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Words are Just Words - By John La Valle- New Year Resolutions: where you've Been going wrong ~ Part II - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Anna AparicioHere's part II of "New Year Resolutions: where you've been going wrong". If you haven't read part I yet, make sure you do that first! Mistake #6 Failing To Plan We say we want to do things, but often we leave it to chance, or to God… to actually get us to do them. I believe nothing ...
Views: 2026(1 vote) - Is your Workforce Proactive or Reactive? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Shelle Rose CharvetPROACTIVE Proactive people initiate. They tend to act with little or no consideration; to jump into situations without thinking or analyzing. They may upset some people because they can bulldoze ahead with what they want to do. They are good at going out and getting the job done. They do not ...
Views: 2023 - What's Your Operating System? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2014 from Sylvia FernandesParalympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius, the man who defied all odds and shattered his physical limitations, was recently sentenced to five years imprisonment for culpable homicide. He was tried for the murder of his girlfriend, South African model Reeva Steenkemp in a widely publicised case. As ...
Views: 2022 - FASTER AND EASIER THAN HYPNOSIS - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Tony DosanjhHypnosis is a great way to reach your subconscious mind to bring about changes in your life. However the problem with hypnosis is that if you have a mind that wanders or you have trouble focusing and relaxing, you will have difficulty getting through to your subconscious mind to achieve your ...
Views: 2014(3 votes) - The Right Moment to Close the Sale - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Shelle Rose CharvetJamie was listening patiently to his potential customer. George had said what he was looking for, why he wanted it and what would happen if he didn’t solve the problem soon. Jamie was eager to close the deal but couldn’t tell if now was the time to ask for the sale. Like Jamie, many sales ...
Views: 2014 - Are Your Thoughts Doing You Any Favors? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2014 from Sylvia FernandesIt was Norman Vincent Peale who said "Change your thoughts and you change your world" There's no shortage of advice on how to change your thoughts, mind-set, perception or even the way your brain is wired; on the internet, in books, seminars, courses and workshops. This is all fine and ...
Views: 2011 - RAS ZLE DAZZLE - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Janet WilksAs an NLP practitioner, a lot of the work I do focuses on the Reticular Activating System or RAS for short. Simply put (I like to keep things simple) the RAS is the brain’s information filtering system and each person’s RAS is unique to them. We receive so much information at any given time, if ...
Views: 2007(1 vote) - NLP & Hypnosis for Successful Weight Loss - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Matthew FergusonThere is no magic way to lose or maintain your weight. The age old equation of energy in energy out equal’s weight remains true, unless you have a medical condition. Excluding medical interventions the best way to loose weight is to re-educate your mind and body. When you engage with your ...
Views: 1999(2 votes) - Put a spring on your Self-esteem - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Anna AparicioIt’s spring! Flowers blossom, trees bloom, landscapes boom with summer colours, animals and insects awaken from hibernation, and we…well, why not make this the time we start to love ourselves more? It’s time for Self-love! Most of us have spent enough time self-loathing to last us a life ...
Views: 1997(1 vote) - Unconscious Communication For Self Growth - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Stuart TanSometimes, I wonder if people actually know themselves well. After all, we human beings are social beings and often, hide in the shadows of society in order to avoid many painful truths about ourselves. Do you really know you? If you haven't thought about it yet, perhaps it is time to ask some ...
Views: 1997(1 vote) - Which Type of NLP Training Is Right For You? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from James RegoriskyIf you're searching for NLP training you might be wondering what kind of course is ideal for you personally. The type of NLP training you select will also influence how much time you invest educating yourself on NLP practice. It varies person to person from a number of days to many years. In ...
Views: 1989 - The Basic of Hypnotize Someone Fast - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Ben TienThere are a number of variables to consider when discussing the topic of hypnotize someone, such as: how well a person responds to suggestions, what they expect, what they believe, worries, and his or her ability to trust the hypnotizer. When a person agrees to an induction, it is important not ...
Views: 1987(3 votes) - Affirmations For Success - Do Negative Affirmations Work? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2011 from Linda PaullThere are many theories about using affirmations for success. The most common theories, however, have misled many folks into believing things which simply are not true. I’d like to take a moment and set the record straight. The theory most often taught says, “the subconscious mind cannot ...
