Don’t forget — it’s not just about turkey, stuffing (and getting stuffed)! How easy it is to forget about the meaning of the word: Giving Thanks.

What are you thankful for this holiday season? Here is a useful EFT exercise: make a list of all of the things that you are NOT thankful for, and tap on the worse ones. For example:

I am NOT thankful for the economy.

Put that sentence at the top of a page, and then list as many specifics as you can. Be sure to include your feelings and a SUDS number. Here are some examples:

Keep writing down all of your concerns about the economy and tap until you feel some relief, and your SUDS levels are way down. Then make a new list (based on Pat Carrington’s CHOICES method), and list all of the things you ARE thankful for about money. Come up with at least 10, and tap on these points:

EYEBROW: I am thankful that____ I have a home____.

SIDE OF EYE: I am thankful that___I have a place to eat on Thanksgiving___.

UNDER EYE: I am thankful that___________________.

UNDER NOSE: I am thankful that___________________.

CHIN: I am thankful that___________________.

COLLARBONE: I am thankful that___________________.

UNDER ARM: I am thankful that___________________.

UNDER BREAST: I am thankful that___________________.

KARATE CHOP: I am thankful that___________________.

You can do this on any topic. Pick an area of concern, like: “MY HUSBAND”. List all of the things that bug you about him: He doesn’t compliment me; He never does the dishes; he leaves his dirty socks on the floor—-. Tap on the worst negative stuff, bring the SUDS levels way down, and then do your thankfulness list: I’m thankful he never cheats on me; I’m thankful that he’s nice to my mother; I’m thankful that he takes out the garbage, etc.

So, enjoy the holiday, and put lots of THANKS in your Thanksgiving!

Blessings,

Kiya