Anybody who uses NLP in the following areas can give themselves an advantage and empower their self-leadership skills.
Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) was first presented to the world some 50 years ago in 1976. Only a handful of people could appreciate the breadth and depth of this subject and the power of the toolkit for personal mastery and performance it contains.
These powerful tools, techniques and insights can offer those who use NLP techniques the potential to see this life experience through an entirely different lens. That lens is one of self-leadership, acceptance, integration and alignment with self.
The NLP methodology offers an ever-growing collection of personal development and personal effectiveness tools. These tools include ideas from NLP, Psychology, CBT, Emotional Release Techniques, Coaching, Quantum Physics and Neuroscience.
I offer training at both the NLP Practitioner and Master Practitioner level. The articles contained in this section are relevant to both the simpler elements of NLP and the more complex sections of Master Practitioner training. You can discover more about the training programmes here: http://sarahmerron.com/certified-nlp-training/
In this NLP training and NLP techniques section, I discuss a number of NLP interventions and how you can use them.
Anyone who uses NLP techniques gives themselves an unfair advantage in business, sports performance and life.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your business skills with NLP or develop an advanced level of self-mastery, these articles will interest you. If you’d like to ask questions or share your views, please do leave a comment in the comment box!
Taking Control of Your Stress: How to Move from Overwhelm to Empowerment We all feel it sometimes – the tight chest, the racing thoughts, the sense that you’re running to stay still. Stress can make you feel powerless, like life is happening to you rather than with you. But what if stress wasn’t your enemy? … Read more
NLP, Mindset, and Psychology of Change: How Our Minds Create – and Can Recreate Our Reality Our mindset isn’t something we are born with. It’s built – moment by moment, experience by experience. Through repeated patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, we construct an internal model of the world and of ourselves. The problem? Most … Read more
Why Hypersensitivity to Time Is Often a Trauma Response Understanding the Link Between Time Anxiety, Childhood Judgement, and Suppressed Anger Do you feel like you can’t relax until every message is answered? Do you catch yourself interrupting dinner, rest, or even sleep just to reply to an email, because you should? Do you get angry … Read more
You Are Not Your Labels: The Lie of Identity and the Path Back to Power From the moment we arrive in this world, society begins its silent branding. Girl. Boy. Smart. Sickly. Shy. Sporty. Wealthy or not. Musical. ADHD. Clever or not. Introvert. Overachiever. Broken. And we accept them, these labels. We wear them like … Read more
Are You in a FONC or Fear of No Chaos? You’ve spent years untangling yourself from chaos – bad habits, toxic relationships, unnecessary drama… and now life is finally peaceful. So why does it feel so weird? Welcome to FONC (Fear of No Chaos) – that unsettling feeling when your brain, used to constant adrenaline, starts … Read more
The Hidden Triggers of Addiction: When You Don’t Feel Safe Being Yourself Addiction is not what you think it is. Dependency isn’t about substances. It isn’t about alcohol, drugs, food, work, or social media. At its core, addiction is an escape. A desperate attempt to outrun pain, silence the noise of self-doubt, and fill the … Read more
Find below Sarah’s article: Is Acknowledgement The Hurdle To Leap Before We Reach Acceptance?” published in Issue 6 of Expert Profiles Wellness Magazine in December 2024. Click here to find out more about Expert Profiles Magazine.
This is Sarah’s article “ Unveiling the Shapeshifter: Your Shadow Is The Ultimate Mask”, published in Issue 5 of Expert Profiles Magazine, Wellness Issue. The article was published in September 2024. If you prefer to read the article on their website CLICK HERE.
Read Sarah’s article “The Hidden Faces of Fear: Exploring 7 Masks We Wear Without Knowing”. This article was published in Issue 3 of Expert Profiles Wellness Magazine in March 2024. If you’d prefer to read the article on the Expert Profiles website CLICK HERE.