Views: 1982 - Without Anxiety The Human Race Would Have Disappeared Long Ago - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Mark ShepardAs much pain and suffering that sensitive people go through because of worry and anxiety, these are traits that have actually saved humanity’s collective butt since time immemorial. What do I mean? Well, first of all you have to understand that anxiety is a thought process. It is NOT a ...
Views: 1971(2 votes) - NLP Coaching – Overcome Your Obstacles - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from John TaylorNLP coaching is designed to further help those who are struggling with personal issues that are holding them back from living a fulfilled life. Whether it’s financial success or improving personal relationships, many can benefit from the assistance of someone else who has an understanding of how ...
Views: 1961 - Book Review: Get the Life You Want - by Submitted on May 31, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), is based on the idea that all language and behaviors are highly structured. It uses several techniques to affect the way we think, learn and communicate. John La ...
Views: 1960 - Are you living up to your values? NLP Can Help! - by Submitted on May 12, 2011 from Nicole SchneiderMany of us spend very little conscious time thinking about our values, those principles that are most important to us. This is not to say that we don't have values; we learn from our parents, our teachers, our culture and our friends. Most of us have learned to distinguish right from wrong, ...
Views: 1952 - Conversational hypnosis – How Can You Hypnotize Someone? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Ian DavisImagine being able to walk into any situation, with any person, knowing that you are not only able to guarantee that they will like and respect you but also that you can suggest ideas that they will adopt a their own. Welcome to the world of conversational hypnosis. Imagine he possibilities for ...
Views: 1945 - NLP: How To Solve Any Problem By Focusing On The Solution - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Emmanuel SeguiThe power of NLP comes from its fast and effective way of dealing with problems and difficulties. If we could summarize NLP in one equation, it would be: present state + resources = desired state. The present state is where the person is, with his challenge, difficulty or problem he wants to ...
Views: 1945(2 votes) - Could NLP be the key to unlocking your potential? - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Tom MacKayThe other day after watching an incredible gymnastic display I heard someone say ‘I wish I could do that – it must be great to be born so talented!’. I remember myself that when I was younger, I used to marvel at incredible performance and presumed it was due to ‘talent’ that people were born ...
Views: 1941(1 vote) - How to change your emotions when you need it most! - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Kirstin O´DonovanDo you ever wonder why your mood can suddenly change when you hear an old favorite song, and then change as quickly as it did when you see a long queue in a bank? This is a process that goes on around and within us all the time, whether we are aware of it or not, called Anchoring. Anchoring ...
Views: 1939(2 votes) - Spock Was Lucid Dreaming! - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Barbara J. SempleThe latest STAR TREK movie with the new young cast and 78-year old Leonard Nimoy as "Future" Spock is a big, fun statement about the power of reframing your thinking and not only changing your world, but healing it too. SPOILER Alert: If you have not yet seen the movie, you may want to read ...
Views: 1937(2 votes) - Do We Ever Say Thank You - Really? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from paul cloughHow many times do we say thank you? Yes we, well a lot of us, have read and try to have an attitude of gratitude and I've written about that and how to feel grateful. But what I was thinking about this morning, over my cup of coffee, do we say thank you to those close to us? The people in our ...
Views: 1934(2 votes) - The vaccine you must get! - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2011 from Anna AparicioNo, I’m not talking about the infamous and autumnal flu vaccine, even though I have already got an email and text reminder from the doc… I’m talking about a different type of vaccine; this one is made of 100% natural ingredients and has been proven to induce a quick and comforting feeling of ...
Views: 1931(1 vote) - A Brief Look At Anchoring Submodalities - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Sajith T.M.Anchoring is a process that connects or anchors memory or other factors to a stimulus. The anchor or stimulus becomes the trigger to the anchored reaction. The anchor may not have any logical relation to the reaction that it is causing and the reaction may be adverse or beneficial. However, by ...
