WITH ANDREA CRISP
When You Feel Not Enough
TAPPING FOR INADEQUACY
What if the fear of not being enough isn’t proof that you’re falling short—but a sign that you’re ready to hold more?
In this episode of The Soul Aligned Podcast, we’re using tapping (EFT) to work with the fear of not being enough and the belief that no matter what you do, it will never be enough.
If you’re an intuitive woman, coach, healer, or entrepreneur who struggles with feeling inadequate, overgiving, or doubting whether you’re ready for what’s next, this episode is for you.
WHEN NOT ENOUGH SHOWS UP
You may notice the fear of not being enough in your business, your client sessions, or your friendships. It can show up when you’re preparing to grow, take a risk, or let yourself be more visible.
You might find yourself:
Overgiving or doing more than feels sustainable
Questioning whether you’re good enough to do your work
Feeling like you need to prove your value
Worrying that what you offer won’t be enough
Holding back from a new launch or opportunity
Doubting yourself as you become more visible
Believing you need to do more before you’re ready
These patterns can surface just as you’re approaching a new level of growth—whether that means more visibility, a launch, higher income, or a leadership role.
TAPPING FOR THE FEAR OF NOT ENOUGH
In this guided EFT tapping practice, we’ll make space for the feelings of inadequacy and the fear of not being enough.
You don’t have to force yourself to feel confident or push the fear away. Instead, tapping gives you a chance to acknowledge what’s coming up with compassion and reconnect with your own self-trust.
Fear isn’t proof of who you are. And when it appears, you can meet it without letting it decide what’s possible for you.
WHAT WE EXPLORE IN THIS PRACTICE
During this guided tapping session, you’ll be invited to work with:
The fear of not being enough
Feelings of inadequacy
Overgiving and proving your worth
Limiting beliefs
Fear that your work or offers won’t be enough
Self-trust as you grow
Receiving support
MOVING THROUGH FEAR
There’s a difference between moving through the fear and moving the fear through.
When a limiting belief shows up, you may be tempted to push it away and move on. But trying to whack-a-mole your way past every belief can leave you fighting the same fear again and again.
Instead, you can pause, notice what’s happening, and meet yourself with compassion. Self-trust doesn’t mean the fear never appears. It means you can stay connected to yourself when it does.
SOUL REFLECTION
Where am I telling myself that I’m not enough?
What would trust invite me to do next?
Give yourself a moment to notice what comes up. You don’t need to have all the answers right away.
CONNECT WITH ANDREA
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RESOURCES
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PRODUCTION
Original Music and Production By Stephen Crilly
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Hi, welcome to the Soul Align podcast. Today I'm going to be leading you through an emotional
freedom technique tapping practice. And this is specifically designed for you to tap through any
feelings you have around feeling like you're not enough or like there is not enough or something
about you or your situation is just not meeting the mark, is inadequate.
So as you tap with me today, I invite you to make sure that you're in a space where you will be
undisturbed, where it's quiet, and where you can allow yourself to meet whatever needs to come up
in your life right now. So with your feet planted both on the floor,
I just invite you to settle in. You're going to be tapping with two fingers.
on the side of your hand and just follow along with me, this is the first time you've ever tapped
before, then just follow even by listening because I will direct you exactly where you need to tap.
Bring to mind a moment when the thought of not being enough has been present for you.
Maybe it's in your leadership, your business. the impact that you want to make,
or even the patterns that you have been moving through in your family. And notice what comes up in
your body. Where do you feel the fear?
If it feels useful, give it a number between zero to 10, zero being doesn't feel a lot of fear at
all, 10 being the highest. And let's tap on the karate chop.
Even though part of me feels like I'm not enough, I meet myself with compassion.
Even though I worry about not doing enough or showing up enough,
I can acknowledge the fear without letting it define me.
Taking a nice deep breath in through the nose and
releasing.
Even though this fear feels very real in my body, I'm open to the possibility that I can stay with
it one breath at a time.
We're going to move to the top of the eyebrow.
This fear. of not being enough.
Side of the eye. The pressure to do more. To be more.
Moving under the eye.
I notice how this fear feels in my body. Taking a nice deep breath in.
Moving under the nose.
What if I'm not ready?
Under the chin.
What if I don't have enough to offer?
Moving to the collarbone.
I'm noticing that story of lack and of limitation.
Let's tap under the arm.
I don't have to push away this feeling.
Top of the head. I can let myself feel what's here.
Taking a nice deep breath in through the nose.
Noticing what has shifted.
Doesn't have to disappear right away. Allow yourself the space. We're going to do the second round
starting at the top of the eyebrow.
Maybe this fear is showing up at the edge of something new.
Side of the eye.
At an edge that I haven't crossed before.
Under the eye.
More visibility. More responsibility. More opportunity.
Under the nose. And it makes sense that my body needs time to feel safe with having more.
Under the mouth. I can move at a pace that feels supportive.
Collarbone.
And I can create room in my body for this next step. Just make sure you're continuing to breathe.
Under the arm. I can feel the fear and still choose what matters to me.
And top of the head.
I'm allowed to expand and grow.
At my own pace. Taking in a nice deep breath in through the nose.
Just letting your shoulders drop. Feeling the chair beneath you.
Now let's invite trust in. Top of the eyebrow.
I'm open to trusting myself.
Side of the eye.
I am enough even when I'm learning.
Under the eye.
I'm doing enough in this moment.
Under the nose. I can show up honestly, not having to be perfect under
the mouth. And I can trust that small, steady changes will help me move forward
and under the collarbone. And I can trust myself to meet what comes next.
Let's move under the arm.
There is room for me to grow, to expand, to receive.
Top of the head. And I can still be me. Making space for more.
One moment at a time.
Taking a nice deep breath in.
And just notice what is happening in your body. And I invite you to ask yourself,
what would trust invite me to do next? Just staying curious to what comes forward for you.
There's no need to force any certainty right now. You don't have to make any big changes.
You can allow yourself to sit in the unknown until what is known makes itself known to you.
So friend, I hope this tapping exercise helped you to sit with the fear and to move the fear
through. Feel free to do this tapping exercise. size anytime you feel the fear of not enough,
of not having enough or being inadequate. Anytime you're at an edge that you need to move through
to the next level. And I thank you for joining me today. If you haven't already,
followed along on YouTube. Please make sure you subscribe or on the podcast player of your choice
and feel free to connect with me and all of my information will be located in the show notes.
Thank you for joining me today. Until next time, trust your soul knows the way.
Original music and production by Stephen Crilly.
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