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What Is NLP?

NLP is a Practical form of Psychology

NLP stands for Neuro-Linguistic Programming.

The very best definition (IMHO) is from the movie “The Living Matrix” (outstanding movie btw) and it says,
“NLP is a practical form of Psychology
which starts from where you are now
and looks at where you want to be
and uncovers what’s in the way.”
It’s a simplistic & general definition but since NLP is so vast and encompassing I feel this definition is perfectly simple.

Neuro, Linguistic & Programming – Defined.

Neuro: in this context means “Brain” but definitions say, “nerve, nerves, or the nervous system.”
Linguistic: means “of or relating to language or linguistics.” In this context linguistic more specifically means “any form of communication.”
Programming: means “the designing, scheduling, or planning of a program” or “creating a sequence of instructions.”

The Oxford English Dictionary says:

“neurolinguistic programming n. a model of interpersonal communication chiefly concerned with the relationship between successful patterns of behaviour and the subjective experiences (esp. patterns of thought) underlying them; a system of alternative therapy based on this which seeks to educate people in self-awareness and effective communication, and to change their patterns of mental and emotional behaviour.” (i)

So In Conclusion, NLP Is…

“NLP is a communication to and from the brain of an individual which reveals “what is”. Then a trained NLP practitioner can use any of more than 200+ different processes (programs) to evoke the desired result in that individual.”
I’ve personally experienced numerous transformations due to NLP, both in others and in myself… and all by only using some form of communication. Simply astonishing, in my opinion!

Should you want to effect change today; you can contact one of our NLP Professionals today!

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9 Responses to “What Is NLP?”

Marci Jackson says:

May 21, 2010 at 10:10 pm

You explained and broke down what NLP is very nicely! I love the definition you posted and am going to write that down! I enjoyed this article!
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Beverly says:

May 24, 2010 at 2:32 pm

Robert,
this is one of the best definitions of NLP i have ever heard, thank you for posting it here. NLP as a field is so broad and deep that it is simpler and easier to APPLY NLP than it is to describe it! What i love about NLP is that most thinking people are really already “doing” NLP without realizing it. Once they learn how to consciously use language and thinking to achieve what they want, those skills become a natural part of their success and wellbeing.
Love what you are doing on your site, thank you.
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Robert Bury says:

June 14, 2010 at 12:56 pm

@Beverly – Thank you Bev! That’s a huge compliment coming from the NLP Master herself! The extremely quick, effective & lasting changes I’ve seen you administer to people – is nothing short of amazing. You make it look so effortless yet demonstrate how incredibly powerful NLP truly is… THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!!
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Robert Bury says:

June 14, 2010 at 12:57 pm

@Marci Jackson – Thank you Marci, I’m so glad you liked it! Thanks for the comment. YOU ROCK!
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self improvement tips says:

June 16, 2010 at 12:29 pm

We are all looking for advice and information to lead us to self improvement and a life of health, wealth and happiness.
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Robert Bury says:

August 6, 2010 at 3:28 pm

@self improvement tips –
Aren’t we all? j.k.
Well you’ve come to the right place.
Are you in the Portland/Vancouver area?
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Jack says:

May 15, 2011 at 5:28 am

I wonder if NLP is useful for weight loss ? Anyone can tell me about it ?
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Robert Bury says:

May 17, 2011 at 5:11 am

@Jack –
NLP can be extremely useful for weight loss. A quick search on Google for nlp weight loss reveals some of the many things an NLP practitioner can use to help someone change the core behaviors that resulted in the weight gain in the first place PLUS discovering what will ultimately work best for weight loss for that specific individual… because we’re all at least a little different, aren’t we? I think the reason NLP is so successful with creating change in a person is because the processes are specifically unique to each individual and quickly get to the core issues in a very comfortable manor. If you’d like to see how NLP can help you with weight loss, simply see our NLP & Hypnosis Professionals – they all are extremely effective with NLP and can use NLP specifically for weight loss.
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Robert Bury says:

May 17, 2011 at 5:46 am

@Jack –
Here’s some more good information about NLP & Weight Loss
ref.: http://www.buzzle.com/articles.....h-nlp.html

Weight Loss with NLP
How to loose weight with NLP techniques.
NLP can be useful for people struggling to lose weight. In fact, wanting to lose weight is a fairly common reason for why people seek NLP, Herts. Whilst NLP is by no means a magic diet pill, it can be very useful in addressing the issues associated with over-eating such as confidence, self-esteem, motivation and negative coping strategies. This article discusses seven NLP tools, which can help you in being slim and healthy.

