How I use NLP as a Mother
What is NLP, you ask?
Simply put, Neuro-Linguistic Programming a set of guiding success principles that relates thoughts, language, and patterns of behavior to change the way you approach your life.
When I enrolled in my certification program in the spring of 2019, it was a no brainer. I wanted more effective tools to support my growing clientele, but more importantly, I wanted new skills to support myself in my personal development journey and conscious parenting efforts.
If I was going to become a generational change maker, it wasn’t going to be by accident.
So I embarked. I studied from a coaching lens and quickly realized how adaptable this communication model was, especially in terms of language with loved ones.
Here I will cover 2 directives of the subconscious mind that will serve you in practicing more productive communication skills in your everyday life.
Let’s start with this example. When you hear “don’t think of a blue tree.” …
You likely pulled up a blue tree in your mind.
This is because the subconscious mind communicates in imagery, so you had to pull up the visual in order to delete it to create something new. That is the natural process of how we process information.
It’s the same idea when telling your kids, “don’t spill the milk.”… and they spill the milk because that is what their subconscious mind naturally picked up on.
Instead you can use my “Speak it How you Want it” model to support your people and yourself with more ease.
In these 2 examples, this would look something more along the lines of “Think of a green tree” or “Keep your cup upright.”
You can see how the positive psychology is being used to imply the resolution here, can’t you?
2 prime directives of the subconscious mind that we are seeing in these examples are:
It does not process negatives
It is symbolic
A couple of good things to know during any phase of your of your kiddo’s life, huh?
So they next time you catch yourself saying “don’t spill that! or don’t trip!” Remember to Speak it How you Want it, instead!
I hope this simple conscious communication tip empowers your home with even more success, harmony and peace.
The next life changing phrase to learn is… “Yes, and…” Hollar at me when you’re ready for more!
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