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 … Read more
From the Inside Out: Understanding Your Potential with Neurological Levels Imagine life as a symphony, each instrument representing a different aspect of your being. Each note, in perfect harmony, forms the grand masterpiece that is you. So, what if some instruments are off-key, creating discord? To answer this question, we want to understand the powerful orchestra … Read more
The Prime Directives of the Unconscious Mind in Neurolinguistic Programming Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) delves deep into the intricate interplay between language, behaviour, and thought patterns. As we navigate through life, understanding the prime directives of the unconscious mind becomes paramount. Whether you’re a coach, a leader, or an individual on a journey of self-discovery, gaining … Read more
Access Your Potential: The Secret Weapon of NLP Presuppositions Imagine wielding a superpower that transforms how you see the world, navigate challenges, and connect with others. Neurolinguistic Programming or NLP presuppositions are powerful tools waiting to activate in our minds. What is a Presupposition? A presupposition is like the unwritten backdrop or shared belief that … Read more
To Get The Best Out Of NLP Coaching And Training You Have To Own Everything! In the journey of personal development and growth, we must embrace a fundamental truth: we are the architects of our reality. Mine is different to yours and yours is different to the next person. This realisation forms the cornerstone of … Read more
Decision Fatigue: When Choosing Makes You Choke (in a good way) – Watch or Read! Ever stare blankly at a menu, paralysed by the power of Parmesan? We’ve all been there. In our hyper-choice world, even picking lunch feels like scaling Mount Decision-Everest. But before you blame your indecisiveness for this decision fatigue, blame biology! … Read more
Just Five Ways NLP Is Proven In Science: A Journey from Pseudoscience to Neuroscience-Backed Therapy For decades, Neurolinguistic programming (NLP) was often relegated to the realm of pseudoscience, met with skepticism and dismissed as lacking scientific backing. However, recent advancements in neuroscience research are shedding light on the profound impact of language on our thoughts, … Read more
Unravelling the Mystery and Navigating Environmental Factors In the busy metropolis of the human brain, a neurotransmitter named glutamate reigns supreme. This universal molecule, often called the brain’s fuel, plays a pivotal role in learning, memory, and, most notably, our emotional well-being. However, when glutamate levels go awry, it can lead to a cascade of … Read more
Cracking the Conversation Code With The Primary Interest Filter Picture this: you someone new, extend your hand, the classic “Nice to meet you” rolls off your tongue. They respond. What’s the next thing you say? What if I told you there’s a secret code that can change the game of first impressions? There is. It’s … Read more
In most societies, when we reach a certain age we can get married, drive a car, drink alcohol and vote. We’re considered an adult. However, adulting takes a great deal more work. It’s not until the moment we begin to behave in a way that demonstrates we’re ready to take responsibility for our own happiness, … Read more
When we befriend our emotions, we create a headspace where it’s safe to feel rather than distract ourselves with thoughts or external stimuli. When you feel emotions without judgement, you can develop a healthy relationship with them and learn to understand and manage them. If you choose this approach, you can benefit from improved emotional … Read more
Assumption Is The Mother Of All Limitations “Are good leaders born?” My client asked at the start of our session. “In my experience, transformational leaders are trained. What causes you to ask this question”, I responded. “I’ve just been interviewed to lead a team of 12 people at work and I’m curious to know whether … Read more
As a leader or self-leader, it’s important to make sound decisions based on all the information available to you. But what’s the best way to go about it? The truth is, there isn’t one “best” way. Instead, a combination of inductive, abductive, and deductive thinking can develop your ability to stretch your thinking. Take the … Read more
OCD: The Unmasking of a Complex Psychological Compulsion When you hear the term OCD what happens in your mind? Does it conjure up an image of someone washing their hands repeatedly, constantly checking if a door is locked, or lining up their belongings on a table? In this article, I’ll be discussing the many faces … Read more
Are you confused about Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) vs Natural Language Processing (NLP)? The cause of the mix-up between NLP and Natural Language Processing (NLP) is evident; they share the same acronym. However, they actually refer to two very different things. In business, it’s critically important we understand the roles of both. Let’s explore! Two Distinct … Read more
Embracing the power of self-leadership is developing the ability to take control of your own life and make decisions that lead to more happiness and success. However, many people resist self-leadership, often due to fear or a lack of confidence. In this post, we’ll explore what self-leadership is, why we resist it, and how to … Read more