1. NLP Communication Model – This model underlies any change work in NLP and a good therapist will explain this model to you. It is very important as it tells us how people use language in specific patterns, during thinking. Depending on the nature of the way you talk to yourself when thinking, you could be undermining the efforts you make to eat healthily and be slim. The NLP communication model can help you to begin to be much more aware of the language you use during thinking, in order that you can develop positive thinking habits. Since how you think has a massive effect on how you feel, it also effects how you behave. Change your thinking patterns and you will get different behavioural results. In the case of weight loss, this can be a change in your eating or exercise habits.

2. NLP Presuppositions – These are a set of convenient beliefs which if you subscribe to them, can lead to you feeling much more empowered. For example, one of the presuppositions is that all behaviour has a positive intention. This does not mean that everything a person does it morally good or good for society. It means that each person, only always carry out behaviours that are positive for them in some way, i.e. meet some higher human need. So, if you feel frustrated at yourself for overeating when you feel you really shouldn’t, its time to begin to think about what needs you meet through food. Only, then can you acknowledge that you have been doing the best with the resources available to you at the time and begin to plan how to meet the need met by food in a more positive way.

3. NLP Frame – Cause is greater then effect. NLP frames are frames of reference that guide the individual towards taking responsibility for themselves, how they feel and what happens in their lives. During NLP therapy you will be encouraged to BE at CAUSE. This means that things happen in your life because of you, not too you. NLP does not claim this to always be the case, it asks you to try to live your life guided by the frames. Being at cause means you get the credit for all the great things you achieve, of course, it also means that you have to take responsibility for outcomes that your not so proud of. How does this relate to dieting? Well as a person who used to smoke and who tried to stop for several years before I was successful, I know that I felt much more comfortable about lighting up, if I had a reason (excuse). So, it was the fault of my stressful day, argument with boyfriend, because I’d had a glass of wine, because I needed to relax and not because I was choosing to smoke over other behavioural options. This can be the case, with bingeing or snacking. Once you begin to stop kidding yourself during thinking and actually begin to stop and say, actually I don’t have to eat this, I can act in a different way, I take responsibility, you have taken a big step towards the slimmer you.

4. NLP Formal Change Techniques – There are several formal change techniques, which are useful for helping with weight-loss. The most appropriate technique will depend on your unique problem. Here are a few: 1) The Swish Technique can be used if you wish to replace a highly contextualised problem behaviour with a more positive behaviour. It works to eliminate behaviours that occur in specific situations after specific triggers. 2) Parts Integration is very useful at uncovering the positive intention of your unhelpful eating habits and dealing with incongruent behaviour and feelings. If you’ve had the experience of thinking ‘how have I just eaten that, I’ve been doing so well’, this technique could help you! 3) Like To Dislike – This technique is based on information about how we code memories in our brain. We tend to code things we like in a different way to things we don’t like. So, if you have a particularly problematic food type, its possible to change the memory of the problematic food type into the memory of a food you can’t stand. This technique works really well if you have a food that you really hate! 4) Hypnosis with positive suggestion – many NLP therapists will have studied hypnotic techniques based on the Ericksonian model, during NLP training and will utilise these techniques during therapy sessions.

5. Getting Leverage – NLP therapists are skilled at getting leverage. This basically means helping the client to recognise and experience the impact of the problem behaviour, such as overeating, on themselves and those around them. It will help you find your motivation and will identify those who are not motivated.

6. Setting well formed goals. NLP takes goals setting seriously and has developed criteria for goal setting that results in the goals being much more achievable and likely to be reached. Your therapist can support you in working towards your weight loss goals.

7. Developing positive coping strategies. Acknowledge that your problematic eating has served a purpose in the past, in that it has likely been a method for coping. Now you want to develop positive coping strategies that serve you in the present and future. When would now be the right time to be good to yourself?

These are just a few of the ways that NLP can help you develop new options in thinking and behaviour. I have found these techniques effective during NLP, Herts at my NLP practice, Herts, when supporting clients in losing weight.

ref.: http://www.buzzle.com/articles.....h-nlp.html
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