Watching the heartbreaking footage of the tsunami that devastated entire towns in Japan, I was struck by an interview with a foreigner living some distance from the disaster. Though he wasn’t in immediate danger, he had lost power and transportation. His primary concern? Food. The first thing he said was, “We don’t have any food.” […]
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NLP ApplicationsThe need to “save face” can have serious consequences—one of the most striking examples being the Fukushima nuclear disaster. But what exactly is “face”? It’s easy to assume this is an issue limited to certain cultures, but in reality, we all have a deep desire to be perceived in a certain way. When someone treats
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NLP ApplicationsLast week, I came across an ad for a podcasting course that claimed, “35% of people prefer to absorb information through listening.” It made me wonder—where do marketers get these statistics? Are they using the Miyagi principle? If you’re unfamiliar with it, the idea is: Everything we know was made up at some point by
Hypnosis has long been misunderstood due to misconceptions fueled by stage performances, media portrayals, and myths. Unfortunately, these misunderstandings prevent many people from recognizing hypnosis as one of the most effective tools for personal transformation. Hypnosis is a natural ability that belongs to everyone, and understanding it can help you harness its power instead of
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NLP and NLP HypnosisThink for Yourself Instead of Believing the Hype For years, hypnosis has been misunderstood and misrepresented. When people encounter something unfamiliar, they often respond in one of three ways: It’s easy to be wary of hypnosis when you don’t fully understand it. Some assume it’s nothing more than stage tricks, while others view it as
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NLP and NLP HypnosisDo you truly control your thoughts and actions? The relationship between our conscious and unconscious mind can be compared to an island rising above the ocean. While we recognize the visible land as our conscious awareness, the vast unseen depths represent unconscious processes shaping our behavior and decisions. The term subconscious can be misleading—it’s not
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NLP and NLP HypnosisHow can you tell if someone is in a deep hypnotic trance? Several physical and behavioral changes indicate the onset of trance, commonly referred to as deep trance indicators in NLP. Some of these signs are subtle and require keen observation skills, while others are more noticeable. Not all signs need to be present at
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NLP and NLP HypnosisThe two foundational models in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) are the Meta Model and the Milton Model, also known as NLP Hypnosis. Developed by Richard Bandler and John Grinder, these models approach change from opposite directions but are both designed to facilitate transformation. Different Approaches to Change Milton Erickson’s method focused on uncovering untapped resources and
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NLP and NLP HypnosisNominalizations occur when we take an action (a verb) and turn it into a noun, creating the illusion that it is a fixed, unchanging thing. This shift in language can be misleading because it tricks our minds into seeing processes as static concepts. For example, a decision is the act of deciding, and a relationship
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The Meta Model, The Meta Model DistortionsMind reading is when we assume we know what someone else is thinking or feeling without any real confirmation. This habit often leads to misunderstandings and unnecessary conflict, making it an important area to address in effective communication and problem-solving strategies. The Tendency to Assume Intent At some point, we’ve all assigned meaning to someone’s
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The Meta Model, The Meta Model Distortions