Become A Pattern Recognition Machine: Learn Neurolinguistic Programming
Do you want to cut to the chase and become a mastermind of you-know-you? Then, it’s time to become a pattern recognition machine.
Picture yourself as your cheerleader, strategist, and therapist all rolled into one. How can you achieve this? Master the art of pattern recognition.
What Is Pattern Recognition?
Pattern recognition is a cognitive ability comprising these skills.
PERCEPTUAL ABILITIES
Visual perception: Recognising shapes, colours, spatial relationships, and other visual features to identify patterns in images and objects.
Auditory perception: Detecting patterns in sounds, rhythms, and melodies allows us to appreciate music, process language, and identify environmental cues.
Kinaesthetic perception: conscious awareness of movement and body position, including proprioception (being unconsciously aware of body position and movement).
Cognitive Abilities
Attention: Sustaining focus and actively observing details guide us to find patterns within complex information.
Working memory: By holding relevant information in our working memory, we can compare and identify relationships between elements.
Flexibility: When we shift perspectives and consider alternate perceptions we can recognise diverse patterns.
Reasoning and logic: When we apply rules and principles, we can identify systematic relationships and predict future patterns.
Memory: Using past experiences and stored knowledge to recognise familiar patterns and identify variations.
Mindset
Curiosity: When we are genuinely interested and curious about the world, we feel motivated to actively seek out patterns.
Open-mindedness: Being receptive to different possibilities and interpretations facilitates broader pattern recognition.
Creativity: Imagining new connections and relationships between elements can lead to discovering novel patterns.
The best pattern recognisers often excel in several areas and develop them through practice and exposure to diverse patterns. This is where learning to coach others comes in. When you learn NLP coaching techniques you realise that every tool enables you to recognise a specific pattern, and those of the whole person – as a system.
What makes us seek coaching in the first place? To identify recurring patterns in our thoughts, behaviours, and ultimately, results.
Neurolinguistic programming drives self-awareness
This powerful toolkit hides in plain sight: Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP). Yes, the very thing that sounds like a fancy coffee blend.
Trust me, this brew is potent.
2021 research (1) states, “The most crucial role of NLP is to help humans better communicate with themselves and control negative emotions and anxiety” (Nompo et al., 2021).
2022 research results (2) suggest, “NLP is considered an assistive technology that can help learners develop outstanding skills such as critical thinking, academic achievement, emotional intelligence, self-efficacy, and empathy” (Begum et al., 2022).
The studies suggest that good communication using NLP can help reduce anxiety and promote changes in a person’s behavioural patterns.
NLP techniques include sensory acuity, reframing, anchoring, neurological levels, linguistic deconstruction, rapport, and pacing and leading, to name just a few. These can improve knowledge, skills and attitudes, communication skills, self-management, mental health, reduce work stress, and self-efficacy.
NLP Speaks The Language of Your Mind
By understanding how you process information, communicate, and react, you unlock the door to recognising patterns in your behaviour. Remember that nagging self-doubt that pops up before presentations? Or the procrastination monster that devours your deadlines? They’re patterns, my friend, and NLP helps you spot them from a mile away.
Insights To Your Own Patterns
Here’s the kicker: mastering patterns in others makes you a master of your own. Think of it like detective work. By observing how people communicate and behave, you become hyper-aware of the subtle cues that reveal their inner workings. This then allows you to bring your own into the spotlight.
It’s about understanding the language of body language, the symphony of speech patterns, and the choreography of behaviour.
Think of your friends who always crack jokes under pressure, or your colleague whose eyes light up when talking about a particular project. These are patterns, whispers of their internal landscapes. By recognising these patterns, you not only gain valuable insights into others but also develop a keener eye for the patterns playing out within yourself.
We Have To Work At It
Now, I’m not saying NLP is a magic wand. It takes practice, dedication, and a willingness to explore the sometimes messy corners of your mind. And the payoff is significant.
Imagine a life where you:
- Navigate challenges with newfound clarity and confidence.
- Communicate with authenticity and impact, both personally and professionally.
- Break free from self-doubt and limiting beliefs, hello new heights!
- Develop deeper, more fulfilling relationships based on genuine understanding.
- Become the architect of your happiness, and maybe even help others do the same.
Ditch the search for an external guru and embrace the power within. Start recognising patterns, delve into the fascinating world of NLP, and unleash your inner coaching powerhouse. Remember, the greatest transformation starts with the most important client: YOU.
Work With me: become a pattern recognition machine
references
- Nompo, R. S., Pragholapati, A., & Thome, A. L. (2021). Effect of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) on Anxiety: A Systematic Literature Review. KnE Life Sciences, 6(1), 496-507. https://doi.org/10.18502/kls.v6i1.8640
- Front. Psychol., 18 January 2023. Sec. Educational Psychology. Volume 13 – 2022 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.888797
- Fakehy, M. and Haggag, M. (2016). The Effectiveness of a Training Program using Neuro – Linguistic Programming (NLP) to Reduce Test Anxiety in Consideration of Biological Feedback. International Journal of Behavioral Research & Psychology, vol. 4, issue 1, pp. 173-177.
