It’s hard to find the time to do things we enjoy, there are bills to pay, work, kids, commitments. It can feel like you never quite get caught up enough to tune into the wonder of life. Or to take care of the blocks and fears that may get in the way of experiencing life the way you want to.

For a long time, I lived a waiting game. I knew I would be able to enjoy life when I was slender and in perfect shape, my house was clean, and all my bills were paid. When I didn’t feel so rushed and out of sorts. When I fell in love. My life was far from miserable, but I wasn’t really being in the moment because I was so focused on that future time when everything would fall in place and I would LIKE my life.

There are still days when I get caught up in my to-do list. When I don’t have time to catch my breath. But I’ve been allowing more joy in my life, finding myself more present and really, much happier!

How? I learned about tapping and I started releasing some unhelpful decisions I made years ago. Like the one that said I could be happy when I was perfect. And the one that said enjoying activities took too much time.

If you would like to be more present, and enjoy even routine tasks (it makes them fun and lots easier!), let’s do some tapping!

Karate chop: Even though I’ve been too busy to enjoy what I’m doing, I’m open to being more present and noticing the small joys in life.

Even though life doesn’t seem very joyful, and I feel disappointed and cheated, what if enjoyment is all around me?

Even though I decided I had to earn my enjoyment by getting things done, what if joy is all around, just like air and sunshine, and I just need to tune in?

Top of the Head: Where is my enjoyment?!
Eyebrow: I’ve been working so hard to be worthy.
Side of the Eye: And I’m tired!
Under the Eye: I never get what I want.
Under the Nose: When is it my turn?
Chin: When do I get to feel good?
Collarbone: Do I deserve it?
Under the Arm: What do I need to do?

Top of the Head: Maybe I don’t need to do anything…
Eyebrow: Except allow it?
Side of the Eye: That would be too easy.
Under the Eye: And really hard!
Under the Nose: I haven’t practiced that.
Chin: Can I let it in?
Collarbone: What if I can?
Under the Arm: What if I don’t have to wait?

Top of the Head: What if I could notice my breathing,
Eyebrow: and enjoy the feeling of air moving in and out of my body?
Side of the Eye: Could I find delight in washing a dish,
Under the Eye: with warm soapy water?
Under the Nose: Notice my capable hands taking care of this for me?
Chin: It needs to be done anyway.
Collarbone: Why can’t I enjoy it?
Under the Arm: What if I can start feeling joy now?

Take a deep breath, and notice what you’re feeling. If you feel tension or fear in any part of your body, you may have just found a block to joy. Congratulations! I know blocks aren’t fun, but until we know they’re there, it’s hard to release them!

You may find it helpful to write down the sensation, and any emotions or beliefs that are associated with it (Just ask yourself, what is this feeling about, and listen for an answer), so you can tap on it. Or tap with this again to bring up those feelings when you have time to spend a few more minutes helping yourself.

I don’t know about you, but when I enjoy what I’m doing, I have more energy, I’m more creative, and I feel free.

The Law of Attraction works all the time.  To oversimplify this principle: if you focus on lack, you will get more lack, if you focus on abundance, you will open the door to attracting more abundance. The easy part for us is that this “law” leaves us with one simple job — to find a way to focus on joy, regardless of negative situations that may be circulating through our lives.  The more we focus on joy, the higher our vibration; the higher our vibration, the more abundance we attract into our lives. 

Does this mean we should be in denial about reality?  No, it just means that it is within our power to decide how much time we spend focusing on challenges that bother us, situations we are powerless over, or issues that make us optimistic and happy.  We get to choose…

Perhaps like many people these days, you may be worried about your financial situation, the mortgage payments or how you will be able to afford your children’s education.  The worries may all be valid…but it’s up to you to make time to focus on what is going well.

Perhaps you have some troubles at home with your kids or in your relationship.  It may seem factual to you – your teenager is getting into trouble and you should do something about it… but it’s also up to you to find time to write your gratitude list and focus on joy in your life.

We can’t control other people or our government, we can’t control our friends or adversaries, so why don’t we start controlling what we can — our focus on joy — and use this as a way to invite the Law of Attraction to partner with us to bring us what we want in our lives?  Remember, the higher your vibration, the more clear and pure your positive signal is to the Universe.  When your signal is clear, the Universe can ”hear” you and deliver what you want into your life. 

Try the EFT setup phrases below to refocus your energy…

EFT SETUP PHRASES:

The EFT SETUP Phrases for this topic are as follows:

While tapping the karate chop spot on either hand, repeat these phrases out loud, (or change the words to fit your exact situation).

“Even though I can’t help focusing on my problems, I deeply and completely accept all of me and my feelings.”

“Even though I have a bad habit of worrying about what’s wrong, I choose to make some new positive habits.”

“Even though I seem pulled towards my problems, I’m willing to start focusing on joy now.”

I have indicated where to tap while saying each of the phrases below. You may repeat the positive round more than once if you wish.

***Now for the phrases that focus on the problem***

Eyebrow: “I keep focusing on my problems.”
Side of Eye: “It’s one of my bad habits.”
Under Eye: “I want to focus on joy but I can’t.”
Nose: “I have this habit of focusing on negativity.”
Chin: “I have a lot of troubles right now.”
Collarbone: “I don’t know how to change my focus.”
Under Arm: “There is so much to worry about.”
Head: “All my worries…”

***Now for the positive focus on the solution***

Eyebrow: “I choose to focus on joy.”
Side of Eye: “I want to feel joyful.”
Under Eye: “But shouldn’t I focus on reality?”
Nose: “I appreciate so much joy in my life.”
Chin: “I love being more positive.”
Collarbone: “I want to focus on joy in my life.”
Under Arm: “I choose to feel joyful.”
Head: “I know just what to focus on to feel joyful…”

Then tap on the following phrases as you complete one more round:

Eyebrow: “I love knowing we all deserve abundance…”
Side of Eye: “I choose to tune into the guidance I am receiving…”
Under Eye: “I appreciate the prosperity in my life…”
Nose: “I love appreciating myself, my friends, my opportunities…”
Chin: “I’m grateful for all the new channels for abundance…”
Collarbone: “I appreciate exactly who I am…”
Under Arm: “I appreciate all the lessons I have learned…”
Head: “I am so grateful for all the prosperity in my life.” 

Now focus on the joy you are feeling, and really let it in!

Carol Look is the author of many popular products using the Law of Attraction and EFT. Sign up for her Abundance Newsletter and get her free e-book, Top Ten Tapping Scripts with EFT and Law of Attraction: http://www.attractingabundance.com