The Belief Flip

The Belief Flip

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Andy Hunt, 2012

A simple and effective way to neutralise limiting beliefs using Emotional Freedom Techniques

Andy Hunt

Practical Wellbeing

What Is A Belief?

We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world. The Buddha

A belief is an idea about your experience that you hold to be true.

Such an idea guides your actions, filters your experience, gives or denies you permission to act, lets you know how things work and what things mean.

Dissolving Limiting Beliefs

In standard EFT you can use a variety of approaches to soften limiting beliefs.


In standard EFT you can use a variety of approaches to soften limiting beliefs.Persistent tapping on the belief statement to soften it over time.



Neutralise the memory of the events that lead to the formation of this belief.




Use some clever reframing in your tapping to verbally loosen the belief.




Use some clever reframing in your tapping to verbally loosen the belief.

Use the Choices process.

What Is The Belief Flip?

The Belief Flip is a simple reframing pattern that you can use on many types of belief.



It will typically neutralise the belief with just a few rounds of tapping.




It works by bending the old belief so far out of shape that it breaks.




It works by bending the old belief so far out of shape that it breaks.

It might take a little bit of effort to fully get the pattern at first, but it is worth it.

What Can You Use It For?

The Belief Flip works well with beliefs that involve permissions and black and white thinking. These kinds of beliefs often start with: I always / I never I am always late

I cant I cant control my eating

I am not I am not allowed to be happy

I must / I must not I must be in control

Nobody / Everybody Nobody loves me

The Belief Flip is not limited to these kinds of beliefs, with a little practice you can use it for all sorts of beliefs.

How To Flip A Belief


1. Split the belief into two pieces.


1. Split the belief into two pieces. 2. Flip the meanings of each piece to create a set of four tapping phrases


1. Split the belief into two pieces. 2. Flip the meanings of each piece to create a set of four tapping phrases 3. Tap on those phrases, in sequence, to neutralise the original belief.

Splitting The Belief

Examples of limiting beliefs

I am always late

I cant control my eating

I am not allowed to be happy

I must be in control

Nobody loves me


I am always late




Nobody loves me

Each of these beliefs can be split into two parts


I am always | late




Nobody loves me


I am always | late

I cant | control my eating



Nobody loves me


I am always | late


I am not allowed | to be happy


Nobody loves me


I am always | late



I must be | in control

Nobody loves me


I am always | late



I must be | in control

Nobody | loves me

Flipping The Pieces

Each piece of the belief can be flipped to it's opposite:I am always | late

Flipping The Pieces

I am always | lateI am always I am never

Flipping The Pieces

I am always | lateI am always I am never

late early

Flipping The Pieces

I cant | control my eatingI can't I can

Flipping The Pieces


control my eating eat continuously

Flipping The Pieces



eat like a maniac

Flipping The Pieces



eat like a maniac

gorge myself

Flipping The Pieces



eat like a maniac

gorge myself

stuff my face

Flipping The Pieces

I am not allowed | to be happyI am not allowed I am allowed

Flipping The Pieces


to be happy to be miserable

Flipping The Pieces

I must be | in controlI must be I must not be

Flipping The Pieces


in control relaxed

Flipping The Pieces


in control relaxed

flexible

Flipping The Pieces


in control relaxed

flexible

balanced

Flipping The Pieces

Nobody | loves me

Flipping The Pieces

Nobody | loves meNobody everybody

Flipping The Pieces


loves me hates me

Building The Flip


loves me hates me

Building The Flip


loves me hates me

1. Nobody loves methe original belief

Building The Flip


loves me hates me

1. Nobody loves methe original belief2. Everybody hates meflip both parts

Building The Flip


loves me hates me

1. Nobody loves methe original belief2. Everybody hates meflip both parts3. Nobody hates meflip the second part of the original

Building The Flip


loves me hates me

1. Nobody loves methe original belief2. Everybody hates meflip both parts3. Nobody hates meflip the second part of the original4. Everybody loves meflip the first part of the original

The Belief Flip Process

I will always be poor



I will always | be poor



I will always | be poorI will always I will never




be poor be rich




be poor be rich

1. I will always be poororiginal belief




be poor be rich

1. I will always be poororiginal belief 2. I will never be rich flip both parts of original belief




be poor be rich

1. I will always be poororiginal belief 2. I will never be rich flip both parts of original belief3. I will never be poor flip first part of original belief




be poor be rich

1. I will always be poororiginal belief 2. I will never be rich flip both parts of original belief3. I will never be poor flip first part of original belief4. I will always be richflip second part of original belief