As a leader, it’s crucial to make objective and unbiased decisions. However, our brains are wired to make decisions based on certain biases. Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) can help you identify and overcome these biases, allowing you to make more informed and fair decisions. In this article, we’ll explore 10 common biases in decision-making and how … Read more
Do You Struggle With Brain fog, Memory loss Or A Short Attention Span Brain fog, memory loss, and a short attention span are common symptoms triggered by various factors, including stress, lack of sleep, and poor nutrition. However, you may not be aware that the health of your liver can also play a significant role … Read more
When we make a commitment, we promise to fully engage in the experience, to be fully present now, and to trust that we can achieve what we want. Whether we’re making a commitment to another person, a job, our own business, or something else, our ability to follow through is dependent on the outcome we’re … Read more
The positive impact of mental rehearsal on performance is well-documented. Mental rehearsal is a technique used in many fields of psychology and coaching. It is based on the idea that if we imagine ourselves performing a task well, we will perform better when actually doing it. This is because our brains are hardwired to respond … Read more
Are you making your decisions in TAUT or SLACK Mode? The moment we seek to be a certain way, think a certain way, do a specific thing, or feel misaligned or uncomfortable with who we are or the way we are now, we create sensations of TAUTNESS in our bodies. Are you making your decisions … Read more
The victim mindset is an archetype or energy present in all of us. Think of it as a mini-personality that may present as a coping mechanism when times get tough. When life goes the way we want it to, it sleeps in our unconscious. When we face a challenge, overwhelm, loss, disappointment, or missed expectations, … Read more
Personal Learning Journey: How To Make It Work for You Your Personal Learning Journey is precisely that: PERSONAL. You will find the framework of your journey in your unique blueprint of emotional, physical, and experiential DNA. Only you can decide how to make it work for you. There’s an ugly reality out there. Society discourages … Read more
Whether you are an entrepreneur, manager, or coach, if you want to be a successful leader, then learning NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming) is essential. NLP, with its core principles and techniques, can help in many different aspects of leadership and success. Neurolinguistic Programming offers a wealth of tools to support business success. Below are key benefits … Read more
The Power of NLP In Delivering Optimum Sports Mindset Neurolinguistic programming (NLP) is a proven method for achieving success in sports. The power of NLP in sports mindset lies in changing how athletes think and feel about their sport. We create a positive and successful mental representation that can push them to reach their goals. … Read more
Neurolinguistic programming (NLP), the mindset, the tools, and the techniques, offer a strong foundation for leadership training. It supports leaders to expand their flexibility in communication, influence, and personal development. NLP explores the connection between the neurological processes (neuro), language (linguistic), and patterns of behaviour (programming) that shape our experiences and interactions with others. Let’s … Read more
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, educators must adapt their teaching styles and practices to align with modern approaches. It’s time to consider how NLP can support educators to cater to diverse learning styles and individual needs. Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) draws upon psychology and neurology to explore how the brain functions. One of the founding … Read more
Supervision in the coaching arena is yet to be a best practice requirement, as it is in the early careers of professional counsellors, clinical hypnotherapists, or psychologists. Personally, I believe the benefits of supervision in NLP coaching are numerous. What Is Supervision? Working under supervision means that a coach uses the services of another more … Read more
How much of your time and energy do you dedicate to memories or past events? Does it serve you? If you indulge in spending time in your memories, remember with purpose and make them work FOR the present moment rather than against it. In Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), we work with memories in specific ways. We … Read more
Bast, originally known as Pasht, was said to be the daughter of Ra the Sun god. She defended her father against Apep, the Serpent representing the evil forces of darkness. The archetype of Egyptian Goddess Bast is a useful one to learn about if you’re working with consciousness. As a reward for protecting her father … Read more
Future NLP training delegates frequently ask, “what is the difference between NLP Practitioner and NLP Master Practitioner levels of training?” In reality, it’s a quantum leap of awareness, knowledge, capacity to deliver techniques conversationally, and the awareness that our reality is completely fluid. Let’s look at the two different levels in a bit more detail. … Read more
It’s Time To Remix Your Stories To Serve YOU! Most of us get into the habit of telling stories in a specific way. We might take a positive perspective, express them using neutral emotions, or perhaps, imbue them with negative undertones. Either way, our stories become self-fulfilling. Whatever we say becomes the story we live … Read more
