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ISSUE #18: How Feeling Overwhelmed Blocks Abundance... Special Announcements (See details below) ***New 2006 Attracting Abundance package...sign up for this special prosperity package and learn how to attract abundance and keep it! Particpate in monthly teleclasses to release limiting beliefs, listen to weekly tap-along recordings, and much more at a 60% discount. See below for details.*** ***Attend Success and Abundance Unlimited class with Carol Look and Steve Wells in Dallas, January 26 - 29, 2006.*** ***Join my Attracting Abundance teleclasses: January 17 at 8:00 pm and January 25 at 11:00 am (new time!)*** How Feeling Overwhelmed Blocks Abundance... The topic of "overwhelm" seems to be on my clients' minds this holiday season. While the New Year has officially started, many people feel stressed out and overwhelmed rather than refreshed and renewed. In this newsletter, I want to INSPIRE you to take care of yourself so you don't become overwhelmed again...and again...and again... What causes us to become overwhelmed? Sometimes basic anxiety overwhelms us; sometimes feeling overwhelmed is from a simple math problem...we have too much to do in too few hours, and other times, we feel overwhelmed and stuck when we feel inadequate as a result of comparing ourselves to others. (Of course there are outside influences like a death in the family that could kick you into this state as well, but we are talking about the overwhelmed feelings we contribute to and can do something about.) No matter where it comes from, feeling overwhelmed will INHIBIT your ability to attract your desires right now, so hopefully the tapping suggestions below will help clear it out. Unfortunately, we are often unaware that we are heading for the overwhelmed department until we arrive, so we need tools to prevent it, recognize it if it starts, turn the corner, and undo it. The signs I get that tell me I have entered the overwhelmed zone and am ignoring the signals is when I start dropping things! Fortunately, this is a sign that I can't avoid noticing. I drop the toothpaste, spill my breakfast, drop my keys more than once etc. It is very annoying, but it definitely gets my attention. Other classic signs of being and feeling overwhelmed are: No sense of humor Irritability Ineffectiveness throughout your day Lack of enthusiasm Uncharacteristic feelings of depression or inadequacy And more... Ask yourself when you felt this coming on and whether you consciously ignored it or not. Did you feel some of these symptoms, know you were burying yourself under too much work or too many family obligations around the holidays and yet you said "yes" anyway? We must take care of ourselves before we get overwhelmed, and if we have passed the point of no return, we must learn how to soothe ourselves back into a strong, healthy place. PAST NEWSLETTERS I highly recommend that newcomers review past issues of this newsletter. Reading them and tapping along will help you break through comfort zones very quickly. Past newsletters can be viewed by visiting: http://www.attractingabundance.com/newsletters. Below you will find EFT Setup Phrases followed by two rounds (one negative and one positive) for this newsletter's topic, How Feeling Overwhelmed Blocks Abundance.. 1. 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 feel paralyzed and overwhelmed by everything I have to do, I deeply and completely love and accept myself anyway." "Even though I'm afraid to believe that I am able to take care of myself when I am overwhelmed, I choose to accept and respect who I am and how I feel." "Even though I feel totally overwhelmed and stuck, I choose to love and accept exactly who I am and where I am on my journey." I have indicated where to tap while saying each of the phrases below. You may repeat this round more than once if you wish. (Those of you who are new to EFT may view a chart of the spots on my web site under the EFT pages.) ***Now, for the phrases that focus on the problem*** Eyebrow: "I feel totally overwhelmed right now." Side of Eye: "I can't seem to cope at all." Under Eye: "I don't know how I am going to get over this." Nose: "I feel overwhelmed and stressed out." Chin: "I don't know how to relax and accept myself." Collarbone: "I feel exhausted and overwhelmed right now." Under Arm: "I can't cope with my life." Head: "It's so overwhelming I don't know what to do first." ***Now for the positive focus on the solution*** Eyebrow: "I choose to take one step at a time." Side of Eye: "I love knowing I am strong and confident." Under Eye: "I appreciate who I am and how I got here." Nose: "I choose to allow myself to go at my own pace." Chin: "I allow myself to heal from this conflict about being overwhelmed." Collarbone: "I don't need to be overwhelmed anymore and I am so grateful." Under Arm: "I appreciate who I am and why I am here now and feel inspired to take care