Another anchoring technique allows you to move between two states that are very far apart – say, panic and solitude.

How to Chain Anchors

1. First, find a quiet area where you can sit comfortably and be free from distractions.
2. Next, decide on the stimulus for your anchor. We recommend a series of points on your arm or leg.
3. Now, decide what feeling or state you want to anchor (for example, panic). Think of a time when this feeling or state was very strong. Use as many of your senses as possible.
4. Once you are fully immersed, perform the stimulus only as long as the sensation is very strong.
5. Break state.
6. Identify the next state (for example, mild anxiety). Immerse yourself in it and anchor it using the next spot on your chosen limb.
7. Break state.
8. Repeat steps three through seven until you have reached the desired state.
9. Test all anchors. Remember to break state between each one.
10. Perform the first anchor action. Once you are fully immersed, perform the second one. Once you are fully immersed in that state, let go of the first anchor and perform the third. Continue until you reach your destination.
11. Let go of your stimulus and experience the desired state.
12. Repeat steps 11 and 12 until you have this technique mastered.
13. Break state.
14. Perform the first anchor action. If you recall the state and the experience, you've been successful. If your recall isn't as strong as you would like, repeat steps 11 and 12 a few more times.
15. Next, think of a real life scenario where you might want to use this anchor. Imagine yourself in the scenario and use the anchor. Can you see yourself being successful? If not, repeat steps 11 and 12 a few more times.