EFT Tapping on Procrastination: An Adaptable Script for Tapping on Procrastination
- Randi Camirand
- Feb 19
- 3 min read
Rate the intensity (0–10):
“How strong is the procrastination or resistance right now?”
Setup Statement (Karate Chop Point – side of hand)
Repeat 3 times:
Even though I keep procrastinating and avoiding this task, I deeply and completely accept myself.
Even though part of me doesn’t want to start,I’m open to understanding what’s underneath this.
Even though I feel stuck or resistant,I honor that this might be my nervous system trying to protect me.
Round 1: Acknowledging the Resistance
Tap through each point while repeating reminder phrases.
Eyebrow:This procrastination
Side of Eye:This resistance to starting
Under Eye:I just don’t want to do it
Under Nose:Something in me is avoiding
Chin:I keep putting it off
Collarbone:Even though I know it needs to get done
Under Arm:I can’t seem to begin
Top of Head:This stuck feeling in my body
Pause. Ask: Where do I feel this in my body? Notice sensations.
Round 2: Exploring What’s Underneath
Eyebrow:Maybe this isn’t laziness
Side of Eye:Maybe something feels unsafe
Under Eye:Maybe I’m afraid of failing
Under Nose:Or afraid of getting it wrong
Chin:Or afraid of being seen
Collarbone:Or overwhelmed by how big it feels
Under Arm:This pressure in my system
Top of Head:My nervous system might be overloaded
Take a breath. Let the body settle.
Round 3: Validating the Protective Part
Eyebrow:Thank you for trying to protect me
Side of Eye:You don’t want me to fail
Under Eye:You don’t want me to feel shame
Under Nose:You don’t want me to be overwhelmed
Chin:It makes sense that you’d slow me down
Collarbone:You’re trying to keep me safe
Under Arm:I appreciate this protective response
Top of Head:Even if it’s not helping right now
Pause. Let out an audible sigh. Let that land.
Round 4: Creating Safety to Begin
Eyebrow:What if I don’t have to do it all
Side of Eye:What if I just take one tiny step
Under Eye:Just five minutes
Under Nose:Just one small action
Chin:I can move gently
Collarbone:I don’t need pressure
Under Arm:I don’t need to force myself
Top of Head:I can begin from regulation
Round 5: Installing Choice and Capacity
Eyebrow:I have handled hard things before
Side of Eye:I can start imperfectly
Under Eye:It’s safe to take one step
Under Nose:My body can stay grounded
Chin:I don’t have to rush
Collarbone:I can work in small pieces
Under Arm:I trust myself to pause if needed
Top of Head:It feels safer to begin now
Closing
Re-rate the intensity (0–10).
Then ask:
What feels different?
Does the task feel smaller?
What is one gentle next step?
End with:
I can move forward with compassion instead of force.
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