In order to measure progress, it’s important to rate the problem before and after applying EFT. This is usually done using a 0-10 rating scale.
For issues involving emotional intensity or physical pain
(e.g. anger, headache):
- Ask yourself “On a scale of 0 to 10, how bad/intense does it feel?”
- Zero means no intensity or discomfort at all
- 10 means the worst it has ever been or could be
Example:
For issues involving beliefs
(e.g. “I’m no good at maths”):
- Ask yourself “On a scale of 0 to 10, how much do I believe this?” or “How true does it feel that…”
- Zero means you don’t believe it at all
- 10 means you believe it completely
Example:
