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to tap  at a distance for whatever issue you want to address.
EFT and Asthma
EFT works great for asthma. Of course, strongly recommend that use
it in conjunction with inhalers and other medication. Not surprisingly,
several current research studies support the notion of an emotional
component to asthma. EFT addresses the emotional components quite
efficiently.
Regardless of the source of an asthma attack, it can be scary to
experience and to witness. It is also a life-threatening event and
should never be taken lightly.
EFT setups for asthma:
(Note: If you are working with someone during a full-blown attack,
they may not be able to say the setup. Don t worry about it. Just say
it for them and tap away. If you are tapping for yourself, you may
hum the words or just say them in your mind.)
Even though I can t catch my breath, I am a great kid.
Even though I can t breathe&
Even though I have this tightness in my chest&
Even though I have this tight cough&
Even though I am scared because I feel like I can t breathe&
Even though I am embarrassed because everyone is looking at me&
Even though I am anxious that this breathing problem won t stop&
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Even though I always have an asthma attach when I am around a
dog/cat&
Even though I am afraid that I will have an asthma attack&
Even though I can t fill my lungs up all the way&
Even though I feel lightheaded&
Even though I feel nauseous because I can t breathe&
Again, this is an issue that can be tapped on proactively. If your child
experiences asthma attacks during certain times of the year or under
certain circumstances that tap for those ahead of time:
Even though I always have asthma in the spring&
Even though I always have an asthma attack when we run track at
school&
If you are the parent of an asthmatic, tap on your own fears and
concerns. It is natural to want to protect your child. By tapping on
your own concerns, you can assure that your actions will be proactive
and not overprotective.
EFT and Sports Performance
Okay, I m sorry, but I just have to get on my soapbox one more time
before I get into this. Please evaluate your child s involvement in
sports from a very gentle point of view. I have seen an alarming trend
of children starting sports as young as four years old!
Please Note: Children under the age of seven do not have the
developmental skills to participate in any sport that has rules. They
don t understand rules. They won t follow rules, not because they
choose not to, but because their brains just don t work that way.
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Young children must have free playtime. They will be ready for
organized sports soon enough. Free play allows for the optimal
growth and development of gross and fine motor skills that later
enhance sports performance. Don t let them waste their precious free
time standing in line following a series of drills to make them better
soccer players, baseball players or whatever! Some research shows
that children who start sports earlier actually become worse players
than those who start at a developmentally appropriate age.
So, if you, as a parent, are just dying to see your little baby make it to
the  big leagues in your favorite sport, then DON T let them start
playing it until they are ready. Readiness can come at any age, with
some kids blossoming at 13 or 14 years old. Very few four-year-old
soccer players will still be on the field ten years later. But quite a few
players who start soccer at age eight or nine will enjoy it and keep
playing.
Secondly, be aware of your own motivations and drives for your child
in sports. Sometimes we get a little caught up in living our own
dreams and desires through our children. Yes, there are prodigies,
like Tiger Woods, out there. But truly, these kids are by far the
exceptions. Listen to your kids. If they don t really want to play a
sport or be on a team, don t force it. There are many other ways to
stay fit and socialize.
If you feel that your motives in pushing a child into sports may be
questionable, then tap on those motives!
Even though I want my child to be first string defense on the
football team, and he prefers birdwatching, I deeply and completely
love and accept myself.
Even though I may be pushing my child into a sport because I was
successful in sports&
Even though I may be pushing my child into a sport because I
wasn t successful in sports&
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Even though I may be trying to live out my dreams through my
child&
Even though I am embarrassed that my child is not as good at sports
as the other kids&
Even though I want my child to play sports, I now painlessly release
my child and honor his choices and celebrate his uniqueness and
beauty.
Thirdly, is winning really so important? I have had so many
traumatized children in my practice who have had their self-esteem
injured by overzealous coaches and parents who have focused on
winning a game rather than the joy of playing. (See the section on
EFT and Self-Esteem and EFT and Trauma).
True sports successes grow and develop into their personal best when
they are inspired to be THEIR best, not BETTER THAN the other
guy. A real athlete competes with himself to be his best!
Okay, I m done. (Note: These are all my personal opinions and do not
necessarily reflect the opinions of management!)
Having said all of that, now let me discuss how EFT can be used very
successfully to improve sports performance. Some of our clients have
used EFT on their golf game with great results!
Some athletes merely tap on the basic points without using a setup
right before they engage in sports. Golfers can tap just before a drive.
Divers can tap just before they leap off the board and take the plunge.
Below are some setups to try for sports performance. Don t be afraid
to get really specific if you need to. For example:
Even though my right arms seizes up before I make a pitch, I am a
great kid.
Even though I am nervous about the game, I am a great kid.
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Even though I am afraid that I will drop the ball&
Even though I am nervous about everyone watching me&
Even though the whole game depends on me&
Even though I m not good at defense&
Even though I m not good at rebounding&
Even though I m afraid I m going to fall&
Even though I m afraid I m going to land on my ankle funny&
Even though I m scared I ll get hurt on this apparatus&
Even though I m sad that we lost&
Even though I m disappointed that we lost&
Even though I always swing at bad pitches&
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