Views: 1925 - What Is Neuro Linguistic Programming? 3 Powerful NLP Benefits You Need To Know About - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Connie BusNeuro linguistic programming, or NLP, can be applied to a variety of issues and problems. While you can spend years learning about this technique, you can reap a lot of rewards from it by learning some easy movements. NLP works by making alterations in the way you speak to yourself or others, ...
Views: 1919 - Changing Your Life With NLP - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Kristi ShmyrHave you been trying to make big (or small) changes in your life for a while now, and they're either just not sticking or you’re becoming overwhelmed and quitting? If you need support in blowing past old beliefs, challenges, patterns, habits or if you’re in a big transition in your life right ...
Views: 1902(2 votes) - How Can You Find Good NLP Practitioners for You? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2013 from William HortonYou might have heard about the neuro linguistic programming or NLP. This has become quite popular these days. Lots of people are taking the training with the assistance of NLP practitioners. We all know that everything's in our head. This is the proposition which leads to the NLP. There are lots ...
Views: 1901 - The Future of Healthcare: Join the Self-healing Club! - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Bruce DicksonYou found it! This is your ticket to the club of people healing themselves at a more rapid rate than the general public. This is your ticket to the lifestyle of healers—whether you practice with clients or not! In this lifestyle, if you do the work, it's possible to have a healing almost ...
Views: 1895(1 vote) - NLP Presuppositions, Part 2 - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Jacky ChanThe NLP presuppositions have formed the foundation of belief about ourselves and the world we live in. This is the guides to help us in facing every situation in life in order to maximize our capability to achieve the success. For an introduction to NLP Presuppositions, please see the article ...
Views: 1885 - Simple Help guide to Practicing NLP Anchoring to Acquire a Confidence State Anytime, Anywhere - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Jacky LimHaving experienced in working together with a great number of certified NLP practitioners, I've realized that most of my students really enjoy Neuro linguistic programming anchoring a lot. Likely due to its convenience and its effectiveness, Neuro-linguistic programming anchoring has started ...
Views: 1880 - Pillars of NLP For You’re Career Your Business - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Don Martinez MCC, MNLP/PTThe Pillars of NLP For You’re Career Your Business ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS First I would like to thank God for giving me the ability to overcome my own personal limitations and fears. I like you have had obstacles that prevented me from living my full potential. What I have leaned in my studies of ...
Views: 1873 - Amazing NLP! - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Paul EmeryHow To Change or Improve Something In Your Life – Now – With The Amazing ‘NLP’ Method! Anthony Robbins – Worlds #1 success coach and best-selling author confidently calls NLP – ‘an incredibly powerful tool’! Modern Psychology – ...
Views: 1872(2 votes) - Anchoring with NLP - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2005 from Adam EasonThere was some sunshine this weekend while I was writing this! At least here on the sunny south coast of England there was. I went out walking along the sea front with my partner Sara on Saturday morning and it was wonderful; the feeling of sunshine on my face, the smell of the air, the sites of ...
Views: 1868(2 votes) - The Macho Test - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Shelle Rose CharvetDo you want a surefire strategy to convince skeptical people? Check this out Are you Macho? Not sure? Take the Macho Factor Quiz! (click on the link at the end of this article) One of the most irritating aspects of workplace politics is trying to convince someone who takes a Macho ...
Views: 1862 - Are You Dreaming Bigger than you are now? Mark J Holland NLP Business Mind Coach - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2010 from Mark HollandGadday Mark Holland here, I was having lunch with some friends the other day and it occurred to me how focused we can get on what's not working in our lives and loose sight of the dreams we once dreamed. One of my friends is turning 40 and he treats it like the plague, he's really not looking ...
Views: 1851 - Six facts you should know to empower your teaching. - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2004 from Emmanuel SeguiAs parents and teachers, we need to enhance our abilities tocreate a relationship of trust with the students or thechildren we interact with. The task sometimes seems hard and we often feel discouraged. Fortunately, there is hope with the visionthat both teachers and children can discover the ...
Views: 1845(1 vote) - Creating Space for MORE in Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Gail BarkerOne of the words that is used a lot in everyday conversation is the word “but.” Usually, it’s considered to be a pretty benign word, or at least that’s my impression given the way in which it’s carelessly bandied about. I mean it’s a fairly small word, seemingly innocuous enough. I think, ...
