Archive for August, 2009

One of the most powerful aspects, for me, of NLP is the underlying principle that we, as individuals, are responsible for our reactions to the behaviour of others. This is a fabulous starting point, as it combines giving us the right and acknowledges the ability to control our own responses with the knowledge and understanding that others cannot control us. Wonderful - we're in charge of ourselves!If only it were truly as easy as that! Some trainers (I hasten to add, not the people who trained me, who were wonderful) use this, and other NLP techniques and tools, as simple quick fixes, but I genuinely don't think life is like that. At times, it can be much harder, much more complex, and that's where reverting to the basic principles, rather than the specific tools, is really helpful.As an example, one of the phrases I hear "misused" too often (once would be too often in my book!) is "I'm sorry you've taken it that way", or variations on the theme. I think it is possible to use this type of phrase in a respectful and useful way, but I hear it more often in a way that is more closely linked ... [more...]

We all may start out with positive intentions when setting ourselves goals, or when tackling something rather challenging for ourselves. How many times have you found yourself saying in your mind, "I don't think this will work", or "I can't do this." Ultimately, you then find that you are unable to do something, or that it didn't work out for one reason or another. This is what is called self fulfilling beliefs. In other words what ever you tell yourself will ultimately be received by your unconscious mind and will ultimately programme your being to accept what you have told it to accept.You can change these self limiting beliefs by telling yourself more positive thoughts. Top class athletes before going into a competition often visualize the race before it happens. They visualise every step of the way how they feel, what is around them, smells, noise what they are doing and even before the race is won, in their vision they have already won the race.Anthony Robbins, Mike Dwyer, Jim Rohn and many more uses such techniques to help you get rid of your negative thoughts and to reprogram yourself into being a different, successful person. It is sometimes called ... [more...]

If you have been trying to lose weight and have not had much success, you might want to consider obtaining help from a professional that has completed hypnotherapy courses that are specifically designed to train them in hypnotherapy weight loss techniques. The reality is that there are thousands of people that have been unsuccessful with losing weight through traditional methods. With the help of someone with the proper hypnotherapy training, however, you can finally shed those extra pounds and lead a happier and healthier life!What is Hypnotherapy?Hypnotherapy is a form of therapy that is conducted with the help of hypnosis, which is a naturally occurring state of mind that everyone has experienced at one time or another. When you watch a television program and "space out" to the point that you are unaware of what others are saying around you, you are in a form of hypnotic trance. By purposely putting the mind in a hypnotic trance and establishing what is referred to as "selective thinking," it is possible to encourage the mind to reject limiting beliefs that stand between you and your weight loss goals.How Does Hypnotherapy Weight Loss Work?When it comes to helping you lose weight with hypnotherapy, ... [more...]

Conversational hypnosisConversational hypnosis is the method of inducing hypnosis in people by means of natural yet directed conversation. It is a great tool to break this barrier the subconscious mind has set up and consists of some simple but very powerful techniques used in normal conversation. This is a special kind of persuasive technique and you can use it to dramatically increase your sales, amongst several other things!HypnosisHypnosis can be used for therapeutic benefits! Hypnosis is often used to boost self confidence. Hypnosis is probably just a little part of the NLP world. Hypnosis should be combined with NLP and Manipulation techniques. Hypnosis is a technique used to influence and induce a person by means of actions, words and visuals to do what he normally would not. For those of you who think hypnosis has anything to do with magic or tricks, the answer is no! For some conversational hypnosis comes naturally (they could be using it unconsciously), for others, it takes much practice and is the art of being able to hypnotize people by conversing with them.PowerWith the power of these techniques you can get more sales, earn more money, get more dates, become charismatic, get more friends, and ... [more...]

While it is true that hypnosis is a very natural and normal state that we experience many times during the day learning how to use hypnosis effectively and intentionally is another thing altogether.Now if you're looking to learn how to hypnotize another person it's probably very wise to get some formal training of one kind or another. If on the other hand you are simply looking to experience hypnosis and various trance states and learning how to use them for your own needs there are a lot of resources that will allow you to download hypnosis information that will help you to achieve your hypnosis goals. There is almost no end to the hypnosis information that you can now download off the Internet. You Tube has literally hundreds of free hypnosis video samples offering everything from hilarious stage hypnosis demonstrations to seminar snippets where you can eavesdrop on actual hypnosis seminars by some of the leading hypnosis practitioners.In addition to these free video hypnosis downloads there are a huge number of sites offering complete video presentations of workshops and seminars covering the gamut of hypnotic subjects from learning how to stop smoking with hypnosis to contacting your angel guides with ... [more...]