NLP Concepts And Methods

Author: Scott White


Neuro Linguistic Programming or NLP is based upon the theory that we
see, feel, and react to the world around us due to our perceptions of the
world. This theory further expounds upon the concept that our
perceptions are molded by our value and belief systems, and our experiences,
and the conclusions we draw from them. The brain is where all of this
gets sorted to form our perceptions, but sometimes the information becomes
jumbled and that then jumbles our perceptions. The brain operates on
several levels, some of which are autonomous functions and some of which
are manual functions.

Neuro Linguistic Programming techniques seek to balance the information
from our value and belief systems and experiences against the reality
of the world around us, not just as we initially perceive that reality
to be. This is useful for changing problematic perceptions that inhibit
a person from seeing their purpose in the world and from finding any
joy from living. Jumbled perceptions can also limit a person from
reaching their goals of success and from forming loving relationships with
others.

Mental disorders and criminal and addictive behaviors are also believed
to be in large part due to jumbled perceptions. NLP methods have been
shown to be helpful for a full range of emotional, social, and
workplace issues.

Another concept of Neuro Linguistic Programming is that we are not one
dimensional beings, but rather that we are three dimensional beings in
which our minds, bodies, and spirits work in conjunction as one, and
because the three have conjoined functioning, the health of one affects
the other two. Discussions about NLP can be hard to follow because of
the scientific and medical terms that are used. This has resulted in a
lot of misconceptions about it and consequently being reported as truths
on the subject.

Using various methods within Neuro Linguistic Programming a person can
learn how to imitate more positive perceptions. As the learning process
continues, imitation becomes habit and then it becomes a routine way
of perceiving the world as well as themself in a more positive light.
With NLP methods a person can learn to focus inward for the positive
energy forces that reside within each of us.

Some methods focus on the sensory aspects of our perceptions. The three
senses most often focused on in NLP training are sight, sound, and
touch. Verbal and nonverbal communications are the focus of other methods.
While still other Neuro Linguistic Programming methods focus in on
conscious and subconscious thought levels. The goal of any method is to
help a person to retrain their thinking, feeling, and responding actions
from negative to positive. The purpose for this is so that people can
live positively and experience positive thoughts from such living.

Further goals of NLP methods are intended to help people to unlock
tools they already posses to look at the challenges of life as life lessons
and not punishments, to realize that they are the actors that generate
the experiences they encounter in life, to achieve greater success and
to build lasting and meaningful relationships.

The full encyclopedia of Neuro Linguistic Programming concepts and
methods fills several volumes, and new volumes are added on a regular basis
as concepts and methods are found to be helpful in other areas.
Whether you have a professional interest in the subject or just a personal
curiosity, it is an intriguing field to say the least. Just reading some
of the plentiful materials on differnt concepts and methods broadens
your mind and hopefully inspires you to be more open to new concepts and
new ways to see and think.

Scott White is a certified personal trainer and nutritionist located in
Scottsdale, Arizona. For more information about nutrition and fitness,
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