It is only once we have our basic needs met that we can tackle deeper and more complex challenges, which will often mark a turning point in the course of our lives. We spend a lot of time waiting for a change that makes us better: better people, better workers, better students – but in reality, if you don’t take the lead in bringing about change, it won’t happen.
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What is NLP, or neuro-linguistic programming?
In recent years, we have seen a growing interest in personal development and mental health – two closely linked concepts – and to which the traditional social structure we have created has, until now, failed to attach sufficient importance, creating various obstacles to personal growth and even triggering mental health problems resulting from stress, a lack of understanding, the demands of the labour market and other factors that force us to neglect our life goals.
The neuro-linguistic programming It is a discipline which, through communication, analyses, understands and changes people’s most deeply ingrained habits that prevent them from developing in the direction they truly wish to go. NLP focuses on the way in which people process information, perceive the world and communicate with themselves and with others.
Do you know what perceptual filters are? Giving them a 360-degree turn is the key to the whole process
The overarching aim of NLP is to modify perceptual filters, through which, Each individual filters and perceives reality. Perceptual filters are the set of cognitive and sensory processes we use to make sense of our experiences, such as: past experiences, what we have learnt, beliefs, cultural influences, prejudices – everything that distorts reality as it is. NLP techniques readjust these perceptual filters so that we can understand life in a different way, enabling us to be happier.
What are the objectives of NLP techniques?
Now that you know what NLP focuses on, let’s look at the specific goals pursued by people who decide to take up this discipline to enrich their lives.
- Let go of limiting beliefs.
- Changing patterns of thought and behaviour.
- Improving skills communicative.
- Emotional management and developing emotional intelligence.
- Set clear objectives and define the processes for achieving them.
Start working on your personal development with these 10 NLP techniques
Below, we list ten of the most commonly used NLP techniques in therapy. You can start practising many of them on your own. Fancy giving them a go?
- Anchorage: this technique involves linking a stimulus (such as a gesture, a word or an image) to a specific emotional state. It is used to access and trigger a desired emotional state at any time.
- Calibration: involves observing and recognising a person’s non-verbal cues, such as facial expressions, tone of voice and body language, in order to gain insight into their inner states and emotions.
- Reframing: It is a technique that involves changing the interpretation or meaning of an experience, situation or belief. The aim is to find a new perspective that leads to more positive and constructive outcomes.
- Milton Model: is based on the hypnotic language of the therapist Milton Erickson. It involves using vague and ambiguous linguistic patterns to facilitate effective communication and stimulate the recipient’s imagination and creativity.
- Language metamodel: The language metamodel is a technique involving specific questions designed to identify and challenge limiting assumptions and generalisations in a person’s language. It helps to clarify and broaden one’s understanding of a person’s experience and thinking.
- Creative visualisation: it is used to create clear and vivid mental images of the desired goals. It helps to programme the subconscious mind to achieve the desired results.
- Resource anchoring technique: this involves associating a stimulus with a state of positive resources, such as confidence or calm. It is then used to access that state when needed.
- Report: it is a technique that establishes a harmonious and trusting connection with another person. It involves adapting one’s language, tone of voice, posture and breathing pattern to establish rapport and facilitate effective communication.
- Bridge to the Future Technique: it is used to visualise and plan future goals and objectives in a clear and motivating way. It helps to set out a path towards achieving the desired results.
- Temporal reframing technique: this technique is used to change the temporal perspective of an event or experience. It may involve reviewing a past experience from the present-day perspective or visualising a successful future in order to generate motivation and overcome obstacles.
NLP is just one of many disciplines that focus on helping people refocus so that they can achieve their goals, find inner peace and attain overall well-being. If you’re also interested in this field of research, be sure to subscribe to Educa.Pro to keep up to date with all the latest news.
