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Tapping to Release Frustration

9/30/2014

Have you ever felt so completely frustrated and angry that it literally ruined your whole day? How about week? Month? Yeah, I hear ya!

This past weekend my frustration around something I've been dealing with for over a year reared it's ugly head. Thankfully, I'm very close to eliminating this stress from my life, but almost monthly something will pop up with this situation and make me so incredibly aggravated that it ruins my day. I get super cranky, I'm short with people, I view everything from a very defensive viewpoint... and i hate it! There could literally be nothing else wrong - everything could be amazing! - and this one situation flares up, causes me stress, causes immense frustration and I'm left pissed off and feeling like I'm hitting my head against the wall trying to take back control.

Since this frustration lasted longer than I was happy with, I decided to take back control of the situation the only way I KNOW I can- my perception. I have a choice every time something like this happens... I can stay angry or I can accept the issue, take whatever steps needed to rectify the issue and return to the present moment. And that's just what I did yesterday. And again today ;)

So if you find yourself aggravated or frustrated with something, try this EFT (Tapping) Practice to get yourself back to the present and way less stressed:

SET UP STATEMENT:

(tapping the outer edge of your hand (karate chop) - doesn't matter if you tap on right side or left)

Even though I'm feeling frustrated with this situation, it's not permanent and I have the choice to stay present and not let it effect my emotions and experiences negatively (REPEAT 3 TIMES WHILE TAPPING HAND)

1) EYEBROW

I hate feeling so out of control.

2) SIDE EYE

I am BEYOND frustrated with this situation and I feel so helpless

3) UNDER EYE

I hate that my frustration carries over into other places of my life and makes me snap/short with people/defensive

4) UNDER NOSE

I may need to deal with this situation right now, but I don't have to let it consume me. My negative energy feeds my stress and anxiety

5) CHIN

I want this frustration and anger to fuel me to take steps to solve this issue. I can make progress in the right direction and take back control and feel empowered

6) COLLARBONE

Just because I'm angry, doesn't mean I'm weak or helpless. I acknowledge these feelings and I am ready to let them go.

7) UNDER ARM

I'm going to take all of these negative emotions and use them to serve me in a positive and productive way

8) CROWN OF HEAD

This situation frustrates me, makes me angry and causes me stress, but I have the POWER and ABILITY to NOT let it take control of me

Flow through that Tapping practice as many times as you need! As you can see, I began some positive statements in there to take it full circle, however if you need to just let it all out ( vent away!) then tap just on your frustrations for a few cycles until you are ready to use the positive statements. If it doesn't feel right to 'let it go' in one Tapping, then tap until you get it all out... then begin this one. Sometimes a tapping sesh needs to go into the deepest darkest places first before you can be ready to let go!

Get Tappin'

Sat Nam

XO, b

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Mini Mantra

9/11/2014

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Every day we have a choice.

We may not be able to control what's going on around us, but we can shift our perspective.

When we choose to face our fears, continue on our path and push past our boundaries, we are choosing to be strong. It won't always make things easy, but it WILL make us capable.

sat nam⭐️

XO, b

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Celebrate the Milestones

9/9/2014

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Hi friends!

I just got back from vacation and am still trying to get back into the swing of things! Even though it was only a week, it always feels like I've been away forever when I return from a trip. But I'm still happily refreshed and rejuvenated. It's good for the soul to get away every once and awhile. I speak to that a lot in my yoga classes- the idea of spending time on yourself in order to replenish. It's so easy to give and give until we get depleted.

The trip we took was a very special one because it's where we spent our honeymoon 7 years ago. This was our third time back. We're kind of addicted to this place! But there's also another really important reason why I love this place. Back when we first went was at the height of my anxiety. Traveling, as I'm sure you can imagine, was a nightmare experience for me. To get to this hotel is easily a couple of flights and then a 90+ minute cab ride. When we first went I made myself so sick over this travel day that by the time we reached our hotel I was barely able to stand up straight without feeling incredibly ill. That car ride was the scariest and most stressful part for me and I spent a good part of the trip dreading the ride back to the airport.

I was also too anxious to try a lot of the activities that the resort had to offer... which left a lot of time where we just sat around the room or hung out by the beach. I wasn't in the mind frame to take advantage of everything and it was a bummer.

The amazing part is that I always remember those initial days each time we go back on this trip. The flights and car ride don't seem scary anymore. I am excited to try new things and explore different experiences. I have so much more fun now. I really appreciate the fact that I have these moments when I can remember how far I've actually come on my journey through anxiety.

The path is one of the most important parts of the journey because there will be leaps of faiths and times where you step backwards. There will be challenges and triumphs. You'll face hurdles of all kinds and experience freedom. Most importantly, you'll realize how truly strong you are.

Think back about your journey thus far. It doesn't matter if you're just taking the first steps or have been going through this for years. Celebrate your victories and acknowledge them! That cab ride is one of mine :) I have a lot of them and I bet if you think about it, you have quite a few too!

My refreshed soul is going to teach some yoga tonight and then go for a run. My first official training run for my Disney Half Marathon in January. <-- another milestone I plan on celebrating!

sat nam

xo, b

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I'm a formerly anxious chick that found my zen on the mat. I used yoga, pranayama and yogic philosophies to alleviate my debilitating anxiety and get my life back on track. Now, I spend my time teaching yoga, coaching others and helping people find a more peaceful path in life.

* The opinions expressed on this blog are solely my own and what personally worked for me. Always consult a physician before starting any new yoga or workout routine.

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