NLPer Sue Knight has published the third edition of her book NLP at Work. So what is new about this edition?
Sue has been modelling Frank Farrelly, creator of Provocative Therapy, for several years. She now feels comfortable in presenting the way she and Frank work with Provocative Therapy and humour. She wants the book to help ensure Provocative Therapy gets the recognition it deserves.
Sue also believes David Grove (who sadly died suddenly in January 2008) deserves to be known the world over for his work with Clean Language and Metaphor.
Sue has introduced the work of Frank and David in the third edition of her book and, in particular, she seeks to demonstrate how their work can be incorporated into the way we all negotiate our way through the winding pathways of life.
Sue has also added a chapter about the impact of how we represent time and how we can use that representation to enrich our experience in the present.
Most importantly Sue wants to tell us how she now views the topics covered in the first two editions with the benefit of age, faith and experience. Sue says “I have appreciated applications and nuances that were limited by my immaturity when I wrote that first draft all those years ago.”
In her comments about the new edition Sue acknowledges the changes in the world and increased alarm for the future of the planet and reflects on the only certainties in the world - uncertainty and mortality. Sue believes NLP has given her a means to live with both. Sue says “If I were to prioritise the learning that I encourage in my students, it is the ability to embrace a state of unknowing, to live in the present and to open themselves with every pore of their body to feedback.”
Friday 9 October 2009
Monday 5 October 2009
NLP - Word Games (1)
Words
Have you ever noticed that there are certain words that always make you feel good? Maybe you can think of such a word right now. I wonder if you hear yourself saying that word more often on a day when things are going well for you. Or have you felt really good just because somebody else has used this word in a conversation?
There are all kinds of words that make me feel good. Some are just names of places, countries I've visited, landscapes I've seen where I've been transformed into an amazing state of happiness and wellbeing. Then there are words about actions, ways of doing something or just descriptive words that resonate. Some of my favourite words are "laughing", "exhileration", "freedom" and "bliss". I have a friend who really likes the word "guacamole".
A Game You Can Play with a Word
Well here's a game you can play, but only play this game if you want to feel good more often. You might want to follow the procedure very carfefully so you complete the whole game and get the really good feelings or you might like to explore the different ways you can play it to get the best results.
The rules of the basic game are very simple.
All you have to do is pick one word at the start of the day, the kind of word that always creates extremely good feelings in you. If you want to make sure you have chosen the right kind of word, just say the word to yourself a few times and notice what kind of feelings it creates. This isn't the same as affirmations, so I don't want you to pick a phrase or a sentence. Just pick one word.
Then, during the course of the day, see how many times you can deliberately, introduce the word into conversations. Use the chosen word at least ten times in the day to get the best kind of results.
And I wonder what you notice about how good you feel at the end of the day just by letting the sound of this word do its magic at a deep and unconscious level.
Ways to Win
One tip on getting the most out of this game is to remember "it's just a game". I have met some people who read a lot of great self help books. They practise exercises and techniques very seriously. Their brow furrows, they screw up their face in concentration, like they are constipated. I guess some people enjoy trying very hard to do things, to squeeze out a positive result. However I have a hunch the best way to practise any kind of self help technique is to adopt the right attidude, the kind of attitude you have when you're just playing. So things flow easily and automatically as you have fun.
Do you remember playing games as a child? I am reminded of being at school. I am there in my imagination right now, sitting in class listening to my favourite teacher. She always seems to invent great games to play. It is much more fun than doing lessons. Then, as time passes, I find I have learnt so much from these games and the learnings have just integrated into my life without any effort at all. And the more fun the game, the more I learn.
Some very inspiring people seem to take this playful attitude into adult life and achieve incredible results. I guess Einstein and Newton spent a lot of time playing.
You could decide to play this game every day. Some people might say why run before you can walk. Then again most of us were taught to walk a long time ago. So why just walk when you can run? The great thing about playing as an adult is nobody is going to tell you to stop running in the corridor are they.
Have fun.