In NLP we position love as the only true emotion and every other emotion as an illusion. It’s a beautiful idea, and yet if you find yourself in the depths of despair, it’s a challenge to believe! This video explains how everything comes from love. In fact, fear comes from an over attachment to love. … Read more
In training courses we often refer to the non-mirror image reverse in Neurolinguistic Programming. Funnily enough, we don’t always consider what it means and what it refers to. The explainer video below gives you a 15-minute insight into the 2 main areas relevant to this subject. The non-mirror image reverse relates to emotions, quantum linguistics, … Read more
Are We Entering The First Platinum Age? We do love to categorise eras using metals, don’t we? I cannot help but wonder if we are entering the first platinum age in the history of humanity. This idea amuses me since it could represent the first-ever balancing between our masculine and feminine energy (represented by gold … Read more
Hang On To Your Hats I have a sneaking suspicion that the next three months will be, quite literally, mind-blowing for human awareness. We are in transition and expanding rapidly, so hang on to your hats! Now (and daily over the next few months) is the time to make a purposeful choice about the reality … Read more
Mass Mesmerizm In Action In November 1920, the “one to many” communication era began with the advent of the radio, ‘the wireless’ as my grandmother used to call it. You may imagine that it happened long before the twentieth century, following the invention of the printing press. You’d be correct. What I’m referring to is … Read more
We Hear So Much About Ego We hear so much about the ego in everyday life, let alone if we’re engaged in any field of psychology or therapy. Some suggest we must overcome or release the ego. Others say it’s a critical element of who we are. In reality, it’s unlikely we can delete the … Read more
If you’re already learning about NLP (Neuro-linguistic Programming), Time Line Therapy® or hypnosis you’ll appreciate that much of the language work facilitates an expansion or a contraction of a client’s belief frame. The specific purpose being to ‘blow the boundaries’ on a pattern of thought, allowing the client to forge new neural connections and expand … Read more
Every single one of us experiences feelings of anger and from a very young age. We may allow our conscious mind to perceive that the ‘terrible twos’ temper tantrums are the first manifestation of rage in our lives. However, it’s likely our first feelings of anger occur when we are babies. When we appreciate what … Read more
Everyone Experiences The Feeling of Being A Victim At Some Point Anyone who embraces life with an open heart will sometimes feel like a victim. We all go through different aspects of being a victim in our life. It begins in childhood when we feel vulnerable and dependent upon others. Later, it follows us into … Read more
Isn’t It Time We Removed The Fear And Stigma Associated With Suicidal Thoughts? If your mindset enjoys a clear delineation between right and wrong, or you’re prone to fearful thoughts, I recommend you STOP reading now. Conversely, if you’re flexible in mind and fascinated by mind exploration you’re going to find this really interesting. In … Read more
Destination Training Is Now More Important Than Ever We live in a world where online training is becoming increasingly available. In fact, the last 12 months have expedited growth within the E-learning industry. According to this research study, the global E-learning Market is expected to reach USD 374.3 Billion by 2026, with a compound annual … Read more
Clean Language Tools Get Better Results And Better Communication Whether you’re a coach, manager or leader, clean language tools get better results when you’re communicating your ideas. These simple techniques will increase your engagement and impact on those around you. When we learn to listen so attentively that our awareness of the words, vocal tone … Read more
There Are Many Dimensions Beyond The Three Most Familiar As you read this, you can increase your awareness of height by raising your hand above your head. You can notice width by stretching your hands to either side. Extend your arms front and back and you are appreciating the three-dimensional space in which you currently … Read more
If You’re Going To Journal – You Need To Set Clear Intentions To Get The Benefit Do you journal? I do, and yet not in the way you might expect. It’s fair to say that journaling is a super-hot topic right now. Nearly every personal growth and self-help website tells us to keep a journal … Read more
Wondering How To Get Happy And Shine Your Lighter Personality On The World? Think Brain Chemistry! When your Crown Chakra is in balance, your Pineal Gland is working as it should and you have the capacity to transmit and receive information from higher frequencies. What’s more, you’re connected to your intuition and you feel totally … Read more
We’ve Just Experienced Something Unique! How Can We Make The Most of the 2020 Jupiter-Saturn Conjunction? Yesterday, we saw the Jupiter-Saturn conjunction. It’s the closest it has been since 1623 and the closest observable since 1226! What a unique experience to have! The two largest planets in our solar system are as close as they … Read more