Views: 1842(2 votes) - Anchoring the Law of Attraction - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from paul cloughI was reading an interesting book on the subject of the Law of Attraction. How we attract what we get by the way we feel. If we feel lack, we attract more lack (I know that's not a good way of putting it but you understand what I mean) and if we feel abundant in anything we attract more of that, ...
Views: 1838(6 votes) - The Power of Your Emotional State - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Antonia Harrison“To be blind is to miss out on so much beauty but most of us waste this valuable gift by only choosing to see negativity.” We all perceive the world through our senses, primarily the Visual – Auditory – Kinesthetic senses. In NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) we add in Olfactory (smell) and ...
Views: 1835(3 votes) - How All Limiting Beliefs are Created - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Sean SmithMost of us have limiting beliefs that are sabotaging us from being empowered or ever achieving our goals. I want to teach you how and why these unnatural, restrictive beliefs are created. The recipe is a result of three functions of the brain, each of which is positive by itself. But when you ...
Views: 1831(2 votes) - The Psychology of Mac Versus PC - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Shelle Rose CharvetThe Mac versus PC commercials have been playing on television in North America and elsewhere for quite some time. They are very engaging. Many people stop whatever they are doing to watch them. If you have not seen them, check out Mac versus PC on YouTube. They pose a challenge to Microsoft ...
Views: 1827 - The Philosophy of Language for High Impact Communication and How to Be Coached to Ultimate Success - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Andre ZiziTwo most important traditions have empowered the study of language in their separate and very different ways; however, the two topics of the study of language are hotly debated by linguists like the sort of synthesis of philosophical grammar and structural linguistics begins to develop. The two ...
Views: 1806(1 vote) - Eliminate Self-Sabotage with NLP - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Devin HastingsHave you ever said or felt that one of the following statements is true about you? “How come I can’t lose weight” (control my temper/get up on time/or whatever). “What’s wrong with me? I know I shouldn’t do that.” “I must be sabotaging ...
Views: 1791(1 vote) - Does Your Attitude Create Pleasure or Pain? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Mark Holland“Our attitudes control our lives. Attitudes are a secret power working twenty-four hours a day, for good or bad. It is of paramount importance that we know how to harness and control this great force.” - Tom Blandi Perhaps as important as what you believe is the manner in which you believe ...
Views: 1790(2 votes) - Cascading Cashflow - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Robert WilsonCascading Cash Flow Cowboy Wisdom NLP Coaching Robert Wilson: The Coach with the Most! http://wp.me/p1yTjC-4U http://www.cowboy-wisdom.com/coaching-recordedsession.html I play today in a cascading cash flow collaborating awesome sapience hallowing forthright omnipotent willingness ...
Views: 1789 - 5 Steps to Power Through your Problems - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Daniel BrittonWhether you call them challenges, opportunities or big hairy problems, the only people without them are in the graveyard. Someone once said don’t wish for smaller problems, wish you were better. The fact that you have problems at all are signs of growth, progress and movement. Once we set a goal ...
Views: 1780(2 votes) - Gratitude~ and that feels like what - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from paul cloughBeing grateful by definition is being appreciative or thankful I wonder how many times we actually consider what we are grateful for? Maybe if we all did this more often we would realise what we have. From the air that we breathe and the fine body we have to breathe to everything else we can ...
Views: 1772(2 votes) - NLP: 5 Keys To Improve Relationships. - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2007 from Emmanuel SeguiRelationships are fragile. You can start or end a relationship in 1 minute. If you want to end it, everyone knows how to do this one so I won't talk about it. Now, keeping a relationship is what almost anybody wants to master: "How to stay in good terms and have better relationships?" That's ...
Views: 1763(2 votes) - Using NLP and Hypnosis for Confidence Building - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Matthew FergusonOne of the most debilitating states of mind is having a lack of confidence. A lack of confidence may have many origins from early childhood to adult setbacks, divorce, redundancy, negative relationships to name but a few of the negative histories that can keep us held in limiting beliefs. ...
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