It seems to be normal in our society for most people to beat themselves up emotionally on a regular basis. This is mainly in the form of negative self-talk (internal dialogue) and people say things to themselves that they wouldn’t dream of saying to anyone else. It is one of the most common issues faced …
Self-Talk
Having just completed seminars 7 and 8 of the NLP Practitioner training, my mind has been much taken up with the two language models (Milton and Meta) we have just experienced. Coupled with John’s article on how to improve your relationship with yourself, my thoughts have been drawn towards how we communicate with ourselves. These …
Climb Every Mountain!
I have recently acquired a house full of teenagers (and extra dog!), only one of whom I am genetically responsible for. One of the most interesting aspects of being around the “youth” is listening to them plan their futures. From what feels like an enormous 30 years down the line, I often want to give …
Creative Life Planning
Creative life planning is, quite simply, one of the most useful skills and well worth mastering. Most of us have heard of it. Those that practice it over time achieve results that seemed beyond them when they started. Make life planning a regular practice and you can too. How can it make a difference? Well, …
time keeps on slippin’ …into the future
We are frequently reminded that successfully mastering anything new takes plenty of time and practice. This path to mastery is peppered with learning, discovery and confidence. However it is also littered with excuses, distractions and curve balls. So how do you push through the excuses and distractions to reach the proverbial Mecca of your dreams? Do …
Your Time is Your Life
As an NLP trainer I notice that issues about not enough time, busy-ness and time poverty come up more with every passing year. I usually encounter this when I say that there’s not a lot of point in learning NLP skills if you don’t practice applying them in your life. When I ask how many …
Belief and Beyond
Man is made by his belief. As he believes, so he is. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe 1749-1832 I once asked a well-read, philosophically inclined friend of mine to define what he felt reality was. He thought a little and said “as far as I can see, it would appear to be how your mind interprets …
Developing Your Well-being
How is it that some people appear to lead happier and more fulfilled lives than others? What is their secret? Many years ago I became fascinated by this and sought out people who seemed to have a higher quality of life than average. I chose six of the best to research in more depth using …
A gift for yourself
Do you know how your values direct the course of your life? Would you like to feel more confident when making decisions? In the following article, adapted from a piece written by John Seymour, learn how our values, conscious and unconscious, impact on our lives and the decisions we make. Discover how to uncover your …
NLP practice groups
Practice groups are so important. If you are reading this and have a practice group I would love to hear some of your experiences of what works well for you. If you have questions about practice groups post them below and I will do my best to answer them. NLP is at heart a set of …
