The first thing to understand is that NLP is about four things, known as the pillars of NLP. These four chunks of the subject are explained in the following sections.
1-Rapport: How you build a relationship with others and with yourself is probably the most important gift that NLP gives most readers. Given the pace at which most of us live and work, one big lesson in rapport is how you can say ‘no’ to all the requests for your time and still retain friendships or professional relationships.
2-Sensory awareness: Have you noticed how when you walk in someone else’s home the colours, sounds, and smells are subtly different to yours ? Or that colleague looks worried when they talk about their job. Maybe you notice the colour of a night sky or the fresh green leaves as spring unfolds.Like the famous detective Sherlock Holmes you will begin to notice how your world is so much richer when you pay attention with all the senses you have.
3-Outcome thinking: What this means is beginning to think about what it is you want rather than getting stuck in a negative problem mode. The principles of an outcome approach can help you make the best decisions and choices – whether it’s about what you’re going to do at the weekend, running an important project, or finding out the true purpose of your life.
4-Behavioural flexibility: This means how to do something different when what you are currently doing is not working.
Being flexible is key to practising NLP.
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