EFT tapping script: After Making a Mistake at Work

Use this session after a mistake at work when panic, embarrassment, or self-criticism is making it difficult to respond clearly.

Tap gently with two fingers, about seven times on each point. Say each phrase out loud or quietly in your head. There's no perfect way to do it.

Round 1: Say what's true

1. Side of handI made a mistake and I feel panicked.
2. Top of headI keep replaying what happened.
3. EyebrowI am worried about what people will think.
4. Side of eyePart of me wants to hide from this.
5. Under eyeMy body is reacting like everything is at risk.
6. Under noseI am being very hard on myself.
7. ChinI wish I could undo the moment.
8. CollarboneI can admit that I feel embarrassed.
9. Under armThis mistake feels bigger than it may be.

Take one easy breath. Notice whether anything has shifted, even slightly. If nothing has changed yet, that is completely okay. Keep breathing, and we will continue.

Round 2: Soften it

1. Side of handI can pause before I respond.
2. Top of headA mistake is information, not my identity.
3. EyebrowI can separate the facts from the panic.
4. Side of eyeI can take responsibility without attacking myself.
5. Under eyeMy body is allowed to settle.
6. Under noseI can ask for help if I need it.
7. ChinI only need to find the next useful step.
8. CollarboneRepair can be simple and honest.
9. Under armI can carry less shame into this response.

Take another slow breath. Notice what feels different now. You do not need the feeling to disappear. See if there is simply a little less pressure, or a little more choice in how you meet this moment.

Round 3: Choose what's next

1. Side of handI am capable of addressing what happened.
2. Top of headI can speak clearly and directly.
3. EyebrowI can learn without defining myself by this.
4. Side of eyeI trust myself to make a thoughtful repair.
5. Under eyeMy worth is not decided by one moment.
6. Under noseI can tolerate an imperfect workday.
7. ChinI know how to take the next step.
8. CollarboneI can move forward with integrity.
9. Under armThis mistake does not get the final word.