of myself." Head: "I love feeling free and grateful for my uniqueness now." Then tap on the following phrases as you complete one more round: I love knowing we all deserve abundance... I choose to believe in the guidance I am receiving... I appreciate the prosperity in my life... I love appreciating my body, my friends, my opportunities... I'm grateful for all the new opportunities for abundance... I appreciate exactly who I am... I appreciate all the lessons I have learned... I am so grateful for all the prosperity in my life. 2. RECOMMENDATIONS AND TIPS: My first recommendation for the New Year is to Count Your Blessings. Of course I have recommended this in past newsletters during the year, but it is particularly appropriate now. After I count my blessings of this past year, I set intentions for the coming year. (Some of you will recognize this next recommendation from the recent Master's article listed on Gary Craig's web site.) Refusal Tapping: When you are using EFT, do one full round of Refusal Tapping to get over the issue you have selected. We have all been told what to do, controlled on a regular basis, influenced by others and manipulated all our lives, and when trying to change, it is very natural to experience an enormous amount of emotional resistance. Part of us believes the change is threatening to our survival. Try giving this part of you a voice for a change, and feel the relief of saying No! Don't be surprised when this technique speeds up the change you were intending. (I highly recommend using this Refusal Tapping technique with chronic illnesses.) Your EFT round from the eyebrow point to the top of the head would proceed as follows: Eyebrow: I refuse to give this up... Side of Eye: Don't even try to make me... Under Eye: I am so happy I don't have to get rid of this... Under Nose: I refuse to change... Chin: You can't make me... Collarbone: Ha ha, I'm keeping this problem... Under the Arm: You can't make me get over this... Top of the Head: I REFUSE TO LET GO OF THIS ISSUE. ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS: My friend and colleague Jon Gordon is releasing his second book on tips and strategies to boost your physical and emotional energy, "The 10-Minute Energy Solution" this month. (This is not about energy therapy or EFT, but offers practical solutions for daily life.) The following quote is from Jon's web site announcement: "If you have ever said, "I wish I had more energy," then this book is right for you. Research suggests that the 3 things people want most today are money, time and ENERGY. While Jon can't create a 25-hour day, he can help you increase your energy which will make you more productive and successful with your time." You may order his book through http://www.10minuteenergysolution.com. Many of you know how I sound through my writing, but now you can hear my audio clip, The Power of Allowing Abundance:http://www.empoweringmessages.com/visitors/CarolLook.shtml. Many thanks to host "Coach Zev" who invited me to be the guest of the week for his popular new empowering messages web site. 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 3-1. NEW---2006 Attracting Abundance with EFT PACKAGE I am thrilled to remind you about the launching of my new prosperity package that could change your life by teaching you how to attract abundance and keep it! For those of you interested in bursting through to the next level of abundance this coming year, sign up for the 2006 Attracting Abundance with EFT package. The package includes the following goodies: (1) Attracting Abundance with EFT e-book plus its audio recordings (2) BRAND NEW weekly Attracting Abundance with EFT "tap along" recordings (52 separate files) (3) Teleclasses once a month for the entire year (4) Recordings of these teleclasses to use as often as you wish (5) 50% discount on any of my upcoming one day Attracting Abundance with EFT workshops in the world, and finally, (6) A bonus of the original 4-week teleclass recordings titled Success and Abundance with EFT. The products and services offered in this package are worth $525, and you will be receiving a 60% discount when you purchase the package for $199. If you didn't put this on your Holiday List, ask for it as a New Year's gift! This is a wonderful opportunity to break through any remaining barriers you may have to allowing prosperity into your life. Learn how to Attract Abundance with EFT and keep it! For details and ordering instructions, please visit http://www.attractingabundance.com/packages.html. 3-2. Attracting Abundance Teleclasses My monthly teleclasses---Attracting Abundance with EFT---are being sold out in advance. The next 90-minute class is on Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at 8:00 pm Eastern time, followed by a one-hour class another on Wednesday, January 25 at 11:00 am Eastern time. The focus for both classes will be on clearing and releasing any limiting beliefs or