February 2025

NLP strategies refer to the mental sequences we use to shape our experiences and achieve specific outcomes. These sequences involve different sensory modalities—images, sounds, sensations, internal dialogue, tastes, and smells. They influence how we remember, learn, make decisions, solve problems, and stay motivated. Simple Strategies In many cases, we rely on a limited set of

NLP Modeling is a method for replicating excellence by analyzing and internalizing the beliefs, physiology, and cognitive strategies that contribute to a particular skill or behavior. By studying how someone achieves a desired outcome, we can systematically decode and reproduce their success. Understanding NLP Modeling The foundation of NLP Modeling lies in identifying the underlying

The phrase “the map is not the territory” highlights a fundamental truth: our perception of the world is not the same as reality itself. Rather than reacting to reality directly, we respond to our internalized interpretations—our mental maps. However, these interpretations may or may not accurately reflect the actual world. Expanding Choices Since no map

The learning process follows a progression that takes us from being completely unaware of our lack of knowledge to effortlessly applying a skill. For example, as young children, we may not recognize that the symbols on a page form words that tell a story. However, as proficient readers, we process text automatically, without conscious effort.

While browsing the Skeptics Dictionary website last night (an aptly named resource), I came across their perspective on NLP and hypnosis. Their stance? Hypnosis, they claim, cannot be scientifically tested because it is influenced by belief, expectations, suggestibility, and the placebo effect. But isn’t that the very nature of hypnosis? It operates within the framework

Presuppositions are the foundational beliefs that underpin a system. In the context of NLP, these presuppositions have shaped its development and continue to guide its practice. They are not necessarily absolute truths, but they yield effective outcomes. Beliefs often become self-fulfilling—if we assume someone dislikes us, our defensive behavior may confirm that perception. Similarly, if

In the 1970s, Richard Bandler and John Grinder developed Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) as a way to understand the effectiveness of renowned communicators. Their focus was on what made individuals like Fritz Perls and Virginia Satir so impactful, despite their differing approaches. Later, they expanded their research to include hypnotherapist Milton Erickson, refining the NLP model

Submodalities refer to the fine distinctions within each representational system—our sensory-based way of experiencing the world. They influence how we recall what we’ve seen, heard, felt, smelled, and tasted, whether in real life or through imagination. For example, a bright, vivid image tends to leave a stronger impression than a dull, faded one. These elements

What is Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)? The term Neuro-Linguistic Programming itself provides insight into its meaning: The Core Concept of NLP At its essence, NLP is a communication model—both internally and externally. It explores how we send, receive, and process messages, whether verbal or nonverbal. The way we interpret information influences our emotional states, which in