Author - Andy Lucas, Spring to Mind NLP Brighton
Have you ever noticed that there are certain words that always make you feel good? Maybe you can think of such a word right now. I wonder if you hear yourself saying that word more often on a day when things are going well for you. Or have you felt really good just because somebody else has used this word in a conversation?
There are all kinds of words that make me feel good. Some are just names of places, countries I've visited, landscapes I've seen where I've been transformed into an amazing state of happiness and wellbeing. Then there are words about actions, ways of doing something or just descriptive words that resonate. Some of my favourite words are "laughing", "exhileration", "freedom" and "bliss". I have a friend who really likes the word "guacamole".
A Game You Can Play with a Word
Well here's a game you can play, but only play this game if you want to feel good more often. You might want to follow the procedure very carfefully so you complete the whole game and get the really good feelings or you might like to explore the different ways you can play it to get the best results.
The rules of the basic game are very simple.
All you have to do is pick one word at the start of the day, the kind of word that always creates extremely good feelings in you. If you want to make sure you have chosen the right kind of word, just say the word to yourself a few times and notice what kind of feelings it creates. This isn't the same as affirmations, so I don't want you to pick a phrase or a sentence. Just pick one word.
Then, during the course of the day, see how many times you can deliberately, introduce the word into conversations. Use the chosen word at least ten times in the day to get the best kind of results.
And I wonder what you notice about how good you feel at the end of the day just by letting the sound of this word do its magic at a deep and unconscious level.
Ways to Win
One tip on getting the most out of this game is to remember "it's just a game". I have met some people who read a lot of great self help books. They practise exercises and techniques very seriously. Their brow furrows, they screw up their face in concentration, like they are constipated. I guess some people enjoy trying very hard to do things, to squeeze out a positive result. However I have a hunch the best way to practise any kind of self help technique is to adopt the right attidude, the kind of attitude you have when you're just playing. So things flow easily and automatically as you have fun.
Do you remember playing games as a child? I am reminded of being at school. I am there in my imagination right now, sitting in class listening to my favourite teacher. She always seems to invent great games to play. It is much more fun than doing lessons. Then, as time passes, I find I have learnt so much from these games and the learnings have just integrated into my life without any effort at all. And the more fun the game, the more I learn.
Some very inspiring people seem to take this playful attitude into adult life and achieve incredible results. I guess Einstein and Newton spent a lot of time playing.
You could decide to play this game every day. Some people might say why run before you can walk. Then again most of us were taught to walk a long time ago. So why just walk when you can run? The great thing about playing as an adult is nobody is going to tell you to stop running in the corridor are they.
Have fun.
Author - Andy Lucas, Spring to Mind NLP Brighton
Thursday 1 October 2009
My New Office in Brighton and Hove
Just a quick announcement:
I have now secured new premises in Brighton and Hove. This is great news if you live in the Brighton area and would like NLP and hypnotherapy for stopping smoking, weight control, exam nerves, public speaking, confidence, tackling anxiety, managing stress, pain control or just for some coaching to make your life even better.
The address is:
Unit 21, 98 Goldstone Villas, Hove BN3 3RU
I have now secured new premises in Brighton and Hove. This is great news if you live in the Brighton area and would like NLP and hypnotherapy for stopping smoking, weight control, exam nerves, public speaking, confidence, tackling anxiety, managing stress, pain control or just for some coaching to make your life even better.
The address is:
Unit 21, 98 Goldstone Villas, Hove BN3 3RU
The therapy room, based in premises in Goldstone Villas, Hove is easily accessible by bus, train or car.
- Immediately outside Hove railway station.
- Regular number 7 buses stop outside the office.
- Parking available in the station car park.
If you arrive early for your appointment there is a very pleasant pub nextdoor called The Station, which serves food and hot drinks.
Clinic Hours
Monday to Friday -10am to 7pm subject to availability
Author: Andy Lucas, Spring to Mind Advanced NLP Therapeutic Specialist, Brighton & Hove
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