The Tapping(no setup statement required)


EB. I will always be poor


EB. I will always be poor SE. I will never be rich


EB. I will always be poor SE. I will never be rich UE. I will never be poor


EB. I will always be poor SE. I will never be rich UE. I will never be poor UN. I will always be rich



CH. I will always be poor



CH. I will always be poor CB. I will never be rich



CH. I will always be poor CB. I will never be rich UA. I will never be poor



CH. I will always be poor CB. I will never be rich UA. I will never be poorTH. I will always be rich

Steps Of The Belief Flip Process


Identify the belief


Identify the belief

Say the belief statement out loud to rate its intensity


Identify the belief


Split the belief into its parts


Identify the belief



Identify the opposite of each part


Identify the belief




Build the sequence of tapping statements


Identify the belief





Tap through the sequence of statements


Identify the belief






Test the strength of the belief statement


Identify the belief







If necessary tap through the sequence and test again


Identify the belief







If necessary tap through the sequence and test again

Rinse and repeat as necessary


Comment of swapping of the flipping to get the final statement as positive as possible.














1. I not allowed to be happyoriginal belief





1. I not allowed to be happyoriginal belief 2. I am allowed to be miserableflip both parts of original belief





1. I not allowed to be happyoriginal belief 2. I am allowed to be miserableflip both parts of original belief3. I not allowed to be miserable flip second part of original belief





1. I not allowed to be happyoriginal belief 2. I am allowed to be miserableflip both parts of original belief3. I not allowed to be miserable flip second part of original belief4. I am allowed be happyflip first part of original belief



EB. I not allowed to be happy


EB. I not allowed to be happy SE. I am allowed to be miserable


EB. I not allowed to be happy SE. I am allowed to be miserableUE. I not allowed to be miserable


EB. I not allowed to be happy SE. I am allowed to be miserableUE. I not allowed to be miserableUN. I am allowed be happy



CH. I not allowed to be happy



CH. I not allowed to be happy CB. I am allowed to be miserable



CH. I not allowed to be happy CB. I am allowed to be miserableUA. I not allowed to be miserable



CH. I not allowed to be happy CB. I am allowed to be miserableUA. I not allowed to be miserableTH. I am allowed be happy

Real Life Example

The longer I wait the safer it gets 8/10

Real Life Example

The longer I wait the safer it gets 8/10The longer I wait the less I wait

Real Life Example


the safer it gets the more dangerous it gets

Real Life Example



1. The longer I wait the safer it gets

Real Life Example



1. The longer I wait the safer it gets2. The less I wait the more dangerous it gets

Real Life Example



1. The longer I wait the safer it gets2. The less I wait the more dangerous it gets3. The longer I wait the more dangerous it gets

Real Life Example



1. The longer I wait the safer it gets2. The less I wait the more dangerous it gets3. The longer I wait the more dangerous it gets4. The less I wait the safer it gets

Real Life Example

EB. The longer I wait the safer it getsSE. The less I wait the more dangerous it getsUE. The longer I wait the more dangerous it getsUN. The less I wait the safer it gets

CH. The longer I wait the safer it getsCB. The less I wait the more dangerous it getsUA. The longer I wait the more dangerous it getsTH. The less I wait the safer it gets

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you installing a positive belief?No, the Belief Flip dismantles the old belief so that something new can take it's place. (It may, or may not, be the positive belief).



I often feel confused after the belief flip, is that normal?Yes, once the old belief is gone you brain has to sort through all the elements, memories, feelings that constructed that old memory to update it. This re-filing and re-assessing can take time and you may feel a little confused or disoriented for a while afterwards.



I often feel confused after the belief flip, is that normal?Yes, once the old belief is gone you brain has to sort through all the elements, memories, feelings that constructed that old memory to update it. This re-filing and re-assessing can take time and you may feel a little confused or disoriented for a while afterwards.

What should I do if an old memory pops up during the process?Stop the Belief Flip process and resolve any memories related to the old belief the Movie Technique or some other EFT process.

Important

If your belief is the result of traumatic, or multiple incidents of trauma or abuse, this process probably wont be enough to undo the belief. You may need extensive work with EFT or other modalities to take care of those experiences before you can use the Belief Flip on these beliefs.If you suspect this is the case, seek the help of a suitably qualified and experienced practitioner.

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