The Addiction Business Is Big And It’s Poised For Dramatic Growth In February 2020, Reports And Data released this article [1] quoting Globenewswire.com “The global drug addiction treatment market is forecast to reach USD 31.17 Billion by 2027, according to a new report by Reports and Data.” To put that into perspective for you, it’s … Read more
Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) Draws On A Whole Range of Concepts If you’ve studied NLP with me or someone else, you’ll know that Neuro-linguistic Programming is a set of tools and techniques developed in the field of cognitive and behavioural psychology, rather than a philosophy. However, as with many psychological tools, there are a set of … Read more
Trusting Your Gut Involves A Fully Functional Pituitary Gland, Emotional Intelligence & A Broad Perspective Intuition is that ‘inner knowing’ or a feeling in your gut when you instinctively know that something you are doing is either appropriate for you or inappropriate for you. Specifically, it’s our ability to understand something instinctively, without the need … Read more
We Continue To Separate From Our Body – Is It Time To Reconnect? Human health is in a challenging place. According to the WHO, Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) kill 41 million people each year, equivalent to 71% of all deaths globally.[1] Moreover, in 2020 we’re experiencing a global pandemic and stress-related illnesses is prevalent. [2] In … Read more
Business & Personal Relationships Pay The Price of An Imbalanced Root Chakra When our heart chakra is balanced we are compassionate, nurturing, unconditionally loving and we look for a deep connection with others. Moreover, we trust the decisions we make and we have mutual respect for ourselves and others. Essentially, this perspective builds the foundation … Read more
Addressing Imbalance With Our Heart Energy Centre Many people suffer from imbalances in their heart energy centre, often known as the heart chakra. Those imbalances can create unhelpful behavioural patterns in our business and personal relationships. You can use the learning story “The Elephant And Antelope” if you’re working with clients with personal or business … Read more
Grounding Or Earthing Is Your Way To Good Health – It’s Time To Take Your Shoes Off Back in the 1990s a man called Clinton Ober became interested in the idea that the rise in popularity of synthetic footwear was blocking our connection to healing energies from the Earth. The real question is, can you … Read more
Learning Stories By Sarah Merron: Teach Me To Perform When It Matters Most Many people suffer from performance anxiety in business, music, acting and sports. You can use the learning story “Teach Me To Perform When It Matters Most” if you’re working with clients with Performance Anxiety, Exam Stress, Competition Anxiety or a Fear of … Read more
Engaging With NLP Coaching & Training Can Shift Perspective Fast Engaging with NLP Coaching can deliver a rapid change of perspective. This feels surprising when you first experience it. Actually, unlike standard life coaching, the language tools, questioning techniques and emotional release tools work rapidly and deeply to re-frame our mindset. This is especially true … Read more
Can A Focus On Connection Reduce A Need For Defence & Futile Competition? When we focus on connection we have the ability to see similarity. In addition, we can find compassion and we’re able to feel empathy. Conversely, when our focus is on difference and separation we often reject people, ideas and behaviour. Indeed, this … Read more
The Internal Battle With Belonging Belonging is a powerful driver in our core values and belief system, and subsequently, our behaviour. A feeling of whether we believe we belong or don’t belong to a specific group or clique, community or family can create an internal battle that doesn’t always feel great. Our sense of belonging … Read more
Once We Categorise Negative Feelings We Create Depression As A Stuck State The WHO website [1] states that “depression is a common mental disorder affecting almost 264 million people, of all ages, globally. That’s pretty significant. However, are ALL cases of what we term as ‘depression’ really a stuck state? Personally, I don’t align with … Read more
Mastering Acceptance Takes Patience & Practice Acceptance seems to be out of fashion in the media these days. This is unfortunate because finding your way to mastering acceptance is the beginning of a rather wonderful journey. In fact, mastering acceptance revolutionises our connection with the world and transforms our creativity; giving us the ability to … Read more
If you want to present the best version of yourself, it’s time to polish your tesseract. Actually, we all have one. In fact, understanding and caring for our personal energy core is the key to successful creation, in every area of life. ‘Manipura’ is the Sanskrit name for the third chakra or energy centre. In … Read more
Loneliness Relates To Our Sense of Belonging Loneliness can grip your heart just as tightly when you’re surrounded by a bustling crowd as it can in the solitude of your own company. It’s a deep-rooted yearning to belong, to connect, or a sense of disconnection that’s at play. Instead of evading these unsettling emotions, consider … Read more
Teach Me How To Be Strong “I want to know how to be strong?” said the young man to the old hermit, breathless from climbing the mountain to reach the damp cave. “For what purpose do you want to know how to be strong?” asked the old hermit. “If I know how to be strong … Read more
