Lately, I have spent some time reflecting on the question “Am I happy?” I am not the type of person to spend a lot of time contemplating questions of this nature (I find they are an antidote to being happy). Yet, I think a lot of people these days are stressed and worried. I think a lot of us are wondering about the staying power of happiness in tough times. My answer? I have many
Lessons in Hope By: Lisa Jackson, NLP Master Practitioner & Executive Coach dis·ap·point-verb (used with object) 1. to fail to fulfill the expectations or wishes of: His gross ingratitude disappointed us. 2. to defeat the fulfillment of (hopes, plans, etc.); thwart; frustrate: to be disappointed in love. When was the last time you lost something you really cared about? How did you feel? In 2006, in the space of one year, I lost my home,
In the NYT today is another of the reports I’m finding more and more of these days. The theories behind NLP that were so outre when first proposed 30 years ago are now being re-proposed and validated with increasing frequency by mainstream science particularly in the field of neuroscience. Here’s a lovely and simple example one such study of how we construct our inner reality. The folowing paragraph in particular could have been taked directly
The first variation on the Swish, the distance/color swish, is a nice variation. Here it is, again from the classic NLP Comprehensive 24 Day Practitioner Training Trainer’s Manual. A number of people have asked about this classic. Here’s the link to more information, and a special savings for you – enter this coupon code “Classic” (no quote marks) and get $100 off the cost of the manual! Frame: Size/brightness is only one (out of literally
Of course NLP is manipulative. That is one way to put NLP processes and understandings to work. Human behavior is by nature manipulative. From our first breath we manipulate our environment and caretakers to ensure our needs are met. We manipulate ourselves by the minute with our thoughts, positive and negative. We manipulate others with our love, our politeness, our anger, and our tears. If I engage
by Steve and Connirae Andreas This is the original format from our Classic Trainer Manual. It includes some of the background material used by the trainers such as framing, and frequently asked questions (with answers!).
Perhaps one of the most well known NLP processes is the phobia-trauma process. Usually associated with relieving psychological trauma, NLP has many applications in the physical arena as well. Continuing our series on NLP in everyday life, this week’s story by Steve Andreas, co-founder of NLP Comprehensive, describes using NLP to reduce the affects of physical trauma. Using NLP with Yourself: Reducing Physical Trauma
A lot of people want to know ‘What’s really new in NLP?’ While language patterns have long been one of the most popular areas of NLP, no really new linguistic models have been offered in a long time. In fact, in most cases not much has changed in language patterns or the way they’re taught in NLP since the 80’s. This week’s article by Charles Faulkner, our Director of Programs, addresses that lack with a
Here’s an engaging and really easy to see path through what is meant, and implied, by that basic NLP Presupposition, “The Map is not the Territory” by Charles Faulkner, our Director of Programs. nlp-maps-and-models