Neuro-Linguistic Programming for Dummies

Change your behavior with neuro-linguistic programming Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is a psychological, practical, results-focused approach to understanding the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behavior, and how they shape the everyday reality that people experience. Neuro-linguistic Programming For Dummies walks you through the fundamentals of NLP, helping you gain insights into how and why you—and others—think, communicate (both verbally and non-verbally), and behave; often the result of early experiences, emotional conditioning, and unconscious beliefs formed over time. Understanding the patterns that you operate daily enables you to consciously do more of what works for you to create the results you want in your life and less of what gets in the way of your success. With this deeper understanding about yourself, your goals become more tailored to who you truly are—and more achievable as a result. By understanding how others operate, you can adjust the way you communicate to create deeper rapport and exercise greater trust, influence, and clarity. Inside: Effective, straightforward strategies to increase self-awareness, build confidence, and become a clearer communicatorTechniques that, when combined with other forms of health- and self-care, can help you find relief from phobias, anxiety, and depressionClear descriptions of the central models and assumptions that underpin NLP Perfect for therapists, business coaches, counselors, and other helping professionals, Neuro-linguistic Programming For Dummies is also a must-read for busy executives, managers, entrepreneurs, and employees doing their best to navigate contemporary life.