Laughter And Happiness Improve Health – It’s That Simple! When Is The Last Time You Laughed Really Hard? In recent years we’ve spent a great deal of time talking about happiness. We hunt it down, try to maintain it, and worry about losing it. However, did you know that laughter and happiness improve health? If … Read more
When you’re governed by doing the right thing, it’s hard to change your mind Today, I was having a chat with one of my friends. She’s been looking for a Jack Russell to add to her family and we’ve been discussing this for several weeks. She called me today to say that she’d put down … Read more
Being Ready Is A Decision More Than A Feeling Being ready for newness or change is rare. Most of us are dragged, kicking and screaming, towards experiences that actually result in positive growth and sometimes, the best thing that ever happened to us. So, why are we SO resistant? Because, we never believe we’re EVER … Read more
Everyone Feels Lost Sometimes. Is There An Elephant Sitting On Your Truth? Sometimes, you may feel like you’re lost and don’t know who you are or what you want anymore. It’s almost like you have an elephant sitting on our emotions! If that’s how you’re feeling, keep reading these 5 tips to align with your … Read more
As The Root Becomes Binary The Sacral Chakra relates to our balance of the masculine and feminine energies inside our energy field. The features of masculine and feminine energy have nothing to do with our physical appearance or manifestation. These energies present in our emotions, beliefs, values and behaviour. As the root chakra splits in … Read more
How Our Communication Improves When Our Throat Chakra (Vishuddha) Is Balanced Mastering balance in the throat chakra helps us to release unneccesary thinking or over-analysis in our conscious minds. When we truly know how we feel and what we believe, that truth shows us how to communicate better with ourselves and others. Experience In Childhood … Read more
The Ever-Evolving Landscape of Psychotherapy If you are studying or interested in NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), you’ll know that Bandler and Grinder (the creators of NLP) cite the work of Fritz Perls as one of the key influences in NLP. Specifically, the development of the tools and techniques of the Neuro-Linguistic Programming suite. In fact, in … Read more
Can we inherit the essence of our thoughts, feelings, and emotions from our forefathers? Furthermore, can they pass down through DNA like physical characteristics? That is to say, is there a relationship between epigenetics and trauma; either emotional or physical? In the last 100 years, the world population experienced vast amounts of emotional and physical … Read more
The Power of Cross Crawling To Balance Your Body & Mind What Is Cross Crawling? Cross crawling is when we use the two sides of our bodies in opposition or mirroring movement. The automatic sequencing of upright muscle movement (walking and running) is supposed to be coordinated the same way. You’ll have experienced this, as … Read more
An Interesting Made Me Question Our Need To Categorise Our need to categorise is driven by a need to know or a need for certainty. This week I saw a comment on a post about insomnia. It got me thinking about how a simple categorisation can limit our ability to be unique; to pick and … Read more
Your Short-Term Memory Is Shorter Than You Think Have you ever ‘crammed’ for an exam? I know I have. Those moments where you convince yourself that packing in most of your revision the night before an exam will get you the best result? You tell yourself that you have a fantastic short-term memory. For some … Read more
Our Subjective Spectacles Are Filtering, Deleting, Distorting & Generalising Information. Always. We used to think that we were bombarded with about 4 million bits per second of information. Today, we believe that figure is about 11 million. Our brains do have the ability to process all the information we take in. However, with this … Read more
What Links Virginia Satir And Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)? Considered to be the guru of family therapy, Satir was an obvious modelling choice for Bandler and Grinder, the founders of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). In fact, her five distinct personality roles and her meta model questioning process connect Virginia Satir and Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) at a fundamental … Read more
Learning Stories By Sarah Merron – Challenging Perspectives: Don’t Get Toad Away With The Tide We are comprised of our values, beliefs and thoughts. What many of us never think about is the information we were fed as a child. We rarely question the profound meanings of fairy tales, stories told to us by family … Read more
For the last couple of weeks my mind has been preoccupied by thoughts with ‘mindfulness’ and ‘flow’, in relationship to happiness.The idea of mindfulness is everywhere in the world today. However, I question whether moving from mindfulness to mindlessness needs a stretch. Needless to say, since we tend to get what we focus on, I … Read more
A Phrase From My Childhood “I want it to be perfect!” A phrase I’ve said to myself and other people so many times. In fact, I used to think that striving for perfection was something of value to be upheld. Specifically, I believed it supported me in holding a certain standard, and an intention that … Read more