conflicts that are blocking your prosperity. You will be able to "borrow benefits" with participants all evening, then listen to the call as many times as you wish once you download the audio recording. The positive feedback has been thrilling, and the results continue to flow in. (Please note the "take responsibility for yourself" waiver, the teleclass etiquette rules, and the permission clause for me to record the classes.) For registration and details, please visit: http://www.attractingabundance.com/teleclasses.html. (If you enjoy the teleclasses and are interested in participating in my new year long program, check out my new 2006 Abundance Package which offers monthly teleclasses, weekly tap-along sessions, and more for a 60% discount. http://www.attractingabundance.com/packages.html.) 3-3. Attracting Abundance with EFT in paperback For the new paperback version of "Attracting Abundance with EFT" you may visit amazon.com or go directly to the publisher. The "Attracting Abundance with EFT" e-book is still being offered with a bonus of the entire e-book recorded on Internet audio files for the introductory price of $29.95. The response has been overwhelmingly positive. This offer has been extended to February 1, 2006 at which time the price will go to $39.95. http://www.attractingabundance.com/book.html#ebook. 3-4. INTERNET RADIO SHOW: Attracting Abundance: The Energy of Success: January 3 & January 10, 2006 For two enjoyable seasons, I have been hosting a series on Internet radio called: "Attracting Abundance: The Energy of Success." To those of you who have been tuning in, I have appreciated your enthusiastic feedback! Please note the new day and time of the show: Tuesdays at 10:00 am Pacific time, 1:00 pm Eastern time. You may still tune in to last year's interviews with EFT experts and abundance lovers by visiting: http://www.attractingabundance.com/voiceamerica.html. The first show of the new season on Tuesday January 3 at 10:00 am Pacific time/1:00 pm Eastern time will feature EFT Founder, Gary Craig, and the topic will be "Opening Different Doors for Healing." On January 10, I will interview Mary Sise, President of the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology, about the effects of trauma on the brain and how Energy Psychology methods such as EFT have been helping traumatized clients. For more on Mary and her work, please visit http://www.integrativepsy.com. 3-5. Success and Abundance Unlimited with Carol Look and Steve Wells What happens when two of the world's leading EFT experts and peak performance specialists join forces? They offer a dynamic, irresistible and transformative learning experience that will provide you with tools and breakthroughs that can change your life! Success and Abundance Unlimited: Advanced Techniques for Creating an Abundant Life. (As an introduction to Steve and Carol and how they work, use the link below to listen in to our f*r*ee teleclass: "Tips from the Experts: Using EFT for Success and Abundance") EFT experts Steve Wells and Carol Look will be presenting a 3-day workshop on Success and Abundance Unlimited in Dallas, Texas the last weekend in January, 2006, preceded by a one-evening Fast track EFT course for beginners. Do you want to: Attract financial abundance? Enhance your relationships? Improve your health and reduce stress? You will learn Advanced Energy Techniques to: Break Through the emotional barriers to success Release limiting beliefs that have held you back Leave fear of success and failure in the past Activate the Law of Attraction Create a success identity ONE WORKSHOP ONLY! January 26-29, 2006 in Dallas, Texas For details and registration information, visit http://www.attractingabundance.com/workshop_schedule.html. Pay online through the coordinators' web site here: http://www.DashOfLife.com/workshops.htm. Link to teleclass, "Tips From The Experts" In this teleclass Steve Wells and Carol Look outlined some of the most powerful ways they have used EFT to achieve goals and attract abundance. They also gave a sneak peak into what they'll be offering in their exciting upcoming joint Success and Abundance Unlimited seminar in Dallas in January 2006. http://www.audioacrobat.com/play/WtLf7KKs http://carollook.audioacrobat.com/download/a300e593-4c80-5255-fbc9-59292712613b.mp3 Again, I appreciate those of you who have taken the time to write me about your experiences and successes. I am always interested! If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at Carol@CarolLook.com. Thanks, Carol http://www.attractingabundance.com (Disclaimer: While EFT has been used by thousands of therapists, nurses, social workers, psychologists, doctors, and individuals worldwide with exceptional results and minimal negative side effects, this does not mean that you will not experience any side effects. If you use EFT on yourself or others, you are advised to take full responsibility for yourself and the treatment.)