UA): I let go of this fear and embrace confidence.
- Top of Head (TH): I am calm, confident, and ready for this date.
- Eyebrow (EB): I trust in my own worth and value.
- Side of Eye (SE): I am open to having a great time.
- Under Eye (UE): I release all the stress and anxiety.
- Under Nose (UN): I choose to focus on the positives.
- Chin (CH): I am worthy of a wonderful connection.
- Collarbone (CB): I trust myself to handle this date with grace.
- Under Arm (UA): I am confident in who I am.
- Top of Head (TH): I am excited to see what this date brings.
Take a deep breath in, and as you exhale, imagine releasing all remaining tension and anxiety. Reevaluate how strong is the feeling on a scale from 0 to 10. Observe any changes in how you feel. Repeat this tapping sequence as needed until you feel more relaxed and confident. Remember, EFT is a personal journey, you can always modify the statements to better suit your feelings and experiences.
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