The Canvas On Which We Paint Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a collection of practical techniques, skills and strategies which can lead to a profound level of insight and understanding of self and others. Even though it’s not a philosophy or religion, NLP draws from many different teachings. Specifically, within the psychology field, it draws on … Read more
What Is NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)? In simple terms, NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) delivers you a dictionary for your mind. That is to say, it’s the life map you needed at birth and you didn’t get! So, what is NLP really? In summary, NLP is a collection of practical techniques, skills and strategies that are easily learned … Read more
What Are NLP Submodalities? Submodalities refer to the finer components or attributes of our sensory experiences. In NLP, they are the specific qualities or characteristics of our internal representations, such as visual images, sounds, feelings, tastes, and smells. Submodalities can include factors like brightness, color, location, distance, size, volume, intensity, and duration, among others. Understanding … Read more
Some of the language used in NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) and Time Line Therapy® training can sometimes seem a little complex. If you’re learning, this Time Line Therapy® Glossary of Terms gives you quick access to the key references, terms and phrases used in the techniques. What Is Time Line Therapy® Training? Time Line Therapy® … Read more
Time Line Therapy® and emotional release therapy is a powerful healing technique that uses time-tested processes to help people move through their emotional pain and suffering. Through this process, individuals can release old traumas, fears, and beliefs and create space for new possibilities in their lives. Time Line Therapy® Offers A Powerful Emotional Release For … Read more
Sigmund Freud’s ‘frosty mind’ view of how the mind works overall and this is summarised in his famous quote below. “The Mind is like an iceberg; it floats with one-seventh of its bulk above water.” Sigmund Freud According to Freud, our psyche is like an iceberg. The id (or areas of primitive drives) lies hidden … Read more
“To be human is to feel inferior.” Alfred Adler Alfred Adler And Self-Esteem Alfred Adler was one of the first psychoanalysts suggesting that a person’s psychology is influenced by present and conscious forces. Additionally, he was curious about the influence of the social realm and environment as equally important to an individual’s past. So, where … Read more
This article refers to the Top 10 Greatest Business Disasters. Surprisingly, my first business wasn’t listed – te- he! If you take a peek at the article, many of these disasters are attributed to specific actions taken. So, it makes how many disasters we can avoid. Specifically, can stopping specific behaviours improve leadership skills? … Read more
Long-term insomnia negatively impacts your physical, emotional and psychological well-being. In fact, I am often working to eliminate insomnia, using the specific application of NLP techniques delivered in practical steps. Lack of sleep can create unhappiness, worry and depletes energy and concentration. Similar to depression, insomnia is a behavioural pattern and it can be changed … Read more
All businesses benefit from strong communication skills. Moreover, they need people who believe they can achieve beyond the possible. As a result, if you want to develop new insights into how we communicate, NLP training can serve you well. Moreover, if you want to present your best, NLP training will improve a wide range of … Read more
When I run Emotional intelligence training I use a variety of questionnaires to support people in gaining self-awareness. I thought I’d share this on with you. It’s taken from the book “Self-Scoring Emotional Intelligence Tests” by Mark Daniel. Actually, this test is designed to assess whether your self-image is positive or negative. A Positive Perception … Read more
Even talking about vulnerability can seem a little exposing, even today, some 10 years after the lovely Brené Brown brought it out on the table. Actually, our connection to our strength comes from the ability to accept and acknowledge our vulnerability. Observations From A Reality TV Show I was watching the UK talent show “X … Read more
When I train people to use NLP techniques in coaching, one of the most common questions of new coaches is “how do I maintain my own energy whilst coaching?” Essentially, they’re asking how to avoid getting caught up in a client’s emotions. Actually, we can learn how to use language to dissociate from emotions and … Read more
As a child, I was a huge fan of the original Star Wars trilogy. OK so I had a crush on Harrison Ford, and yet the concept of the movie is incredibly powerful. In fact, it teaches that your feelings are your power. Films Follow The Human Psyche It always amazes me how much the … Read more
Diving Into The Unknown Enjoying or not enjoying your first dive is all in your head. In fact, whenever we dive into the unknown, our self-talk makes or breaks our experiences. That little voice inside our head can determine how we feel and how we react to situations. It Begins With Our Projections Allow me … Read more
The Birth of Behavioural Psychology Did you think Ivan Pavlov’s experiment with some dogs, a steak and an auditory anchor (or tuning fork) was interesting? Indeed, if the answer is yes, you might be curious to learn that another Behavioural Psychologist, B. F. Skinner studied the laws of behaviour using pigeons. In fact, Skinner thought … Read more
