Turn thoughts into positive action with neuro-linguistic programming
Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) has taken the psychology world by storm. So much more than just another quick-fix or a run-of-the-mill self-help technique, NLP shows real people how to evaluate the ways in which they think, strategise, manage their emotional state and view the world. This then enables them to positively change the way they set and achieve goals, build relationships with others, communicate and enhance their overall life skills. Sounds great, right? But where do you begin? Thankfully, that’s where this friendly and accessible guide comes in!
Free of intimidating jargon and packed with lots of easy-to-follow guidance which you can put in to use straight away, Neuro-linguistic Programming For Dummies provides the essential building blocks of NLP and shows you how to get to grips with this powerful self-help technique. Highlighting key NLP topics, it helps you recognize and leverage your psychological perspective in a positive fashion to build self-confidence, communicate effectively and make life-changing decisions with confidence and ease.
* Includes updated information on the latest advances in neuroscience
* Covers mindfulness coaching, social media and NLP in the digital world
* Helps you understand the power of communication
* Shows you how to make change easier
If you’re new to this widely known and heralded personal growth technique–either as a practitioner or homegrown student–Neuro-linguistic Programming For Dummies covers everything you need to benefit from all it has to offer.
Tabela de Conteúdo
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with NLP 7
Chapter 1: Getting to Know NLP 9
Chapter 2: Identifying Some Basic NLP Assumptions19
Chapter 3: Discovering Who’s Directing Your Life 37
Chapter 4: Taking Charge of Your Life 59
Part II: Winning Friends and Influencing People 77
Chapter 5: Seeing, Hearing and Feeling Your Way to Better Communication79
Chapter 6: Creating Rapport 97
Chapter 7: Understanding to Be Understood: Meta Programs 119
Chapter 8: Pushing the Communication Buttons 141
Part III: Opening the Toolkit 157
Chapter 9: Dropping Anchors 159
Chapter 10: Sliding the Controls of Your Experience175
Chapter 11: Working with the Logical Levels191
Chapter 12: Driving Habits: Uncovering Your Secret Programs 207
Chapter 13: Travelling in Time to Improve Your Life225
Chapter 14: Ensuring Smooth Running Below Decks 241
Part IV: Using Words to Entrance 253
Chapter 15: Getting to the Heart of the Matter: The Meta Model 255
Chapter 16: Unleashing the Power of Hypnosis269
Chapter 17: Telling Tales to Reach the Unconscious:
Stories, Fables and Metaphors 283
Chapter 18: Asking the Right Questions299
Part V: Integrating Your Learning 315
Chapter 19: Dipping into Modelling317
Chapter 20: Making Change Easier 335
Part VI: The Part of Tens 357
Chapter 21: Ten Applications of NLP 359
Chapter 22: Ten Books to Add to Your Library371
Chapter 23: Ten Films That Include NLP Processes 375
Part VII: Appendixes 385
Appendix A: Resource List387
Appendix B: Rapport Building 389
Appendix C: The Well-Formed Outcome Checklist391
Appendix D: Submodalities Worksheet 393
Index 395
Sobre o autor
Nancy C. Muir is the owner of a writing and consulting company that specializes in business and technology topics. She has authored more than 100 books, including Laptops For Seniors For Dummies and i Phone For Seniors For Dummies. Nancy holds a certificate in Distance Learning Design and has taught Internet safety and technical writing at the college level.