01/24/2026
My Tapping experiment...
A few months ago, I stopped wearing my Oura ring.
If you’re not familiar, it’s a ring that tracks sleep, heart rate, steps, and other health data.
I originally got it to understand my sleep better and the info is interesting.
For the last six months, I’ve had nights here and there where I just couldn’t sleep.
Lying there staring at the ceiling.
Sometimes it was pain.
Sometimes a racing heart.
I didn’t fight it, but I was curious.
And another thing.
After a full night’s sleep, wouldn’t you expect to feel rested?
Except that most mornings, I get up to feed the cats and then find myself lying back down on the couch while the coffee brews.
and fall asleep again… often for another hour.
And while that extra nap feels nice, I’d rather be starting my morning self-care routine.
So I decided to change something.
Because I believe sleep is one of the most crucial parts of health.
Two weeks ago, I added something new to my evenings: EFT, also known as Tapping.
It’s a simple method that helps you work with the subconscious.
Each night as I settle in to bed, I tap and repeat these three reminders:
1. I sleep deeply
2. I heal deeply — my body knows how to heal what needs healing
3. I wake feeling refreshed and ready for the day
So how’s it going?
No middle-of-the-night wakefulness.
Less pain this morning.
No racing heart.
And in the last 7 days, I skipped that morning nap four times.
Progress.
Next step: dig out my Oura ring, charge it, and see what it says.
I’d love to know — what do you do to get better sleep?
Reply and tell me. I’m always learning too.
With care,
Ellie
Helping well-seasoned humans build self-care that actually makes a difference
PS I’m not certified in EFT or anything like that, just sharing what’s working for me.
If you want to try it, look up The Tapping Solution by Nick Ortner or do a quick YouTube search.
It’s simple and easy to add to your self-care practice.
