Simple deletions occur when key details are left out of a sentence, making the meaning unclear. These deletions often appear in statements using words like it or that, as well as in requests lacking specific descriptors. For example, “Please give me the report”—without additional context, it’s unclear which report is being referred to. Assuming we […]
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Meta Model Deletions, The Meta ModelComparative deletions occur when a comparison is made without specifying what it’s being compared to. These vague comparisons create a sense of judgment or improvement, but the actual standard remains unclear. Accepting such comparisons without questioning them can lead to confusion and self-doubt. Many issues related to self-esteem arise from vague notions that someone is
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Meta Model Deletions, The Meta ModelLy adverbs are words ending in “-ly” that subtly insert judgment into a statement, often without us realizing it. Examples include unfortunately, obviously, clearly, happily, and regrettably. These words can be misleading because they influence how we perceive a statement, making it seem universally true rather than a personal opinion. When someone hears a sentence
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Meta Model Deletions, The Meta ModelThe Meta Model is a framework designed to refine and expand our understanding of the world. It helps identify and modify the unconscious patterns that shape our perceptions and behaviors, allowing us to solve problems more effectively. Many of the challenges we face are not due to a lack of opportunities but rather because our
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The Meta ModelMeta model deletions refer to how we focus on certain aspects of our experiences while filtering out others. While we don’t necessarily remove information entirely, we selectively pay attention to specific details. In Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), this process is called deletion. For example, when you ask a teenager, “How was your day?” and they simply
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The Meta ModelMeta Model generalizations explain how we summarize and categorize our experiences to make sense of the world. These generalizations help us form rules and patterns that guide our behavior. However, they can also create limitations, especially when we treat them as absolute truths without considering exceptions. Why Do We Generalize? Generalizations allow us to learn
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The Meta ModelThe Meta Model distortions can create significant limitations in our thinking and perception of reality. These distortions occur whenever we invent something or believe in something without direct sensory evidence. You might be thinking, “I don’t make things up—I’m a practical person,” but we all do it in subtle ways. Here’s how: Future Planning When
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